SEPTEMBER 2011 MSCLS MEETING

Memphis Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Ehrlichiosis and Other Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases in Tennessee

Presented by:

Lani Collins, MS, MT(ASCP)SH

and

Linda Pifer, Ph.D., SM(ASCP), GS(ABB)

When: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:00pm

Where: St. Francis Hospital

                    Lab Conference Room

                    5959 Park Avenue

                    Memphis, TN 38119

Food and drinks provided by MSCLS

Presentation to follow MSCLS business meeting

St. Francis Hospital                                          

Lab Conference Room

5959 Park Avenue

Memphis, TN 38119

Directions to the lab:

Park in the usual lot behind the hospital.  Instead of going in the door by the auditorium, go in the door by the Sweeny Fitness Center.  This is the one under the green awning. At the first intersection of hallways, take a right.  The lab is on the right about midway down.  Joyce will make signs to mark the way.



Memphis Business Journal Article: August 11-18th

Visit page two http://bit.ly/pnwuO6 of the Memphis Business Journal for the Week of August 12th-18th to find our very own MSCLS Past President, Darius Wilson and current MSCLS President John Bandura discussing the future of Medical Laboratory careers in the Memphis area.

Congratulations to you both on a fantastic article highlighting our profession!


--MSCLS

TN Medical Laboratory Board Newsletter

A copy of the TN Medical Lab Board newsletter for Summer 2011 is now available on the TNMLB web site.  http://health.state.tn.us/boards/MedLab/PDFs/MedLab_Summer_2011.pdf  There is some very important information

AUGUST 4, 2011 MSCLS MEETING

Memphis Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Interprofessional Simulation: Making It Work

Presented by:

Wyenona “Nonie” Hicks, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB

Jane Morgan

Teresa Britt, RN

When: Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:00pm

Where: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

                    Library Resource Room (6^th Floor)

                    930 Madison Avenue

                    Memphis, TN 38103

Food and drinks provided by MSCLS

Presentation to follow MSCLS Meeting

**Food Drive for the Midsouth Food Bank**

Bring your non-perishable items for the food bank!

Locations to the meeting:

Location:

Library Resource Room

6^th Floor

930 Madison Avenue

Memphis, TN 38103

Parking:

Use the parking garage attached to the 930 Madison building

Directions:

Enter the 930 Madison building from the parking garage.

Take the elevators to the 6^th floor. After you get off the elevator you will be buzzed in the door to the floor. You will then be directed to the Library Resource Room.

DON'T FORGET IT IS TIME TO RENEW FOR 2011-2012!

APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING

member--$20 (must be national ASCLS member)

subscriber--$25

student--$5

TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE

Below you will find a tentative schedule for the 2011-2012 year.  If you have any suggestions for speakers, please let us know!

Aug. 4, 2011 – UTHSC Conference Room       Nonie Hicks, Jane Morgan, Teresa Britt – Interprofessional Simulation: Making It Work          **Food Drive**

Sept. 8, 2011 – St. Francis (Lab Conf Room) – Speaker/Topic TBA

Oct. 6, 2011 – Baptist (Seminar Room 2) – Speaker/Topic TBA

Nov. 3, 2011 – AEL                                      Dr. Toni Clinton – Vitamin D                                                            **Tour of new lab to follow presentation**

December – Christmas Party (Date & Location – TBA)

Jan. 5, 2012 – St. Francis (St. Catherine’s Room) – Speaker/Topic TBA

Feb. 2, 2012 – Baptist (Seminar Room 2) – Speaker/Topic TBA

Mar. 1, 2012 –St. Francis Bartlett – Speaker/Topic TBA

April 5, 2012 – St. Francis (St. Catherine’s Room) – Speaker/Topic TBA

May 3, 2012 – Baptist (Seminar Room 2) – Speaker/Topic TBA

June 7, 2012 – Trumbull (Break Room; meal provided by Trumbull) – Speaker/Topic TBA