[Histonet] BIG day today!
That's right, it's OUR day! NSH is doing their thing. Link here: http://www.nsh.org/content/histotechnology-professionals-day . Yours,Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Peggy Wenk
Peggy's last interview on HistoTalk www.histotalk.com was taped last year at the NSH. During her interview, I stopped taping several times, because the tears and my choking up were too much for me. Each time I stopped, Peggy smiled at me and said 'It's Ok, Dave, it's OK. It's a shame HistoTalk never got the recognition it truly deserved. Interviews like Peggy's have meaning for everyone in the profession. Over the years, HistoTalk has had a small group of champions - Peggy was one of them! God bless. To Mr. Peggy Wenk, May the Universal Power be within you and your loved ones, now and always. Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Peggy Wenk Interview Link
The direct link is www.HistoTalk.net Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Peggy Wenk
Peggy's last interview on HistoTalk www.histotalk.com was taped last year at the NSH. During her interview, I stopped taping several times, because the tears and my choking up were too much for me. Each time I stopped, Peggy smiled at me and said 'It's Ok, Dave, it's OK. It's a shame HistoTalk never got the recognition it truly deserved. Interviews like Peggy's have meaning for everyone in the profession. Over the years, HistoTalk has had a small group of champions - Peggy was one of them! God bless. To Mr. Peggy Wenk, May the Universal Power be within you and your loved ones, now and always. Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] No more emails?
Apparently there is a problem somewhere along the way. I stopped receiving HistoNet emails yesterday morning. Actually, it's very sporadic. Has anyone else had this problem? Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Daily Histo Tip
Hello Everyone - Just a quick note to invite you to a NEW Histology Quickie! It premiers today at Daily HistoTIP. A special thank you to Wanda Simons, Lamar Wanda Jones, Jack Ratliff, Vinnie Della Speranza, Shirley Powell, Mike Bourguise, Skip Brown and Bill DeSalvo for their inspiration in this endeavor! Yours, Dave Daily HistoTIP Daily HistoTIP View on www.DailyHistoTip.com Preview by Yahoo ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] GSH Histopalooza
Hi folks - The HistoTALK mobile unit is planning on arriving in Pine Mtn, GA for the GSH's 1st HISTOPALOOZA late tomorrow afternoon. Interviewing will begin Friday morning at 9 am. Remember, anyone can be a guest on the show, not only workshop presenters! Everyone is invited to talk about any histology related subject. Just stop by the 'mobile' unit (banquet table and three chairs). Look for the big bright yellow banner and let me know that you want to be a guest on the show and 'll have you scheduled. It's that easy. It is very important that you understand that all interviews are taped for a latter broadcast. HistoTALK is not LIVE! Umms, ooo's, and aaah's are edited out prior to airing. HistoTALK is YOUR histology program - be part of it. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK - Wanda Simons Shirley Powell
Hello - Great to have Wanda and Shirley on the show! www.HistoTALK.com HISTOPALOOZA here we come! Check out the GSH website The Georgia Society of Histotechnology for all the HISTOPOLOOZA HAPPENINGS! The Georgia Society of Histotechnology The Georgia Society for Histotechnology GSH OFFICERS: Wanda Simons President gshpresid...@gmail.com Michael B... View on www.HistoSearch.com Preview by Yahoo Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK Guest PAM BARKER
Hello Everyone - HistoTALK welcomes Pam Barker from RELIA to the show. Pam has some fantastic tips she shares with us when it comes to finding that just right Histology position. Join us at www.HistoTALK.com Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: specimen marking ink
Actually, I have a tattoo supplier four miles away from me. Several years ago, I went to their warehouse to take a look an possibly make a purchase. As it turned out, I had to buy a gallon of each color and it worked out to be more than the standard tissue inks sold by the histology vendors. Next stop - tattoo shop. Same story. The artist would sell a small 8 oz. bottle at cost, but it was still just a bit more than our vendors. You can use Pelican drawing ink. It comes in several colors. It's around five something for an ounce+, much more than Davidson or one of the others. Maybe someone will also chime in. Dave On Friday, March 21, 2014 3:39 PM, wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com wrote: Back in the 70's (when I was six, but still a histotech!!!) my Pathologist had gotten tattoo pigment powder in two colors and that's what we used to mark tissue. Don't know where it came from and don't know where it went!!! Happy Friday and Happy Weekend to everyone!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Davis, Cassie Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 1:04 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] specimen marking ink Hi Histo World, as I was cutting to day I was thinking why don't we see if we could get specimen marking ink directly from a tattoo vendor? When I first started in histo I was told the ink we use was actually tattoo ink. As we know as soon as somebody labels something as a medical supply the price is increased. Just a cost saving thought, I mentioned it to my immediate supervisor but she think it would be a liability issue. I thought we could test/validate it on skin tissue left over from a mastectomy or extremity. Any thoughts? Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK Goes to HISTOPALOOZA 2014
Hello Everyone - HistoTALK (www.HistoTALK.com) was invited to the Georgia Society for Histotechnology's very 1st HISTOPALOOZA. We will be there at Calloway Gardens in Pine Mt., GA from April 25 - 27 (HISTOPALOOZA 2014 dates) interviewing some of our community's most sought after speakers. For everything you ever wanted to know about GSH's way-fun and educational HISTOPALOOZA 2014 in Pine Mt., GA, go to www.HistoSEARCH.com/gsh and check it out. A BIG thank you to President Wanda Simons and the GSH Board for the invite! Yours, Dave HistoTALK ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Vinnie Della Speranza on HistoTALK
Hello All - I case you haven't heard, Vinnie Della Speranza is our guest on HostoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/. As always, Vinnie shares some great information and opinions. Love having him on! Syndication problems delayed Program #41 from posting on its normally scheduled time. This Sunday, November 17th, Pam Barker from RELIA Business Solutions will be our guest. Pam will be sharing info about landing that fantastic new job. It all happens on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] PEGGY WENK HistoTALKS Special Guest
Hello Everyone - PEGGY WENK joins us for tomorrow night's HistoTALK show http://www.histotalk.com/. Peggy has been a guest on the show before to talk about safety. On tomorrow's 40th program, also the NSH, GSH and FSH's 40th Anniversary, Peggy shares with us her personal and professional experiences with breast cancer. A must listen, especially since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award
I interviewed Peggy Sunday morning at 8 am and she was as bubbly and humble as always. What an amazing lady! More than likely, her 53 minute interview will be aired on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ the 2nd Sunday of October, the 14th. A most appropriate time. Yours, Dave From: Tony Henwood (SCHN) tony.henw...@health.nsw.gov.au To: 'Weems, Joyce K.' joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; 'Sue Hunter' shun...@beaumont.edu; 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:09 PM Subject: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award Congratulations, well deserved from down-under Regards Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) Laboratory Manager Senior Scientist Tel: 612 9845 3306 Fax: 612 9845 3318 the children's hospital at westmead Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145, AUSTRALIA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Tuesday, 24 September 2013 10:57 PM To: 'Sue Hunter'; 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award Congrats, Peggy. Very well deserved!! Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org http://www.saintjosephsatlanta.org/ 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph's Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Hunter Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:30 AM To: 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Peggy Wenks award For those of you who may not be attending the National Convention or did not hear, we at Beaumont are so proud to announce that Peggy Amazing Wenk has won the J.B. McCormick Award. This very prestigious award was presented by Dr. McCormick and was given to Peggy for her outstanding and exceptional service to the NSH. Please join us in congratulating Peggy on this well deserved recognition and award. Sue Sue Hunter, Supervisor Advanced Diagnostics Beaumont Health System Royal Oak MI 248-898-5146 shun...@beaumont.edumailto:shun...@beaumont.edu This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message and any attachments are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. This note also confirms that this email message has been virus scanned and although no computer viruses were detected, The Sydney Childrens Hospital's Network accepts no liability for any consequential damage resulting from email containing computer viruses. * ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award
I interviewed Peggy Sunday morning at 8 am and she was as bubbly and humble as always. What an amazing lady! More than likely, her 53 minute interview will be aired on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ the 2nd Sunday of October, the 14th. A most appropriate time. Yours, Dave From: Tony Henwood (SCHN) tony.henw...@health.nsw.gov.au To: 'Weems, Joyce K.' joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org; 'Sue Hunter' shun...@beaumont.edu; 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:09 PM Subject: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award Congratulations, well deserved from down-under Regards Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) Laboratory Manager Senior Scientist Tel: 612 9845 3306 Fax: 612 9845 3318 the children's hospital at westmead Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145, AUSTRALIA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Tuesday, 24 September 2013 10:57 PM To: 'Sue Hunter'; 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award Congrats, Peggy. Very well deserved!! Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org http://www.saintjosephsatlanta.org/ 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph's Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Hunter Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:30 AM To: 'Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Peggy Wenks award For those of you who may not be attending the National Convention or did not hear, we at Beaumont are so proud to announce that Peggy Amazing Wenk has won the J.B. McCormick Award. This very prestigious award was presented by Dr. McCormick and was given to Peggy for her outstanding and exceptional service to the NSH. Please join us in congratulating Peggy on this well deserved recognition and award. Sue Sue Hunter, Supervisor Advanced Diagnostics Beaumont Health System Royal Oak MI 248-898-5146 shun...@beaumont.edumailto:shun...@beaumont.edu This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet * This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message and any attachments are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. This note also confirms that this email message has been virus scanned and although no computer viruses were detected, The Sydney Childrens Hospital's Network accepts no liability for any consequential damage resulting from email containing computer viruses. * ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTA:LK / 2013 Symposium-Convention
Hello Everyone - HistoTALK will be setting up shop again this year to do some interviews. If you have something to shout about on internet radio, here's your opportunity. The mobile HistoTALK (all digital this time around) studio will be available on the following days and times: Saturday, September 21 - 9 am to 3 pm Sunday, September 22 - 9 am to 3 pm Monday, September 23 - 9 am to 12 noon Tuesday, September 24 - 12 noon to 3 pm Interviews can be anywhere from 30 minutes, up to an hour! The time is YOURS! Let me know if you are interested and the day and time that fits your schedule. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Re: Home based slide interpretation
Correct. That is how it's done. Yours, Dave From: Debra Siena dsi...@statlab.com To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com; John Spaull john.r.spa...@gsk.com Cc: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:41 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Home based slide interpretation It is my understanding that whenever the reading of the slides is not performed at the testing site that they need to list that on their report and also they will need to have a CLIA license for their home or office that is offsite. Debbie Siena 800.442.3573 ext. 229 | www.statlab.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:35 AM To: John Spaull; jmacdon...@mtsac.edu Cc: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Re: Home based slide interpretation John: You are absolutely right! That is also an issue. Its seems that with every bit of additional information the case about being illegal for a pathologist to read slides from home is building up more and more strong! Very interesting. René J. From: John Spaull john.r.spa...@gsk.com To: rjbu...@yahoo.com rjbu...@yahoo.com; jmacdon...@mtsac.edu jmacdon...@mtsac.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2:44 AM Subject: Home based slide interpretation The UK Human Tissues Act (2006) is also relevant I think. To work with human tissue premises have to be registered. All tissue is tracked. The Health Service may have exemptions but generally tracking requires approved couriers etc. Registration of premises does require payment of a fee. One can imagine the headlines if your home working pathologist was transporting slides themselves and say left diagnostic samples on the train. Patient confidentiality around physical notes would also be something to be considered I guess. -- Message: 9 Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:38:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Home based slide interpretation To: Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 1366119506.58355.yahoomail...@web163104.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The only regulation about reading slides from home refers to cytotechnologists because they have a limit of allowed cases/day that has to be controlled?at the usual work setting, but no such regulation exists for pathologists and I really?do not think that a pathologist is limited to read slides from home. The only possible objection would be a pathologist working in the UK because, under the NHS regulations,? pathologists have norms?about the?time per type of case and its complexity.? This time/case was designed to assure that the pathologist takes enough time for the diagnosis which, according with the system design, assures quality of work, and also links work-to-remuneration rates. Under those circumstances perhaps the pathologists would have to justify how much time they have used (to be paid for) per different cases, and that would require a work based control. Fortunately such a system does not exist here (yet!). Ren? J. From: Jennifer MacDonald jmacdon...@mtsac.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:12 PM Subject: [Histonet] Home based slide interpretation Does anyone know of any regulations against a Pathologist reading slides from home?? If so would you be able to cite the specific regulation? Thanks, Jennifer ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Regards, John. John Spaull Histology Group, Molecular and Cellular Technologies, Platform Technology and Science, GlaxoSmithKline RD, Stevenage, SG1 2NY, UK +44 (0)1438 763296 E-mail john.r.spa...@gsk.com This e-mail was sent by GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited (registered in England and Wales No. 1047315), which is a member of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. The registered address of GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited is 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP
OK Jack, sounds like another great story when I interview you on HistoTALK! Just don't wear your Mankini! PLEASE! Yours, Dave From: Jack Ratliff ratliffj...@hotmail.com To: Zimmerman, Billie bzimm...@gru.edu; Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:16 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! I want that room! Oh and since you mentioned speedos and crochet bikinis, you want me to bring my white mankini with the British flag on the front? Just kidding, I think I had better leave that at home! Jack Jack L. RatliffOwner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLCChairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology 389 Nichol Mill LaneFranklin, TN 37067(317) 281-1975 (c)(615) 236-4901 (o)(615) 236-4962 (f)jratl...@ratliffhistology.com From: bzimm...@gru.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:57:46 + Subject: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP If you haven't reserved your room for the upcoming GSH meeting next month, please note that all island and standard Oceanside rooms have been reserved. But, just because you snoozed, were waiting on money for your institution, or you're just a classic procrastinator, there are still options. There are upgraded rooms such as the lanai. This room has a Jacuzzi, microwave, King size bed, small refrigerator, and a private balcony or patio. There's also the efficiency which has the kitchenette with a stove top, refrigerator, two double beds, sitting area, and private balcony or patio. The symposium rate still applies and if you have issues or concerns, contact Linda Schepps at Oceanside. She can't cure procrastination but she can help secure a room for you. While you're strolling around the historic area of the island in your speedo or crochet bikini, check out Becky's famous chicken salad. It's a little place with outside tables. Just walk up to the window and place your order. I attempted to have a chicken salad sandwich there but they were all sold out!! The lady managed to let me sample a teaspoon of it. It was delicious and didn't taste like that stuff in the grocery store. I plan to attempt another order when I return next month!! Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University have consolidated to become Georgia Regents University. Effective January 9, 2013, my email address has changed to bzimm...@gru.edu. Please update your address book to reflect this change. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] teeth sectioning
Jack - I'm following your email up with an announcement once again about you and Dr. Heiko's interview on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/. Maybe some of the folks out there would like to hear more about your involvment with laser histology. Have another great learning experience in Germany so that you can share it all with us upon your return. I'll pencil you in for another guest interview at the Georgia Society for Histotechnology's 40th Anniversary Meeting in April. If you haven't heard Jack and Dr. Hieko's interview about laser histology - it's a must listen! Yours, Dave Give Dr. my best! From: Jack Ratliff ratliffj...@hotmail.com To: mesruh turkekul turke...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Jack Ratliff jratl...@ratliffhistology.com Sent: Friday, March 1, 2013 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] teeth sectioning Mes, This is a very good question and I look forward to answers from individuals that have accomplished this with PMMA and a rotary microtome with tungsten-carbide knives. If you are talking about an undecalcified specimen embedded in PMMA, then I would imagine that the age of the rat could affect the ability to achieve an adequate infiltration of the resin. Again, I look forward to what others have to say about their success by the method you have outlined. On the other hand, I know you can achieve the micron thickness you desire if you were to use a non-contact femtosecond laser! The machine I am talking about is basically a laser microtome manufactured by Rowiak in Germany and it is officially called the TissueSurgeon. In fact, Dr. Heiko Richter from Germany has accomplished what you ask with human teeth, revealing the full anatomy of the tooth and even with ameloblasts on the enamel surface! I would be interested to hear more about your project. I will be traveling to Germany one week from today to work with this laser microtome until the end of the month so I could arrange to have laser cut sections made for you if you are interested and unable to make your cuts using PMMA and a rotary microtome. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me by email reply. Best Regards, Jack Jack L Ratliff Owner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLC Chairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology On Mar 1, 2013, at 7:03 PM, mesruh turkekul turke...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Histonetters, I have one more question. Is it possible to obtain 5-10um thick sections of PMMA embedded teeth using regular Leica paraffin microtome (RM2265) equipped with disposable tungsten carbide blade? Thanks, Mes On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 7:40 PM, mesruh turkekul turke...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Histonetters, I am studying bone and teeth growth in rat maxilla. I will inject calcein green and would like to fix, embed and sections the rat maxilla. Any suggestions for the best method to fix, embed and section the samples for fluorescnet microscopy? Thank you very much! Mes HTL (ASCP) Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... Today's Topics: 1. FNA Clia Guidelines (PicheGrocki, Jessica) 2. RE: FNA Clia Guidelines (Horn, Hazel V) 3. GSH Symposium April 12-14 (Zimmerman, Billie) 4. FSH abstracts deadline (Jerry Santiago, MSEd, HTL (ASCP) QIHC) 5. (no subject) (Vikrant Piprode) 6. The GSH 4oth Anniversary Meeting (David Kemler) 7. QIHC (Renee H. Workman) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:26:30 + From: PicheGrocki, Jessica jpiche-gro...@wtbyhosp.org Subject: [Histonet] FNA Clia Guidelines To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 631955447a364b45b9458d2905635110655d2...@win08-mbx-01.wtbyhosp.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi All, Quick questionwhat are the Clia requirements for Fine needle aspirate procedures? Is it considered high complexity testing? And who prepares the slides when the needle is handed off? Thank you, Jessica Piche, HT(ASCP) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use
[Histonet] The GSH 4oth Anniversary Meeting
Hi Folks - Just a quick reminder that HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ has been invited by the GSH board to participate in the festivities again this year! The GSH meeting is always a great opportunity to help fulfill your CEU requirements attending workshops by the very best speakers and presenters in the histology field! I'm not presenting this year at the GSH, but I will be there with the HistoTALK mobile studio for guest interviews. Jekyll Island is a fantastic place for a state meeting and a great opportunity to mix and mingle. Be sure to join us for a way-cool time! GSH members are FUN folks! I know once you go to just one of their state meetings - you'll be hooked! The date is April 12th - 14th, so there's still time to register. And again, thanks GSH board for inviting me and HistoTALK to be part of your 40th Anniversary Celebration! Yours, David http://www.histotalk.com/ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] New Program
Hello Everyone- In case you missed it, our very own Jack Ratliff and Dr Heiko Richter's (not our very own) Part 2 of their HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ interview was produced last week. Very interesting topic - Laser Histology! You're invited to give it a listen. Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Benchmarking information
Way to go Rene! Are you a politician on the side? LOL Just kidding - couldn't help myself! :) Yours, Dave From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com To: joellewea...@hotmail.com joellewea...@hotmail.com Cc: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Benchmarking information Joel: It is not that I did not care about your response, it is that it was not a good advise. You have to remind that when somebody asks HistoNet it is because they do not know about the question and are seeking advise and very probably they will follow the advise. If somebody tries to improve the work flow of the lab and its TAT that person cannot look inwards because they will just understand their operation and that does not guarantee improvement. The only way you have to improve is, after knowing what you do, is to compare and emulate those who have the best rates. Competition is the basis and you cannot compete if you only look inwards. Your initial advise was correct (as I state) and allowed to know yourself but the improvement process has to expand to others. I also stated that I intended no offense so, if you felt offended, please forgive me. I was only trying to help a fellow HistoNeter! René J. From: joellewea...@hotmail.com joellewea...@hotmail.com To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com; sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Benchmarking information Sorry you did not care for my two cents, just trying to help Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone - Reply message - From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com To: joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com, sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Benchmarking information Date: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 9:54 am I feel the urge of commenting on this advise about how to determine a benchmark for a histology lab. 1- I agree that you should first know your lab and how long it takes for your techs to complete the work-flow from receiving the specimens to reporting the final diagnosis BUT 2- if you just stop at that point you will be unable to determine if you have a problem. Finding problems and developing solutions can only be achieved if you COMPARE your lab to others and how efficient you are, how your TAT in each step of the process compares with with other labs of the same size (similar workload, staff and technology). 3- unless you compare you cannot develop strategies to do at least as well as others do. 4- to achieve the comparison objective you have to have information about other labs and you can only find about that if you hire a consultant (very expensive) or if you reffer yourself to published information. I think that you will find useful some articles I have written on the subject and that you can find at http://www.histosearch.com/rene.html Finally, the article you have been referred to (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6890/10/2) in its original version was a propaganda for the VentanaSymphony autostainer and had to be rewritten to achieve its present form. Essentially lacks the information you need (no offense intended, just the facts from my point of view). René J. From: joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com To: sheila.tap...@essentiahealth.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 5:09 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Benchmarking information The best option is your own process mapping and time studies of these processes working in your own lab environment. It is usually easiest if you intially break it down into the preanalyic, analytic and post analytic phases and the critical variables that reduce your delivery times or contribute to impact each of the bottlenecks/delays/errors/ problems, in each phasse, and then put these in problem statements in your LSS project charters. It gets convoluted if you put them all in one, so I think it is best if you find one that you can target as a quick win and use the momentum from this for further projects. Do a detailed as is process map from your current data and then work on streamlining by elimination of those items to build a more standardized and improved how you want it to be process map. This becomes your SOP more or less for the new procedure. I know you wanted numbers, but I guess I feel your own numbers are going to be a lot more useful. However, there are a few references out there that are pretty detailed and are more or less case studies that have some numerical data. For example-The combined positive impact of Lean methodology and Ventana Symphony autostainer on histology lab workflow-
[Histonet] HistoTALK / Georgia Society for Histotechnology
Hello Everyone - HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ has been invited to broadcast from the GSH Annual Meeting Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14th. This is our 2nd year being invited by the GSH and if you have never experienced the kindness, generosity and outstanding capabilities of putting together a AAA meeting - it's time to find out why the GSH is on my Top 5 list of The Best Histology State Meetings. This year it's on Jekyll Island, GA (5 Star Rating) I know it's going to be an educational blast and a FUN time (as always) for everyone. Join HistoTALK this April at the Georgia Society for Histotechnology's 2013 Meeting! Their symposium link is on their website found at www.hstosearch.com/gsh/ If you want to be guest on the show, let me know! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Ooops! Wrong Link! HistoTALK / Georgia Society for Histotechnology
Hello Everyone - HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ has been invited to broadcast from the GSH Annual Meeting Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14th. This is our 2nd year being invited by the GSH and if you have never experienced the kindness, generosity and outstanding capabilities of putting together a AAA meeting - it's time to find out why the GSH is on my Top 5 list of The Best Histology State Meetings. This year it's on Jekyll Island, GA (5 Star Rating) I know it's going to be an educational blast and a FUN time (as always) for everyone. Join HistoTALK this April at the Georgia Society for Histotechnology's 2013 Meeting! Their symposium link is on their website found at www.histosearch.com/gsh/ If you want to be guest on the show, let me know! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Jack Ratliff Dr. Heiko Richter on HistoTALK
Hi Folks - Laser Hisology?! That's what is being discussed (Part 1) by Jack Ratliff, Ratliff Histology Consultants, Franklin, TN and Dr. Heiko Richter, ROWIAK Company, Hannover, Germany on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/. Very interesting...very interesting in deed! This is a definite must hear! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK
Hello HistoNetters - In case you missed our last two guests on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/, they were Region VII Director, ANDI GRANTHAM and KATHERINE (Kaspar) KASPRZYK, President of the Arizona Society for Histotechnology. Just wanted to let you know. Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan...
Hmmm...I think more people should have paid attention to Obamacare two years ago when it was being shoved down eveyones throat. Oh well.. as old saying goes...You ain't seen nottin' yet! I'm just amazed that there are so many in the profession who are surprised about the changes beginning to take place, there are many, many more to come in 2013 14 and all of them affect your job or lack thereof. :) Everyone had the opportunity to change things on November 6th - they chose not to. So, you live with it. Yours, David From: Davide Costanzo pathloc...@gmail.com To: Webster, Thomas S. twebs...@crh.org Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... While this stinks on many levels, I have to take issue with the shift wealth from specialists to family practice - family practice docs have been the frontline of medicine, all the while earning less than a quarter of what specialists earn. It's about time they get a boost. Too many specialists earn over a million a year, while the family practice guys/ladies can barely pay their student loans. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2012, at 1:25 PM, Webster, Thomas S. twebs...@crh.org wrote: CAP had a webinar last week about the cut. These are some very scary times. For some reason the government has decided to shift wealth from specialists to family practice. I am becoming more angry with the affordable care act everyday. http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=truecntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow_windowLabel=cntvwrPtltcntvwrPtlt%7BactionForm.contentReference%7D=advocacy%2Fadvocacy_related_webinars.html_state=maximized_pageLabel=cntvwr CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. You may NOT use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail immediately. Please destroy all copies of the original message and all attachments. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Columbus Regional Hospital 2400 East 17th Street Columbus, Indiana 47201___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK in Vancouver!
Hello Histonetters - Two NEW HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ programs are up and running! September 16th show has Beverly Doug Robinson talking about private labs in general and then on September 23rd's show, Lynda Ferry a newly registered histotech talks with us about why she chose Histology as a profession. Fun interviews! I will be in Vancouver for the 38th Annual NSH Convention/Symposium. HistoTALK has a table out in the registration area (somewhere!?) and I'll be interviewing some of histology's most interesting, informative and entertaining professionals! If you would like to be taped for a future show, stop by Monday and Tuesday and I'll be sure to get you on the show! Tuesday I'll be doing a workshop from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, so I won't at the HistoTALK mobile studio during those hours. I'm hoping for return interviews with some of our NSH Officers and Administration friends. Brenda and Carrie get ready to twist arms! See you in Vancouver! Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK Show
Hi Everyone - This past HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ show on Sunday, July 22nd had as its guest Wanda Jones from Emory University Hospital. Just wanted you all to know. Oh, and BTW, before that show #28, our guest was Billie Swisher! Two wonderful interviews. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Mohs
I assume you are talking about HT(ASCP) Registered techs. The majority of Mohs Techs are off-the-street people. Here in FL for Registered Licensed techs, between $25 - $30 / hour. The off-the-street folks $14 - $18, sometimes as low as $12.00 / hr. Yours, Dave From: Rebecca a. Johnson r...@bluemarble.net To: histonet Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: [Histonet] Mohs Need to know what Mohs techs are getting paid. Thanks Becky ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] formalin substitute
Hi Gale - For more than seventeen years we used a product called HistoChoice from Amresco http://www.amresco-inc.com/ . It's worth checking out. Dave Kemler Histology Consultant From: Gale Limron ga...@unionhospital.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: [Histonet] formalin substitute Good Morning, I would appreciate opinions and pricing on formalin substitute from anyone who is using it. We will be supplying our OB Dept. with this since they have trouble handling regular formalin... Thanks, Gale Gale Limron CT,HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor Union Hospital 659 Boulevard Dover, Ohio 44622 330-343-3311 ext 2562 This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete without copying and kindly e-mail a reply to inform us of the mistake in delivery.___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Unregistered techs
Good stuff. In the old days, 36 years ago for me, taking the HT(ASCP) exam it was said that you were registered by the ASCP, because the designation HT is given by the Board of Registry of the ASCP. Many of the NEW folks use the word certified. After a total of 39 years (3 years was training before you were eligible) I still only use registered by the ASCP / Licensed by the State of Florida and call myself a histologist. In those days ( long before the Internet), you took your ASCP exam (HT's, MT's, CT's, BT's, MLT's) at specially selected medical schools across the US. You chose the one giving the exam which was closest to where you lived. If you needed to drive 100 miles or further to get to the examining college on March 15 OR August 15th, (the only dates it was given) that's what you did. Getting into the exam auditorium before you were allowed to sit (that's what it was called) for the exam, was a challenge. You had to prove that you were who you said you were or you were not getting in. Once those guarded doors were closed - they were CLOSED! I saw several folks crying outside the auditorium that day n 1975. Chances for cheating were eliminated at every turn. Unfortunately, not so today. So you can see why for us older techs, if you were HT(ASCP) it really meant something. Unfortunately, not so today. Yours, Dave Histonetters, I see this subject tends to illicit strong sentiments from professionals who are impacted or have an impact on HT/HTL's (sort of everyone on the net)?. I am still in school, but I want to fully understand how training, certification, and registration work for HT/HTL’s. I realize that ASCP certification is voluntary, and that some States require some sort of license or certification, but I’ve never heard of a “Registry” for HT/HTL’s. -The way I understand through what I’ve been taught at school is that Histology is the study of tissue, And that... -To study tissue there is another science that prepares specimens so they can be studied. And that... -There is a final sequence “Quality Control” that verifies the science that prpares specimens is properly done so the tissue can be studied. And that… In order for this all to happen successfully and consistently, the HT/HTL's make sure that during the whole preparation process, safety is observed, proper adherence to federal and state regulations maintained, plus train other technicians to do the same, and much more. If I understood it all correctly I can’t help but wonder: If HT/HTL's do all of this crucial preparation work to make sure specimens are acceptable for precise microscopic identification of cells, tissue type, diagnosis of disease, and other needs: Why wouldn't we want to have some method that can gage a set of basic skills to indicate a level of competency that HT/HTL's should initially have, in order to enter the field of work that can effect so many people either directly or indirectly? And also... Wouldn’t having NAACLS accredited training and ASCP Certifications serve to gage those basic skills? And also… Would gaging basic skills have a positive impact on the quality of patient care and the efficiency of the HT/HTL’s impact on labs?” I'm not sure but...this fall… when I complete my NAACLS accredited degree program, and voluntarily take the ASCP HTL certification exam, my future employer will be able to expect a certain level of competency that I hope to have established through training and certification. Rick T. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From: Rick Tiefenauer gonavy2...@gmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Unregistered techs ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK at the FSH Meeting in May
Hi everyone, HistoTALK www.HistoTALK.com was invited to tape a few interviews at this years 2012 Florida Society for Histotechnology Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, May 17th, 18th and 19th. If you would like to be a guest on a future HistoTALK program, let me know and we can decide on a good time for you to tape. If you want to attend one of the largest and best society meetings on the east coast - this is it! Check them out at www.FSHgroup.org. Even if you are not interested in being a guest on the show, stop by the HistoTALK mobile studio and say hello or catch up on all the latest! See you at the FSH Meeting in May, the Region VII in Phoenix, AZ in June AND the 2012 NSH Symposium / Convention in Vancouver. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thanks everyone!
Thank you all who joined me for the Region III Meeting at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA hosted by the Georgia Society for Histotechnology this past weekend. The HistoTALK mobile studio always had someone stopping by to say hello. Lots of fun! The interviews that were done at the Region III will begin airing this Sunday, April 22nd. So be sure to log on at www.HistoTALK.com. Our guest will be Jack Ratiff and it was a way cool interview you will agree. Somehow when Jack is on the show, it nearly becomes Wild Kingdom. A special thanks goes out to Wanda Simons, Mike Ayers and the whole GSH BOD for inviting me. Yours, David BTW, HistoTALK was invited to be part of the Region VII Meeting in Phoenix, AZ on June 8 - 10. If you would like to be a guest on the show, just let me know and I'll plug you in. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK at the Region III Meeting
Hi HistoNetters - Tomorrow the HistoTALK mobile studio will be arriving late in the day for the Region III Meeting at Callaway Gardens, in Pine Mountain, GA, We'll be there to interview (it is not LIVE) everyone and anyone daring to go before the HistoTALK microphone to be a guest on a later broadcast show. Even if you don't care to be a guest on the show, plan on stopping by on Saturday to say hi. There are plenty of open interview times available on Saturday, so don't be shy! See you at the Region III Meeting which is hosted by my Georgia Society for Histotechnology friends. Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK Welcomes VINNIE DELLA SPERANZa
Hi NSH'ers - This Sunday's show, Program #24 of HistoTALK www.HistoTALK.com welcomes Vinnie Della Speranza, Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services at MUSC. Vinnie needs no introduction! He has been a driving force in histotechnology and the NSH for many years and it was an honor having him on the show to talk about professionalism and being professional. This is a terrific interview. Listen at home, at work (quietly) or anywhere you have an Internet connection! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Did I mention...
Hi everyone - Did I mention that Damien Laudier from Laudier Histology was a guest last Sunday, March 11th on HistoTALK? Or that Vinnie Della Speranza from MUSC Health will be our guest on Sunday, March 25th? No? Well, Damien Laudier from Laudier Histology was a guest last Sunday, March 11th and Vinnie Della Speranza will be our guest on Sunday, March 25th. Why not listen in at www.HistoTALK.com? Yours, David Oh, yes...the Region III meeting will be hosted by the GSH on April 13-15 at Calloway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA - HistoTALK will be there doing interviews for future shows. Thanks Wanda and the GSH Board for the invitation! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Happy HPD!
Hi Everyone - Happy HISTOTECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS DAY! Yours, David ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK Welcomes Carrie Diamond Brenda Royce
Hi NSH'ers - Program #22 of HistoTALK www.HistoTALK.com has a great interview with our Executive Director, Carrie Diamond and Brenda Royce our Membership Manager. Both ladies share with us a huge amount of information and ideas about our special day - Histotechnology Professionals Day on March 10th. Listen at home, at work (quietly) or anywhere you have an Internet connection! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Invitation from HistoTALK
Hello Everyone - You are all invited to join me tonight, February 12th at 10 pm Eastern for HistoTALK www.HistoTALK.com. Tonight's guest is Lamar Jones, Technical Coordinator Pathology from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. HistoTALK is a bi-monthly Podcast which is available 24/7/365. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Three Announcements!
First - HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am very happy to announce that as of tomorrow, January 1st, I begin my new position as Florida Histology Consultant for IOP In-Office Pathology www.IOPathology.com. Thanks Bernie Ness and Joe Plandowski! Second - HistoTALK resumes on Januaary 8th, next Sunday, after a two month hiatus.Whew! Needed the break. Our guest will be a very exciting, informative and knowledgeable speaker / educator Peggy Wenk! The interview was done at the 2011 NSH Symposium/Convention in Cincinnati. Peggy's a fun guest! Future guests will include Lamar Jones, Pam Barker, Damien Laudier, Vince Della Speranza and YOU! Third - HistoTALK will have its mobile studio at the 2012 Region III meeting, hosted by our friends of the Georgia Society for Histotechnology. Thank you President Mike Ayers, Vice Pres. Wanda Simons and one of the founders of the GSH, Secretary Shirely Powell for the invitation! The Region III meeting will be held at the Mountain Creek Inn - Callaway Gardens in Georgia April 13, 14 15. If you would like to be a guest on HistoTALK while at the Region III meeting, let Wanda Simons or I know and we'll get you scheduled. Happy Holidays! Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] SC Society of Histotechnology Fall Meeting Program
Wanda - I will mention your meeting again in the What's Happening portion of HistoTALK this Sunday. BTW. Jack Ratiff will be my guest this week. Yours Dave From: wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 1:16 PM Subject: [Histonet] SC Society of Histotechnology Fall Meeting Program HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL For those of you that have requested a brochure for the SCSHT fall meeting, we will be mailing them out next week to the techs on our mailing list. Also continue to email me your request and when I have the brochure in a PDF format, I will email you individually. Thanks for your interest in our meeting and I think it's going to be a GREAT one Have a good weekend, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK at the NSH Convention
Hello again HistoNetters - As you know HistoTALK will be taping interviews for its Sunday shows this year at the NSH Convention in Cincinnati. I am scheduling interview times now through Wednesday, September 14th. Here are the days and times available at the HistoTALK mobile studio - Friday, September 16th after 6:30 pm (maybe) Saturday, September 17th from 8 am to 1 pm. Sunday, September 18th from 11 am to 4 pm. and Wednesday, September 21st from 1 pm to 4 pm. You will find the HistoTALK studio, OK it's a table, in the Convention Center lobby. Let me know if you are interested, the day and time and I'll send you the details sheet. If you have been on before and would like to be on again, not a problem. Remember, your interview is NOT LIVE! It's taped for future broadcast. Yours, Dave www.DavidKemler.info P.S. If you emailed me about doing an interview and you haven't heard back from me - email me again. Things have a tendency of getting lost in my office. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK at the NSH Convention
Hello HistoNetters - I'll be presenting next month at the NSH Symposium/Convention AND producing a few HistoTALK shows. If you are also presenting a workshop and would like to talk about your workshop on HistoTALK, let me know and I'll schedule a convenient time to be interviewed. Ask anybody who has been on the show and they will tell you that it's a great time, lots of fun and easier than cutting your finger on a microtome blade! Check out www.HistoTALK.com to see other HistoPersons (Aubrey, Carrie, Nancy Heath, Elaine Basham, Beth Sheppard, Skip Brown, Lawerence Patton, Sheri Blair, Lacy Cardillo, Rose Tavares, etc; etc; etc;) who have taken the big step into internet radio! If you are not presenting and have something of interest to pass on to the Histo-Community, let me know. We'll see about getting you scheduled as well. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Educational Symposium in Columbus, OH
Ronnie - I have printed out your email and will read it on my July 10th show. I would have mentioned it on this past Sunday's show had I known about it. Sorry. Well, in the future. . .(smile) Your, Dave From: Houston, Ronald ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.org To: Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 10:32:22 AM Subject: [Histonet] Educational Symposium in Columbus, OH For those of you interested in keeping up to date, please note there is an all-day Educational Symposium in Columbus, OH, on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Keynote Addresses in the morning: Standardization and Automation in Anatomic Pathology: How to meet the future needs for quality clinical care in a cost effective era Syed K. Mohsin, MD Head of Breast Pathology Medical Director, IHC Lab, Riverside Methodist/Grant Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio When is a Diagnosis not a Diagnosis? When it belongs to the Wrong Patient! Doyle Carney, Manager Workflow Solutions - Biosystems Division, Leica Microsystems, Buffalo Grove, IL Breakout sessions after lunch. For more information, please contact your Leica rep, or I can forward program if interested Thanks Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (P) 614-722-5450 (F) 614-722-2899 ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.orgmailto:ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.org www.NationwideChildrens.orghttp://www.NationwideChildrens.org One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested. ~ E.M. Forster - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] AL state meeting?
Hi Amber - I was just doing some show prep for my show tomorrow night and checked my notes. I know I didn't mention any for AL so far this year and I don't have anything for them in the near future. I always mention the state meetings. Yours, Dave From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thu, June 23, 2011 4:36:54 PM Subject: [Histonet] AL state meeting? Does anyone know if there's an AL state meeting this year? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: thank you
Amy - Thank you for your kind words and support. The show is new and the bugs are still being sprayed. The show is actually everyone's show. I encourage anyone interested in being a guest to contact me. As you can certainly see, I have folks on who talk on a wide variety of topics. Not too much on the tech side, for sure. Just a fun late night or early Monday morning show. It's not meant to be heavy. In two weeks I will be attending my own state convention in Tampa, FL. I have a list of speakers who I would love to have as guests on the show. I don't want to mention their names and put them on the spot - Ada, Skip, Kaye, Jerry - I meant last names. LOL. I will have the studio equipment set up (Thanks again Sue Clark and the board) and be doing the interviews right there so attendees can watch and listen if they want. Anyway, thanks again Amy. I appreciate your help in getting the word out. Yours, Dave From: Amy Farnan farn...@nehealth.com To: histot...@yahoo.com Cc: litepath2...@yahoo.com Sent: Thu, May 5, 2011 1:15:16 PM Subject: thank you Hi David, Thank you very much! I have to admit I hadn't heard of your show (as I see it is new). I went online last night and looked at your page and listened to your first pod cast. I have to say its wonderful!! I am the editor of our New York State Newsletter Onstage and I will advertise your show in our next issue. I am sure others will be interested in your topics as well! Best of luck to you and thank you again, Kind Regards, Amy Farnan NYSHS Membership Secretary/Newsletter Editor/ Legislative Task Force Chair ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] 2011 Louisiana Society for Histotechnology Annual Symposium/Convention
Hi Montina - HistoTALK will begin plugging the LSH Symposium/Convention beginning this week, May 8th. Every little bit helps. Yours, Dave www.HistoTALK.com From: Montina Van Meter montina.vanme...@pbrc.edu To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, May 2, 2011 5:28:50 PM Subject: [Histonet] 2011 Louisiana Society for Histotechnology Annual Symposium/Convention Dear Histonet Colleagues, The Louisiana Society for Histotechnology would like to invite you to our annual Symposium/Conference on June 3 4, 2011, in Baton Rouge, LA. Meeting location: The Embassy Suites Hotel 4914 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 We have a block of rooms reserved for attendees at the special rate of $99.00. After the cut-off date of May12, 2011, the rooms may be reserved at that rate per availability. The hotel will honor this rate two days prior and two days after our meeting (please contact the Embassy Suites Hotel for further information: 1-225-924-6566 or 1-800-Embassy). A complimentary hotel shuttle service is provided for those flying into Baton Rouge. Great dining, beautiful southern plantations, and gambling boats on the Mississippi River are just a few of the attractions in the Baton Rouge area. Remember to ask for the Louisiana Society for Histotechnology group when placing your reservation. The LSH will accept credit cards through our new PayPal account. If you would like to pay via credit card, please send me your application form and the LSH will email an invoice to you that allows you to input your card information. The LSH will also accept check or cash payments. Walk-ins are always welcome! If you have any questions please contact: Tina Van Meter at 225-603-0953 or vanme...@pbrc.edu 2011 LSH Workshops: 1. MOHS Surgery and the Art of Proper Orientation in Embedding 2. In Situ and Assay Development 3. Lab Math, Team Building and Leadership within the Lab. 4. Basic IHC 5. Competency Assessment 6. The Right Stain 7. Multi-Systems Made Easy - (IHC) 8. Prostate Cancer and Prostate Cancer IHC Markers - Traditional New Thank you, The LSH Education Committee ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] New York State Annual Symposium May 14th
It sounds like a great program line-up. I've been promoting it the last two shows and will be sure to plug it again this week, May 8th. I'll read your email on this week's show. :- ) Yours, Dave www.HistoTALK.com From: Amy Farnan farn...@nehealth.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, May 4, 2011 10:42:22 AM Subject: [Histonet] New York State Annual Symposium May 14th Hi Everyone The NYSHS annual meeting is fast approaching and space is filling up. Registration is open and you can get a copy of the meeting program and regsitration form by visiting the NYSHS website at: http://www.nyhisto.org/index.htm Below is a synopsis of the program: Registration opens at 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 1) Digital Pathology 101 Virgil Hernadez CT (ASCP) Digital Pathology Specialist, Ventana Medical Systems 9:00 AM 2) The Role of Histopathology in Forensic Postmortem Investigations Dr. Kari Reiber Chief Medical Examiner, Dutchess County, NY. 10:00 AM 3) Personalized Approach for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Joseph Dudek, M.D., US Oncology Incorporated – New York Oncology Hematology. 11:00-12:00 AM Free time to visit the Vendor Hall 12:00-1:30 PM Awards Luncheon and General Membership Meeting 1:30-2:00 PM Free time to visit the Vendor Hall 2:00 PM 4) The Right Stain, Troubleshooting Histology Stains Valantou Grover, HT, HTL(ASCP), PA, MBA Biosciences Product Line Manager, Polysciences, Inc. 3:00 PM 5) Hard, Harder and Hardest: Choosing the right process foryour bone project Susan Ryan, HTL(ASCP), Genzyme, Inc. 4:00 PM 6) Formalin Recycling: Is your lab safe? Amy Farnan, HT (ASCP) Supervisor, Histology: Albany Memorial Hospital/Samaritan Hospital, North East Health __._,_.___ Disclaimer: The information in this message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, do not disclose, copy, or distribute this message, and please immediately contact the sender. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] MSH 2011 Symposium
Hi Amber - I have the MSH Symposium scheduled to begin promos on May 8th's HistoTALK. Hopefully, the announcements will help get listeners attention and get them to attend. I'll be sure to mention your email on the show. :- ) Yours, Dave www.HistoTALK.com From: Amber McKenzie amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net Cc: Histonet list serv. histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, April 27, 2011 12:08:14 PM Subject: [Histonet] MSH 2011 Symposium If anyone is interested in attending the annual Mississippi Society for Histotechnology Symposium June 24-26th in Hattiesburg, MS, please contact me directly and I can email you a program! We'd love to have you :) Amber McKenzie, BS, HT(ASCP) MSH Secretary ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: TEXAS SOCIETY FOR HISTOTECHNOLOGY 2011 Symposium / Convention
Hi Kathy - I announced the TSH 2011 Sym/Con on my last Feb show and my first March show. I hope that it was able to help. Yours, David www.HistoTALK.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] It's March 10th. . .
Hi HistoNetters - Have an absolutely, marvelous, fantastic and needless to say, HAPPY Histotechnology Professionals Day! I've been plugging it on my show since January 30th, so I hope everyone is celebrating OUR day! Regards, David www.HistoTALK.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: NSH - One Day VIR Forum VIR Teleconference Series
I have been promoting this NSH program in my last three shows! Well worth signing up and attending. But, then again all of the NSH conferences are worth attending. :- ) David Kemler, SLS, HT(ASCP)HTL Lab Manager, Gary L. Heller Dermatology Laboratory and Host of www.HistoTALK.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
