Minnesota Society for Histotechnology News

our Nebraska friends

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:36:13 GMT

FYI MN Histopeeps:

Nebraska will hosting a free bowling / pizza party for members and anyone who would like to become a member of their society. The Nebraska Histology membership cost is 50.00 $ for 2 years and includes free admittance to all Nebraska Histology Society meetings / symposiums and events (food and CEU's included). We also offer a discounted 30.00$ student rate for 2 years, for those that are training to become a certified Histology Technician.

Checkout their Facebook page for more information.

IB Award

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:31:44 GMT

Nominate a great Histotech for the Irene Burgraff award. Go to the Awards page and fill out the electronic form.

Membership App

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:30:15 GMT

Wild Apricot now has a membership App. Update your information on the go.

Available in the Apple App store, and the Google Play store.

Scholarships

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:24:31 GMT

Apply now for one of 3 available scholarships. You can start the process by filling out the electronic form. Go to the Scholarships page to begin. All information can now be submitted online.

New Job postings

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:45:27 GMT

2 new job postings today, Check out our employment page.

New Job postings

Sat, 07 May 2016 16:25:33 GMT

Look in our employment section for new Job postings

Election Nominees are now posted

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:52:36 GMT

Go to the Election and nominations page to see a list of all the nominees. Election will begin March 10th until March 25th. Notices will be sent out by email.

New Job listing

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:52:19 GMT

There is a new posting on the employment page.

Supervisor position in Eagan

Wed, 13 May 2015 16:10:01 GMT

Supervisor position available at Dermatology Consultants in Eagan Click Here for more info.

Job at MN Gastro in Maplewood 12-8:30pm

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:34:14 GMT

There is an open position at Minnesota Gastroenterology. Go to the employment page for details.

New Job Postings

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:35:39 GMT

There are several new Job postings on our Employment page. Check out our CEU page for a special offer from LabCe inc.

Job posting

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:43:07 GMT

There is a full time evening position available at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN

Hours are form 2-10:30pm or 2:30-11pm. Must have experience in routine Histology, and have knowledge of lab computer systems. For more information visit the Region Hospital Web Page.

New Job Posting

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:34:06 GMT

See the employment page for a new job listing at the MANKATO CLINIC.

Licensure Update - Check your email for important info

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:11:06 GMT

An Email Blast was sent on behalf of Colleen Forster this evening.

I received a licensure update tonight. We have been asked to pass this on to all our membership as we need to have some contacts made ASCP. We still need to get a hearing with the House of Representatives Health Committee, chaired by Representative Liebling from Rochester, MN, if we are to get in on the Omnibus bill for all licensure this year. Can you please pass this email out in a blast and stress how important it is to have people help us out with these emails or calls.

I have bolded the print with the necessary directions.....

Thank you,

Colleen Forster

Time Sensitive - Licensure Update

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:58:07 GMT

Please read the Licensure Info page for important information regarding Minnesota Hearings scheduled for March 10 and 14. Please contact your Senator and House Representative.

on behalf of Colleen Forster

2014 Licensure Update

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 13:02:19 GMT

Please read the linked flyer for important information about the March 6 meeting at the State Capitol.

Leg Day 2014 Flyer.pdf

Newsletter from the Arizona Society

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:00:25 GMT

Our Imediate past President Ann Van den heuvel(Maruska) is now living in Arizona and is sharing their newsletter with us. Click HERE to see the December 2013 Cutting lines.

Histology position at WuXi AppTec

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:54:08 GMT

A New Job has been posted on our employment page. Check it out.

Job posting

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:12:24 GMT

There is a new job posted on the employment page. Metro Urology is looking for a Lead Histologist

Fall CEU's are now available online

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:44:54 GMT

If you attened the Fall meeting in Mankato the ceu certficate is now available.

Click the link fill in your name than print.

Archive of Histograms and other MSH Documents

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 21:23:17 GMT

Most Histograms from 1972 through 2008 are now available on a DVD. We are missing years 1988 through 1999. If you have any of the missing issues, please let Sheri or me know. Bob Brunner thinks he may have some.

As I scanned 92 issues I had a great walk down memory lane (even though most of the years I didn't live in Minnesota). The faces and names are familiar, are a veritable 'Who's Who" of Histotechnology. I invite you to contact Sheri Blair for a DVD.

The four albums that Mary Settles-Kroeplin created are truly wonderful; we displayed them at the meeting in Mankato today. They were a big hit, so Sheri will bring them to the Tri-State in Rochester too.

Lee Anne

Laboratory Licensure Update is Available

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 21:29:44 GMT

Please see the Licensure Info tab for the latest information for the upcoming legislative session. Thanks to Colleen Forster for sending it to be posted on our website.

NSH Photos on website

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:07:05 GMT

Sheri added several photos she took at NSH and I added several 'portraits' taken at NSH.

So you'll find two new pages just below NSH Information. Happy viewing!

Awards for our Newsletter and Website

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:50:11 GMT

At todays NSH Membership meeting we won awards for our newsletter and Website. For the newsletter we won the NSH Merit award. for the websige we won website of the year. Thank you to Lee Anne Horvath for all of her hard work and dedication. Lee Anne's name was also chosen to receive free registration and 6 workshops at next years S/C. Congratulations to her.

Historical Documents Added

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:18:20 GMT

I want to extend my thanks to the diligence of our long time historian, Mary Settles-Kroeplin. You did a great job of organizing everything.

I am in the process of scanning Histograms, minutes, and important documents from the four huge albums and a large bag. My goal is to complete it before I head south in November.

So far, there are two new 'child pages' of About Us - check them out.

NEW online submittable forms

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:05:34 GMT

You can now submit nominations online for the Irene Burggraff award, 2014 elections, and begin the application process for a scholarship. It is never too early to submit your nomination or apply for a scholarship. Check them out today.

Website Updates

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:19:48 GMT

Several updates have been made to the website. Please browse the site and also log in to see the Members Only sections. I hope the changes are pleasing. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you. Lee Anne

Workload Study paper

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:32 GMT

The 2011 article is available in Forums - Networking page

Licensure Update

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:03:46 GMT

Please see the Licensure Info page for an update. Thank you.

Histogram Editor has Resigned

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:53:48 GMT

April 25, 2013

To the Members of the Minnesota Society for Histotechnology

It has been my pleasure to serve the Society as Editor for the past nine editions of the Histogram (Spring 2011 through Spring 2013.) Being a retired person has certainly provided me the opportunity, and the time, to explore creative options which I have thoroughly enjoyed. Then, to learn that the Histogram won the 2012 NSH Merit Award is a great source of pride and joy for me.

I want to extend a heartfelt Thank You to those who contributed articles, ideas, and photos; especially to Sheri Blair for providing a ‘second pair of eyes’ before each publication.

Earlier this year my husband and I purchased a winter home in Florida and we plan to get out of the snow, cold, and grunge of Minnesota from late November through April in the coming years. Therefore I am resigning as Editor effective as soon as possible, and no later than the Fall Edition of the Histogram.

Congratulations & Thank You to Jason Thorsten who has volunteered to become Editor of The Histogram. I'll help him with the transition.

I also enjoyed creating the new website and the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with the other Administrators – President Sheri Blair, Treasurer Michelle Nelsen, and Membership Chair Jeannette Wallen. I would like to remain a web administrator and resource to the others until such time as they are confident and don’t need me anymore. It has marvelous capabilities and options; we’ve just barely scratched the surface. I fully expect that the Membership Renewal process will exceed all expectations this fall.

My challenge to you: Log on, learn what’s there, to stay current with our Society.

Sincerely,

Lee Anne Horvath

PowerPoint Demonstration of Website

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:36:47 GMT

Click to view the PowerPoint demonstration.

Click to view a PDF of the handout of the demonstration.

Also found in Forums-->Communications

Burgraff Award

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:35:17 GMT

Please see the new tab about the 2013 recipient. Thank you.

Job opening at wuXi AppTec

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:37:05 GMT

Histology job available at wuXi AppTec

Click here for job description

Back Issues of the Histogram

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:48:38 GMT

Several older Histograms have been added to the website.

See Forums --> Communications for the rest of the story.

Awards and Scholarships

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:14:20 GMT

The Irene Burgraff Award and several Scholarships are available. Please click on the links or see the pages within “About Us” for information on how to apply or submit a nomination. Do it today, the Tri-State meeting is only a month away. Thank you.

Lab Assistant Job available at Regions Hospital

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:03:07 GMT

New job posting for the Histology Lab at Regions Hospital. We are looking for a Lab Assistant to help with Patient Registration and Accessioning, other lab duties as assigned. Click here for job description. Look under employment for a link to apply online.

March 11th Deadline - Advocacy for Licensure Legislation

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:14:18 GMT

On behalf of Colleen Forster:
We need this to happen if our bill is to be heard this session. Please, I encourage all of you to read today's post in the Licensure Info section and take a few minutes to contact your state Senator and Representative. Thank you.

March 23rd Tristate Symposium Hotel Deadline

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:17:05 GMT

The Hotel Reservation Deadline is MARCH 23. Be sure to get your reservations in early to get the conference rates.

Publications page

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:49:47 GMT

A page for member publication has been added under the Forum Page. Posters from 2012 NSH Meeting are now posted.

Registration is open for the Tri-State Meeting!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:16:58 GMT

View the program and hotel details on the Tri-State Meeting page.
Register online on the Event Registration page; at the bottom of the page, select 'Register' and follow the screens.

State Legislative Symposium - February 13, 2013

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:57:08 GMT

See the today's post on the Licensure Info page for details regarding the symposium.

Licensure Information

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:47:32 GMT

A new page on the website where information from Colleen Forster will be published.

State of Illinois Histology Society meeting

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:28:02 GMT

The Illinois Histology Society will be holding their annual meeting May 16-17 2013 at the Jolliet Harraha's Casino. They also have a new website coming online soon.

Illinois Histology Society

Forums - have you visited them yet?

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:29:01 GMT

The Forums pages are your opportunity to create topics and post comments. Visit them today.

Details for Tri-State Meeting

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:09:28 GMT

As soon as we get meeting information from the Committee we'll update the Event here on the website and send out and email 'blast'. Stay tuned for further information!

March 10th -- Histotechnology Professional Day (HPD)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:13:47 GMT

March 10, 2013 is the date. What is YOUR lab doing to promote our profession.

The NSH website hasn't updated for 2013 yet, but check soon after the new year.

NSH has a Facebook page for the event also.

Jennifer Morocho - Promotion!

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:28:13 GMT

Jennifer lost the "Interim" part of her title Dec 4. She is now the Pathology Technical Supervisor at University of Minnesota-Fairview Hospitals. Congratulations Jennifer!

Survey Says!

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:49:58 GMT

When you log in another page appears-Voting. The anonymous 6 question survey asks about this website. Each member can answer the survey once. It will allow only ONE survey per computer/IP address. If you use a computer that another member used for the survey it won't allow you. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.

Changes to the Bylaws

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 01:17:25 GMT

Ballots were sent to the membership to accept or reject the proposed Bylaws. By a wide margin the Bylaws were accepted. Thanks to our members who took the time to return their ballot.

The new Bylaws are posted on the Members only pages.

Current Members - How do I log on?

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:42:56 GMT

An email will be sent to you with log on instructions that include a temporary password.

For those members without an email address, you can only see the public view information on the website.

Histogram wins award

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT

At the NSH Symposium/Convention the Histogram received the Merit Award which includes a certificate and a check. Congratulations MSH!

Irene Burgraff Award

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Colleen Forster was presented with the Burgraff Award at the Membership Meeting for her dedication to the Society, in particular for her recent work with the Laboratory Licensure Collarboration.