This week the final four teams of the 2008 2k Sports Classic face off in Madison Square Garden, November 20 & 21. The event raises money for Coaches Vs. Cancer, the National Association of Basketball Coaches and American Cancer Society's program which unites coaches, athletes, and fans in the fight against cancer. The event has raised over $4 million for cancer research.

The Great American Smokeout is coming up November 20th. Originating in 1971, the Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November. The event challenges people to quit using tobacco products for one day and encourages non-smokers to give their support to friends and family members to help them kick the habit for good. The American Cancer Society is providing free resources to help smokers quit. For information on how you can get involved, contact your local health department or the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345.

Our Chief Nursing Officer has some wonderful tips to share about colds. Adults will get 2-5 colds per year and children will have between 4 and 10. If you do get a cold you are most likely to share it with another person in the first couple of days. The best cold preventatives are hand washing, using alcohol-based sanitizer, and coughing into your elbow instead of your hand. The best cold remedies are rest, fluids (not caffeine), OTC medicine to relieve the symptoms, and fruits and vegetables.

Great skiing weather is almost here, and what better way to enjoy it than staying free in an area known for its slopes? We have great jobs in Colorado and Utah for Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery, Pediatric ICU, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and others. These fun areas are sure to make this winter memorable while you earn top pay and great benefits.

This week is National Respiratory Care Week. We would like to thank all of our Respiratory Therapists and everyone who works in the Respiratory Care field for all the great work they do every day. We hope you know how much you are appreciated and that you enjoy your week!