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Signs of the Times
November 13, 2009 1:46 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Acknowledging healthcare reform has been controversial would definitely be an understatement. Almost everywhere I've traveled lately I've heard highly emotional and passionate positions for both sides of the debate. This past weekend, a large group of Read More...
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!
September 9, 2009 11:04 AM by Amanda Koehler
In her article in the Sept. 7 issue titled "How to Win in Office Politics," writer Karen Appold mentioned the book Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People at Work Without Using Weapons or Duct Tape by Marsha Petrie Sue. In the book, Sue discusses Read More...
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The Importance of Recognition
August 27, 2009 11:37 AM by Amanda Koehler
Everyone likes to be recognized for his or her work. Managers need to make sure they show their appreciation for their laboratorians. In his book GIVING the Real Recognition Way , Roy Saunderson goes over different recognition scenarios and what managers Read More...
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St. Jude Reveals New Display at Memphis Airport
June 22, 2009 9:24 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Highlighting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a new display was unveiled recently at the Memphis International Airport in the Danny Thomas Terminal. Inspired by the airport terminal's architecture, the permanent display illustrates in words and Read More...
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Working With Other Generations
April 27, 2009 3:48 PM by Amanda Koehler
Whenever Ira Wolfe, president, Success Performance Solutions, starts a meeting, he asks who in the audience can name all four Beatles. "It's amazing the shock on the boomers' faces when all the hands don't go up," he said. "I then ask who can name the Read More...
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Job Scope
April 20, 2009 1:29 PM by Kerri Penno
Are you a healthcare provider? A Career Builder article posted on CNN and written by Rachel Zupek lists the "top jobs for night owls." Zupek theorizes some of us just aren't cut out for the 9-5 world and are simply more productive if working a night job; Read More...
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Opportunity for Students
February 24, 2009 12:37 PM by Amanda Koehler
Students planning on attending the 2009 ASCLS Annual Meeting July 21-25 in Chicago can apply for the Beckman Coulter Student Travel Grant. According to Michele "Mickey" Yost, ASCLS Student Forum Chair, the grant will assist in supporting up to five students Read More...
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Last Chance!
February 18, 2009 2:19 PM by Kerri Penno
Don't miss your opportunity to enter our Laboratory and Laboratory Professional of the Year contests! We've extended the deadline to enter the annual ADVANCE Laboratory Professional of the Year and Laboratory Facility of the Year Contests to Wednesday, Read More...
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Tips to Motivate and Retain Employees
October 28, 2008 10:07 AM by Amanda Koehler
In their book The New Manager's Tool Kit , Don and Sheryl Grimme give tips on things a new manager needs to know "to hit the ground running." The book focuses on how to lead people, how to be effective and how to optimize the contributions of your employees, Read More...
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Hollywood and the Lab Profession
August 4, 2008 10:56 AM by Amanda Koehler
Over the weekend, I was catching up on the first season of my new favorite show, Dexter . On the show, the main character does blood spatter analysis for the Miami police, and has a deep, dark secret -- he's a serial killer who kills other killers. Phew. Read More...
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AACC/ASCLS Meeting in Full Swing
July 31, 2008 12:08 AM by Matthew Patton
We're in Washington, DC for the annual confab of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry and American Society for Clnical Laboratory Science. And the meeting is moving along great according to its organizers. On Wednesday morning, the ASCLS awards Read More...
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A Reliable Source?
July 14, 2008 9:07 AM by Amanda Koehler
Today I read an article from The San Francisco Chronicle on researchers' attempt to create an online library of human genetics on Wikipedia . There have already been 7,500 Wikipedia entries on different genes. The researchers are hoping the popular online Read More...
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Managing Your Friends
June 23, 2008 1:35 PM by Amanda Koehler
Last week I started writing a story for the Web site about moving up the lab career ladder. For the story, I interviewed Randall Hansen, PhD, founder and president, Quintessential Careers . I asked Dr. Hansen about some of the common obstacles laboratorians Read More...
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Undercover Healthcare
June 16, 2008 1:54 PM by Amanda Koehler
USA Today recently ran a story on "undercover patients"-- people who get paid to fake physical illness so they can grade a medical facility's services. The American Medical Association is considering endorsing this practice during its 5-day meeting starting Read More...
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Congrats to Award Winners
May 6, 2008 10:22 AM by Amanda Koehler
Our congratulations to the following ASCLS-PA winners: Edward C. Dolbey (Member of the Year) Ruth Negley Estolle Gross Janet Devine Key to the Future Randi Bright Leah Campbell Keener Memorial Service Award Mary Beth Miele Corporate Recognition Award Read More...
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