Mississippi Society for Respiratory Care
Good evening,
On behalf of the Mississippi Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC) Board of Directors, we are excited to announce that our 2026 MSRC State Meeting will be held on March 5–6, 2026 at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center & Resort at 1500 Raymond Lake Rd., Raymond, MS 36154.
This event will be an incredible opportunity for education, networking, and growth for students, clinicians, leaders, and vendors across Mississippi.
Attendees
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Attendees must complete and submit the seminar survey to receive a certificate for up to 9 contact hours (hours awarded based on sessions attended).
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Day 1: 6 CEUs
- Day 2: 3 CEUs
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An application has been submitted to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for continuing education contact hours.
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Please click here to register so we can accommodate for food
https://msrcweb.regfox.com/2026-ms-society-for-respiratory-care-state-meetingmagnolia-sputum-bowl
Vendors
Added opportunity: A Product Showcase
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During Lunch is a scheduled, informal educational session where vendors can present their products or solutions to clinical and operational stakeholders during the lunch hour.
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The purpose of the showcase is to provide high‑level product awareness, demonstrate clinical value, and answer questions in a non‑promotional, collaborative setting while attendees enjoy a provided lunch.
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Register early: https://msrcweb.regfox.com/2026-vendors-msrc-state-meeting-magnolia-sputum-bowl
Students
Magnolia Student-Director Speed Recruiting opportunity
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A fast‑paced networking experience that pairs students with directors for brief, focused conversations designed to spark recruiting connections and career opportunities.
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Directors Register here: https://forms.gle/HtxCvwMuV5QHLsWY9
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Limited space available
Magnolia Sputum Bowl
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The Magnolia Sputum Bowl will take place alongside the program, with finals held in the General Session Auditorium.
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Prelim will be held March 5th, 2026 during the morning session
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Finals will be held March 5th, 2026 at @6 PM
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To register your class please email magnoliasputumbowl@gmail.com
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Winners get to participate in the AARC Congress
Hotel To book a room:
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Call 601-857-7100 (Front desk number). They will ask for:
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First and last name
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Number of occupants per room
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Phone number
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Email address
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Credit card to hold the reservation
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Or visit the website - and submit an inquiry, and we will contact them
( https://eagleridge.hindscc.edu/event-planning/accommodations)
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Standard rooms: $99
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40 Standard Guest Rooms with two double beds
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We are a non-smoking facility. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available for guests to use during their stay. There will be a $200.00 fine charged to your credit card if the non-smoking policy is violated.
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We enforce a strict “No Pet Policy”, except if a guest requires the assistance of a service dog.
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Identify if ADA accessible room is needed
Hotel amenities
18-Hole Golf Course
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Please see below: https://eagleridge.hindscc.edu/eagle-ridge-golf-course
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Pro Shop - 601-857-5993
Fishing
- Fishing lake available to guests
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Bring your own fishing tackle
Jackie Odom
MSRC Board Member and Program Chair
228-324-3465
The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) is an interstate occupational licensure compact for respiratory therapists. There are approximately 130,000 licensed respiratory therapists in the United States. Licensees currently face significant barriers to providing services across state borders, even when they meet the qualifications to practice in another state. The Respiratory Care Interstate Compact will facilitate multistate practice by reducing unnecessary licensure burdens and improve public safety by enhancing state information sharing.
Mississippi RT Car Tag Update
We’re excited to share that we’ve reached our goal of 300 tag applications. To mark this milestone, we held a drawing among the first 300 participants for a $300 cash award. Congratulations to Lainey Hong, who was selected as our prize recipient! Thank you to everyone who took the time to purchase a tag and spread the word! Your involvement made this achievement possible, and we genuinely appreciate your support.
Next Steps: We will be submitting the tag applications to the Mississippi Department of Revenue this month. After submission, it typically takes approximately 2–3 months for the new specialty plate to be configured and moved into production. Afterwards, we will be notified when the tags are available for the public. We will continue to provide updates on our social media channels and on our website as the process moves forward.
Itawamba Community College’s Respiratory Care Technology Program in Tupelo earned one of the highest honors in its field.
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