In My Opinion : June 2011

Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Not Enough to Stop Smokers June 27, 2011 9:22 AM by Jimmy Thacker: The FDA on Tuesday unveiled nine graphic health warning labels that will have to appear in cigarette ads and on the top half of packs by fall of 2012. The American Lung Association is pleased and hopes the labels will reinforce the message about the dangers Read More...
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Help Next Generation of RTs Find Jobs June 20, 2011 8:20 AM by Jimmy Thacker: Well, it's that time of year. Congratulations to all the 2011 graduates of every school, and good luck with your future. Which brings me to the point of this week's blog:We need to help our young therapists find jobs. Several times on this blog, people Read More...
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Dr. Jack Kevorkian's Legacy June 13, 2011 8:56 AM by Jimmy Thacker: Dr. Jack Kevorkian felt that assisted suicide with the help of a medical professional is a civil right. He liked to think of his work related to works of other notable characters in history, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. "Dr. Death," Read More...
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Put Human Touch Back Into Health Care June 13, 2011 5:34 AM by Jimmy Thacker: One of the mysteries in my life is the internet. Not being a computer guy, at least in terms of fixing them, it has always baffled me how it works. Being on the computer as much as I am, between talking with you, school, work, etc., probably indicates Read More...
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