Asian Institute of Respirology Earned Top Recognition for Excellence in Respiratory Care

The Asian Institute of Respirology (AIR) achieved another significant milestone after it was recognized as the Model Respiratory Therapy Department – Level 3 (Private Hospital, NCR) during the prestigious Ginintuang Puso't Baga (Golden Heart and Lung) Awards of the Association of Respiratory Care Practitioners of the Philippines. The award recognized AIR's outstanding performance and excellence in respiratory therapy services, affirming its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care.

The recognition reflected the institute's unwavering dedication to evidence-based practice, improved patient outcomes, and expanded access to comprehensive cardiorespiratory services. It also acknowledged AIR's continued efforts to promote lung health through community education and outreach initiatives, including the Ate Rose Community Caravans, which provided health education, early screening, and preventive care to underserved communities.

This achievement was made possible through the collective dedication of AIR's respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and support staff. Their teamwork, expertise, and unwavering commitment enabled the institute to consistently uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

The recognition further strengthened AIR's mission of advancing respiratory healthcare, inspiring excellence among healthcare professionals, and improving the lives of patients through exceptional respiratory services. It also reaffirmed the institute's role as one of the country's leading centers for respiratory care, innovation, and community health advocacy.