ASCT Executive Council
President – Kalyani Naik
President-Elect –
Brent Brewerton
Secretary/ Treasurer –
Joan Rossi
Immediate Past President –
Sue Zaleski
Legislative Consultant –
Janie Roberson
Regional Directors
Region 1 – Dan Cybula
Region 2 –Donald Schnitzler
Region 3 – Don Simpson
Region 4 – Judy Modery
Region 5 – Joe Walker
Editorial Board
Editor in Chief --
Brenda Schultz
Stoughton, WI
Editorial Assistant --
Beth Denny
Raleigh, NC
Education Editor --
Barbara Frain
Indianapolis, IN
Legislative Affairs Editor --
Janie Roberson
Birmingham, AL
Professional Standards Editor --
Lynnette Savaloja
St. Paul, MN
E-Newsletter Designer --
Nancy Difede
Raleigh, NC
Publication Schedule
Volume IV Editorial Deadline
Issue 1 December 1, 2006
Early - January, 2007 available on line
Issue 2 February 1, 2007
Early - March available on line
Issue 3 April 1, 2007
Early - May available on line
Issue 4 June 1, 2007
Early -July available on line
Issue 5 August 1, 2007
Early - September available on line
Issue 6 October 1, 2007
Early - November available on line
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March 2007 |
The American Society for Cytotechnology, as the collective voice for the profession, is committed to defining and promoting the profession of Cytotechnology |
The Voice of ASCT- Can you Hear Us Now? |
by Kalyani Naik
ASCT President, 2006-07 |
Our mission:
ASCT strives to be the collective voice for the profession by:
- Communicating relevant, timely information to the
practicing cytology professional;
- Providing educational programs and materials that are of high quality, affordable and accessible to the cytology professional; and
- Advocating professional standards for cytotechnologists.
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| Mammograms and Pap Tests: Bad Habits or Healthy Behaviors of Female Veterans? |
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by Donald D. Simpson, PhD, MPH, CT(ASCP)CM
Chairman, Department of Laboratory Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas |
The passage in 1990 of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act led to activity in developing, implementing and evaluating cancer screening programs. However, before comprehensive programs can be implemented, populations at risk for developing cancer must be identified. |
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| ASCT Member Needs Survey |
The American Society for Cytotechnology wants to make certain that we are meeting the needs of cytotechnologists in the most efficient manner possible. In order to get a clearer picture of your needs as an ASCT member, we ask that you take a few minutes to respond to a short member needs survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=938563269753 |
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| Many of us are familiar with the designation of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – an outreach effort initiated by several organizations and recognized throughout the country to promote awareness about cervical cancer. In the last issue of the Voice, a message from Linda Miller of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was published concerning some of the advocacy activities being spearheaded under the National Cervical Cancer Patient Education Campaign. Some of our members may be unaware of what the GCF is and what they do. |
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| Wedge Ease |
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Wedge-Ease – Ergonomic Support Products. ASCT members, click here for a 10% discount.
www.wedge-ease.com |
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Spotlight on Region 5
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Eastern Canada, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia) |
by
Joe Walker, Jr
Region 5 Director |
Please mark your calendars now to be in attendance at the 2007 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science of Central New England (ASCLS-CNE), which is hosting the 59th Clinical Laboratory Science Convention in Providence, Rhode Island at the Rhode Island Convention Center, May 8 to 11. Also, the Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine’s Tenth Tri-State Conference is scheduled for September 28 - 29, 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel in Burlington, Vermont. |
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Amoeba – Case Report
by Debra O’Brien, M.S., CT(ASCP)
Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN |
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This ThinPrep® Pap Test was taken from a 30-year old women with a history of a normal pap smear two years earlier. |
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JCAHO Patient Safety Goals: A Quality Indicator for Cytopathology Laboratories
by Amy J. Wendel, SCT, MP, HT (ASCP)CM & Lynnette C. Savaloja, SCT (ASCP) |
| Cytopathology laboratories have a rich tradition of specialized laboratory care and focus on patient care initiatives and regulatory accreditation as hallmarks of quality. It is well known that cytopathology laboratories are well-regulated through accrediting agencies such as the College of American Pathologists (CAP), as well as the rigorous Joint Council on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), among others. |
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| Guidelines Issued for HPV Vaccine Use to Prevent Cervical Cancer |
| January 25, 2007 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued guidelines for the use of the prophylactic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer. The new guidelines, published in the January/February issue of CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians, address who should be vaccinated and at what age, and summarize policy and implementation issues and implications for screening, based on a formal review of the available evidence. |
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CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Full time position with excellent benefits available in a CAP-Accredited Lab for an ASCP certified or eligible cytotechnologist. Experience with liquid based Paps is required as we are 96% SurePath. Work experience is desirable but new graduates will be considered. If interested send resume to:
Anapath Diagnostics Inc.
Attn: Lab Manager
PO Box 205
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Or fax to 307-778-3665 |
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Cytotechnologist
Sacramento, California |
Busy, independent lab seeks FT cytotechnologist to screen and evaluate a varied and interesting range of Non-GYN and GYN specimens. GYN specimens are both ThinPrep and conventional. Must be ASCP certified with current California license. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at www.dpmginc.com
Apply with resume:
Hdick@dpmginc.com
Fax: 916-447-0620 |
Product Specialist, Chicago Area |
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MonoGen is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Product Specialist in the Technical Support Department at our headquarters in the northern Chicago area. Applicants must possess experience in cytology preparation methods and laboratory organization in order to provide technical support for the MonoPrep automated liquid-based cytology preparation system.
Interested parties may e-mail resumes to jobs@monogen.com. For more information, go to www.monogen.com. |
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| Lab Manager, Histology and Cytology Youngstown, OH and Warren, OH |
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| Full time experience manager needed to be responsible for the technical over site as well as the financial and administrative aspects of the Histology and Cytology areas at our Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio and Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio. General laboratory administrative experience is required. |
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| A Look at ASCT Services, Inc. |
| ASCT Services, Inc. is a for-profit business organized under the auspices of the American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT), a non-profit professional organization. ASCT Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 for the purpose of fulfilling the directives of federal and state contracts for inspecting cytology laboratories and any other profit making activities approved by ASCT, and to create and implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitors for these activities. |
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ASCT Services
ASCT Services would like to extend an invitation to ASCT members who would like to join our survey team.
Any supervisory level cytotechnologist in good standing with ASCT is eligible to apply. To obtain application
information, please email Beverly Haigler-Daly, Project Director
bhaigler@aol.com |
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| Gathering for ASCT SERVICES, Inc. |
| ASCT Services, Inc. cordially invites all Cytotechnologists to a “Gathering” during the 2007 ASCT Annual Conference. We will meet on Saturday, April 28th during breakfast in the exhibit hall from 7:15 to 8:15 AM. Please join us and learn more about ASCT Services, Inc. and how you could become a member of our organization. |
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Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update
by Janie Roberson, ASCT Legislative Consultant& LGA Committee; Brenda Schultz, Lori Haack, Deanna Iverson |
Proficiency Testing
2006 has come to a close and ended a very busy year of activity related to cytology proficiency testing. ASCT has been active on the regulatory side presenting members concerns to the CLIAC (Clinical laboratory Improvements Advisory Committee http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/cliac) and keeping membership up to date with regular web postings. (http://asct.com/protest). Testing will continue in 2007 under the same guidelines as 05-06, however strong initiatives for change continue. |
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ASCT 2007 Annual Meeting
April 27-29, 2007
Sheraton Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas |
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The ASCT Annual Meeting attracts over 200 attendees from the US and Canada to further their education in an era of rapidly evolving regulations, science and technology. CE is essential for maintenance of competency and professional development. The Annual Meeting features 15.75 CE credits and a variety of workshops, lectures and panel luncheons to increase knowledge and improve skills in the field of Cytotechnology. Plus you'll enjoy more diverse faculty than ever before. |
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| Holmquist Award Nominations Sought |
| Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Marion and Nelson Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award. The objective of this award is to recognize a cytotechnologist for his/her contributions to the field of diagnostic cytology. |
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| ASCT Memory Lane |
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Upcoming Issue…You asked for this…and now we are working on it. Highlights (and low lights) from past issues.
What was ASCT up to 10 years ago? How about 20 years ago?
Relive the memories or experience the journey for the first time!
Can you guess what our salary survey reported in the 80”s?
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Where were you when CLIA ‘88 became a reality?
Do you often recall a contribution from a past officer or member? What was your most memorable “flashback” to meeting from long ago?
Send your requests, submissions and stories from “ASCT Memory Lane” by April 1 to info@asct.com. We would like to extend a special invitation for response from past Editors, Contributing Editors and cartoonists and would be thrilled even more to hear from those seeking to join our Editorial staff. |
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| Report from AMWA |
Disparities Continue in Cervical Cancer Prevention
The third annual state-by-state comparison report from Women In Government shows that states are making significant progress in the fight against cervical cancer, but still face dramatic racial disparities in cervical cancer incidence, mortality and screening rates, and a lack of access to care for low-income women. |
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| Christmas CELLabration |
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| Martha and her cytology department at Florida Hospital Medical Center used the ASCT cytomorphology playing cards to form a Christmas tree on their door. They used their personal photos as the ornaments on the tree. |
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