Society News Now houses the most recent announcements of news from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), including important updates on state news, committees, and current events, as well as member highlights. Members are encouraged to offer suggestions for posts on topics.

Call for Volunteers

Society News Now – March 2025

Award and Grant Opportunities | Call for Volunteers | Register for 2025 Joint Annual Meeting | Medical Laboratory Professionals Week | Clinical Laboratory Science Journal Publishes Three New Volumes | CLEC 2025 Brings together Nearly 700 Clinical Laboratory Educators | and More ASCLS Award and Grant Opportunities Awards Submissions Due Tomorrow, March 15 There’s still…

ASCLS Awards Plaques

Society News Now – February 2025

Apply for ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities | Your Participation Makes a Difference | Last Chance to Attend CLEC 2025 at the Regular Registration Rate | 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting | Medical Laboratory Professionals Week | and More     Apply for New ASCLS Awards Given it’s Valentine’s Day,…

2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh July 8-12

Society News Now – January 2025

From Advocacy to Action | Nominations Deadline Extended | Apply for ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities | Last Chance to Attend the 2025 Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference | Upcoming Events | and More From Advocacy to Action: Generating Momentum Moment by Moment ASCLS-Montana President-Elect Anne Tate has been reflecting on how we…

2024 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference in Las Vegas, February 22-24

Society News Now – December 2024

Call for Nominations for National Positions | CLS Journal Seeks Manuscripts from DCLS Perspective | CLEC 2025 Early Registration Discount Ends Today | Unlock Your Leadership Potential at ELMC2 | Save the Dates for 2025 Events | and More Call for Nominations for National Positions Nominations Due January 15 The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members…

ASCLS Political Action Committee table at 2024 the Labvocate Symposium

Society News Now – November 2024

ASCLS Political Action Committee in Action | Call for Nominations for National Positions | Registration Open for the 2025 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference | Unlock Your Leadership Potential at the Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference | ASCLS Education & Research Fund Handmade for the Holidays Fundraiser | and More The ASCLS Political Action Committee in…

Attendees at the 2024 Labvocate Symposium

Society News Now – October 2024

Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Introduced in Congress | Get Ready for #LABtober | Call for Nominations for National Positions | New Clinical Laboratory Science Journal Editors Appointed | Participate in a Medical and Public Health Laboratory Education Financing Study | Upcoming Events Labvocate Action Alert: Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Introduced in…

Attendees from Iowa at the 2023 Laboratory Legislative Symposium

Society News Now – September 2024

ASCLS to advocate for long-term relief from laboratory reimbursement cuts, 2024 Labvocate Symposium registration still open, upcoming webinars and virtual events, opportunities to share your experiences at ASCLS events, Joint Annual Meeting session on demand, volunteer opportunities, and more. ASCLS to Advocate for Long-term Relief from Laboratory Reimbursement Cuts Over two million Americans depend on…

Damien F. Garza, ASCLS-WI Government Affairs Chair

From Lab Coat to Suit Coat

Advocating for the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act and the Future of Clinical Laboratories Damien F. Garza, MLT(ASCP), ASCLS-Wisconsin Government Affairs Chair As medical laboratory scientists, we are at the forefront of diagnostics. We take great pride in our role in patient care by ensuring accurate and timely results. As you know, the legislative…

Laboratory Professionals Leadership Certificate Program on a laptop

Society News Now – August 2024

ASCLS submits comments and recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification, new Laboratory Professionals Leadership Certificate Program, 2024 Labvocate Symposium early bird discount ends August 29, registration and travel scholarships available for Labvocate Symposium, opportunities to speak at ASCLS events, and more. ASCLS Submits Comments and Recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification The Bureau of Labor…

Photos from the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, July 8-12

Society News Now – July 2024

Upcoming free webinar on hospital-acquired anemia on Aug 7; register for the 2024 Labvocate Symposium; 2024 Joint Annual Meeting a successful collaboration; congratulations to newly-elected ASCLS leaders; and more! Your Membership Expires July 31 Don’t let this be your last issue of Society News Now. Renew today to ensure you continue to receive ASCLS benefits…