The FACES Foundation

Did you know?

The National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award is the **only nationally recognized advocacy award dedicated to honoring Registered Respiratory Therapists** for exceptional patient advocacy.

This award recognizes RTs who consistently go above and beyond—building trust with patients, supporting families, and improving lives through compassionate care.

Help recognize someone making a difference every day.

Nominate an outstanding RRT today:
https://www.thefacesfoundation.org/nationalaward

🌟 Welcome, St. Dominic Hospital, to the FACES Hospital Partner Program! 🌟

We are excited to welcome St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, to our growing network of hospital partners dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases.

For more than 80 years, St. Dominic Hospital has served Central Mississippi with compassionate, patient-centered care. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, they offer advanced services including heart and vascular care, cancer care, neuroscience, women's health, emergency medicine, and comprehensive community wellness programs—all while caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

Thank you, St. Dominic Hospital, for partnering with FACES to support patients and families affected by chronic respiratory illness. We look forward to making a difference together!

🏆 **Nominations are now open for the National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award!**

Every day, Registered Respiratory Therapists make a lasting difference—not just through their clinical expertise, but through their compassion, advocacy, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

The National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award, a collaboration between the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and The FACES Foundation®, recognizes those exceptional RRTs who go above and beyond to ensure every patient feels seen, heard, and supported.

Do you know an outstanding respiratory therapist who deserves national recognition?

💙 Submit your nomination today: https://bit.ly/4wtQvM1

🗓️ Nominations close **July 31**.

Did you know wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles from the nearest fire?

Even if you don't see flames nearby, smoke particles can affect air quality and make it harder to breathe—especially for people living with asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or other respiratory conditions.

Before spending time outdoors:
🌬️ Check your local Air Quality Index (AQI)
🏃 Limit strenuous outdoor activity when air quality is poor
🏠 Stay indoors and keep indoor air as clean as possible
💙 Follow your healthcare provider's recommendations if you have a chronic lung condition

The EPA's AirNow Fire & Smoke Map makes it easy to check current conditions and receive guidance based on your local air quality.