Region VIII News, August 18, 2018 The 2018 ASCLS National meeting has concluded in Chicago and we’re now into our new Association year. As we begin our new year, I would like to once again recognize those individuals across Region VIII who have served you throughout the year as your …
Free Parasitology Workshop Medical Chemical Corporation is offering a FREE parasitology workshop on October 11, 2018. If you want to save your spot, get your registration form in no later than September 3rd! Lynne Garcia is the featured speaker. Get all the details HERE!
Summer Updates for Region VIII After a wet and wild spring, it looks like summer is just around the corner. I hope this finds all of you safe and well. Spring was a busy time for our Region with state meetings held throughout April and into May. I wish to …
Calling all Interns for the 2018-2019 Region VIII Leadership Academy! The fifth class of the Region VIII Leadership Academy is well over half way through their academic year and have set their sights on graduation at the National meeting in Chicago this summer. We are now looking for applicants …
Telling Our Stories Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! We are excited to celebrate our profession and get the message out to others that #WeSaveLivesEveryday! Dr. Rodney Rhode has shared an excellent article with us that helps tell our story…about the difference we can make in the lives of our patients …
February Updates for Region VIII For the February updates, I am excited to share news about some of our amazing students in Region VIII. We all know just how important these students are to the future of our profession! Did you know that across our 5 states in Region VIII …
To all members in Region VIII: The Volunteer Opportunities for 2018-2019 are now posted in the Member Community under Volunteer! There are many opportunities available to serve on ASCLS national committees. Sign in to the Member Community and click on Volunteer in the menu bar to access the volunteer …
November Updates for Region VIII The snow is flying, the clocks ‘fell’ back, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Christmas won’t be far behind that and then the new year ushers in. Here are national and regional updates. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions! NATIONAL UPDATES: …
Act Now to Protect Laboratories from Massive Cuts! This is an urgent call to action! If you haven’t heard already, CMS recently proposed reimbursement rates that would cut as much as 25% in laboratory reimbursements over the next three years. For details on this issue and to find out how …
Let the Round-Up Begin! IMSS is quickly approaching and will be here before you know it…like NEXT WEEK! It is not too late to register online or by mail. Late registration begins September 23rd…so you better act quick! But…for those procrastinators like myself…at the door registration is still an option. …
