February 2012 - Posts

At-Will Employment: It's Just Wrong
February 27, 2012 1:26 PM by Jimmy Thacker

A great article written for the recent AARC Times by legal expert Anthony L. DeWitt, JD, RRT, FAARC, explored the reasons your boss may fire you and examples of when he or she cannot. In it, Mr. DeWitt explains that no one can legally fire you for your Read More...

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7 Critical Characteristics for Respiratory Care Leaders
February 20, 2012 9:38 AM by Jimmy Thacker

The best axiom I have ever heard is "If you want to be a leader, act like one." There are plenty of leaders in the world. Some are formal leaders of big corporations, but many are informal leaders. These folks are the "go-to" people we all know. They Read More...

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This Political Season: Educate Yourself and Vote
February 13, 2012 10:40 AM by Jimmy Thacker

Well, the political system is in full swing. Candidates are going around the country telling us why they should be the next person elected. It will pick up even more later in the year, when we will hear not only from presidential candidates, but prospective Read More...

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An Aspirin a Day May Not Keep the Doctor Away
February 6, 2012 12:10 PM by Jimmy Thacker

"Taking a regular dose of aspirin is more likely to harm than benefit healthy people with no history of cardiovascular diseases." 1 While there is no question that aspirin is good for those with a cardiac history, it may not be good for those without Read More...

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