May 13th is National Cytotechnology Day
To commemorate Dr. George Papanicolaou's contributions to the field of medicine, May 13 - his birthday - has been designated National Cytotechnology Day (NCD).
Ways to celebrate National Cytotechnology Day in your lab:
- Educate others in your laboratory, hospital and community about the work of Dr. George Papanicolaou and the importance of the Pap test
- Invite local high school and college students to your lab to inform them of a career in cytotechnology and what academic and technical requirements are necessary
- Make a poster or exhibit or provide a lab tour to educate others about what cytotechnologists do
- Get an official NCD proclamation from the governor or mayor
- Proudly wear t-shirts celebrating NCD
- Bake cookies decorated as various types of cells and share with colleagues
- Create and play games like Cytojeopardy with your staff - it's both fun and educational
The ASCT would like to share how labs celebrate NCD. Please send us photos, ideas and articles on how you celebrated NCD this year to info@asct.com. Your lab will be featured in the next issue of The Voice.
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