The last week of October marks Respiratory Therapists Week and Shared Health is recognizing the vital role respiratory therapists (RTs) play in keeping patients breathing, literally.

Respiratory therapists are highly skilled health professionals trained to evaluate, treat and maintain cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) function across all age groups, from newborns to seniors. Their work can shift in an instant from calm outpatient consultations to life-or-death emergencies, a reality reflected in the daily routine of Hailey Luff.

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“When I arrive to work the first thing I do is let our emergency department know I am on for the shift and the words I’m often met with is ‘we’re so happy you’re here,’” Luff explained, a respiratory therapist with the Interlake-Eastern Regiona

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