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In this intimate and powerful episode of RT Sidebar, Mindy Conklin sits down with Elthea Notah for a deeply personal conversation about the realities facing Native American hospitals. Speaking both as a respiratory therapist and as a daughter, Elthea shares firsthand insight into the systemic challenges, resource limitations, and emotional toll experienced by patients, families, and clinicians serving Indigenous communities.

This episode moves beyond statistics, offering a human perspective on access to care, resilience, and the dedication of healthcare professionals working in often overlooked settings. It is a thoughtful and honest dialogue that invites listeners to reflect, learn, and better understand the lived experiences behind the care provided in Native American healthcare systems.

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As the year comes to a close, RT Sidebar pauses to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate the people who make this community so special. This Holiday Edition is about gratitude—for the respiratory therapists who show up every shift, the guests who shared their stories, and the listeners who continue to support and inspire us.

This season reminds us that respiratory care is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in compassion, resilience, and service. Whether you’re at the bedside, teaching the next generation, or taking a well-earned moment to rest, we see you and appreciate you.

From our RT Sidebar family to yours, we wish you peace, rest, and connection this holiday season. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Stay Tuned for an exciting start to season 4: @AltheaNotah and Season 1 winner of “The Shift” @Sarah Sitar will kick off the year!

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Nicola just completed an outstanding respiratory therapy residency program in Houston, Texas. As a brand-new RT, she’s thriving—earning specialty credentials and building confidence thanks to phenomenal support throughout her training. In this episode, @Mindy Conklin and @MatthewPavlichko dive into her inspiring journey, how the residency shaped her skills, and what it takes to succeed as a new therapist in today’s healthcare environment.

Special shout-out to Nicola’s mom for being her biggest cheerleader along the way!

Tune in to hear Nicola’s story and learn why structured residency programs can make all the difference for respiratory therapists starting their careers.

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