January 2009 - Posts

Looking for Sources
January 29, 2009 3:15 PM by Amanda Koehler

Do you enjoy where you live and work? Do you live in either New Jersey, New York, Arizona, New Mexico or Utah? If so, ADVANCE wants to interview you! We want to know what's unique to your area and what kinds of opportunities there are for laboratorians. Read More...

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Q&A with Richard Gallagher
January 26, 2009 2:36 PM by Amanda Koehler

In the new Jan. 26 issue, writer Glen McDaniel mentions Richard Gallagher's book The Soul of the Organization in his article "Truth or Consequences." Gallagher's book is about, according to its official Web site, "show[ing]you how your values, and not Read More...

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Obituary: Stella Dell Clark Lewis, MT(ASCP), 80
January 25, 2009 10:14 PM by Matthew T. Patton

We received word of the death of an active medical technologist, Stella "Tootie" Lewis of Baton Rouge, LA. Her obituary details her active involvement within the profession: "Stella was a retired Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP), having graduated from LSU Read More...

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Interview With ADVANCE: Work in Microbiology?
January 24, 2009 4:51 PM by Matthew T. Patton

Calling all microbiologists! Want to share what it's like to work in the field? Want to detail a day-in-the-life in micro? Want to talk about the great advances you've seen throughout the years? If you respond (and we hope you will), you could be featured Read More...

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Rightful Place
January 23, 2009 11:36 AM by Kerri Penno

"We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise healthcare's quality and lower its cost." President Barack Obama made this promise just 3 days ago during his inauguration address and, as with his plans to examine Read More...

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Second ASCLS Leadership Academy in Full Swing
January 22, 2009 10:10 PM by Matthew T. Patton

After a successful first year in the ASCLS Leadership Academy, the second class began its journey toward becoming more effective leaders at the ASCLS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on July 27-29th. The class will continue to meet in three face-to-face Read More...

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Money, Money, Money! Salary Survey Results
January 21, 2009 1:28 PM by Matthew T. Patton

Have you seen the latest ADVANCE Salary Survey results? Be sure to check out the results of the latest wage and compensation report from ADVANCE , complete with tables and interpretations. Within the online exclusive, you'll find a salary survey podcast Read More...

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President Obama Takes Oath of Office: Were You There?
January 20, 2009 1:51 PM by Matthew T. Patton

While millions of people braved the crowds and cold in Washington, DC, many of us (including the ADVANCE staff) watched President Barack Obama being sworn in from the warm comfort of our offices in suburban Philadelphia and Florida. Were you in Washington Read More...

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STDs on the Rise
January 19, 2009 2:07 PM by Amanda Koehler

According the the CDC, sexually spread diseases are on the rise in the U.S. The number of chlamydia cases this past year has actually set a record. However, experts say this can be attributed to more people being tested. Have you noticed a rise in sexually Read More...

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Appreciation From a Frequent Flier
January 19, 2009 11:09 AM by Matthew T. Patton

I travel pretty frequently for both work and pleasure. Last year, I logged more than 35,000 actual flight miles on USAirways alone. Earlier this year, I chatted with a pilot enroute to Dallas who was traveling on American Airlines as a passenger. We were Read More...

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Find Us on Facebook
January 18, 2009 6:45 AM by Matthew T. Patton

Check out the ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals page on Facebook. Become a fan and join our online community! We invite you to upload your photos and videos or send us a note. By joining our community, you will not only find friends working Read More...

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Online Management Q&A Series Launched
January 17, 2009 7:09 PM by Matthew T. Patton

We recently launched our Management Q&A online series, focusing on various key issues impacting the profession today. Our expert panel will bring their insight from a management and supervisory perspective and share expertise across a wide range of Read More...

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Laboratorian Inducted Into Cambridge Who's Who Executive, Professional and Entrepreneurial Registry
January 16, 2009 12:47 PM by Matthew T. Patton

Susan L. Mogus, MT(ASCP), lead technologist for Trinitas Regional Medical Center, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of medical technology. Mogus brings 24 years of professional Read More...

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Submit Your Lab Week Nominations!
January 14, 2009 4:05 PM by Matthew T. Patton

Here is your chance to promote your profession by nominating your facility or coworker for the 2009 ADVANCE NMLPW Laboratory Professional and Laboratory of the Year awards, sponsored by Aureus Medical Group, LabCorp, NYU Langone Medical Center, North Read More...

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