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Journal of Allied Health Professionals
FALL/WINTER 2018 Vol 32 / NO 2
Texas State Society of American Medical Technologists
Fall/Winter 2018Vol 32 / No 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A L E T I T F L O W Y M S Y E S N T M C J F Z D A F I L N T W K X A R W I O V A S P H L A R N E R S N I E V N G J L N H F U B L M C Q Y U U W W H C Y P T L C E V W W V O M X H W C D R O J N T W T A E T S A W E A I O B A Y O J B N N E G Y X O E D F R Z G N A R T T P K M S N W T F N I W E H E A R T S R T L S E V L A V S F B U I S C S B G R B H L Q R N C I R C U L A T I O N E R M C O V X Z L G V X E G Y Q D A Y W I S L P E P A S H V S G C O T O T B V U S S E A D H X T H Y R E C L I S P H L E B O T O M Y H C A
Arteries Heart
Ventricles
Phlebotomy Atrium
Nutrients Waste
Action
Beat
Oxygen
Want
Tones Blood
Pus
Skeleton
Lisp
Circulation Valves
Max Flow
Veins
Achy
Home OfficeAmerican Medical Technologists10700 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018847-823-5169www.americanmedtech.org
Editorial opinions in articles printed in The New Texan are those of the author, and are not the official policy of the society. Photos are property of TxSSAMT unless otherwise noted.
The Editor reserves the right to edit all articles where necessary.
Manuscripts submitted for publication should be typewritten, double spaced with wide margins. No manuscript will be returned unless specifically requested by the author.
Changes of address of subscribers to The New Texan must be in the hands of the editor one month before the issuance of each number. Your old and new address should be given. Advertising correspondence, requests for information or other correspondence concerning advertising may be addressed to:
Katrina Fryar, MT 9338 FM 2549 • Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) 777-7030 • [email protected]
DepartmentsOfficer’s Page .............................. 3
Message from the President........ 4
District Councilor’s Message ....... 5
FeaturesDid You Know? ............................ 5
Election Bios .............................6-7
Photos ......................................8-9
Fall Registration......................... 10
Conference Schedules ........ 11, 13
Calendar of Events .................... 13
Do you know what your sunscreen is doing to coral reefs? ............. 14
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A L E T I T F L O W Y M S Y E S N T M C J F Z D A F I L N T W K X A R W I O V A S P H L A R N E R S N I E V N G J L N H F U B L M C Q Y U U W W H C Y P T L C E V W W V O M X H W C D R O J N T W T A E T S A W E A I O B A Y O J B N N E G Y X O E D F R Z G N A R T T P K M S N W T F N I W E H E A R T S R T L S E V L A V S F B U I S C S B G R B H L Q R N C I R C U L A T I O N E R M C O V X Z L G V X E G Y Q D A Y W I S L P E P A S H V S G C O T O T B V U S S E A D H X T H Y R E C L I S P H L E B O T O M Y H C A
Arteries Heart
Ventricles
Phlebotomy Atrium
Nutrients Waste
Action
Beat
Oxygen
Want
Tones Blood
Pus
Skeleton
Lisp
Circulation Valves
Max Flow
Veins
Achy
The New Texan Publication Committee
Katrina Fryar, MT - President
Jean Palmer, CAHI, RMA - Vice President
Alfonso Clemmings, MT - Secretary
T.J. Weatherly, MT - Treasurer
David Finch, MT - Chairman of the Board
Norma "Taffy" Durfee, MT – Past President/Awards
Graphic Designer: Rebekah Little – Design InMind
Printer: Branch Media Pro
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TxSSAMT Officers 2015-2016
PRESIDENTKatrina Fryar, MT
9338 FM 2549 Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA
260 Willow Springs DriveCoppell, Texas 75019Cell (214) 287-3945
Work (972) [email protected]
TREASURERT.J. Weatherly, MT
158 Roucourt Loop College Station, TX 77845
Cell (979) [email protected]
SECRETARYCelia McDonald, RMA
1249 Orchard Park CirclePflugerville, Tx 78660
512-426-3397 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP/AUDITKimberly Derschurk, RMA
LEGISLATIVE CHAIRLinda Raven, [email protected]
Committee Chairs
CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRAlfonso Clemmings, MT
CONVENTION CHAIRMichelle Hege, [email protected]
BYLAWS CHAIRMichelle Jenkins, MT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDDavid Finch, MT
1901 FM 2088 • Gilmer, Texas 75644 Home (903) 762-2419 • Cell (903) 841-1884
PAST PRESIDENT/AWARDSNorma “Taffy” Durfee, MTP.O. Box 432 • Iola, Texas 77861
Work (936) [email protected]
Board Members
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TxSSAMT Officers 2018
PRESIDENTKatrina Fryar, MT
9338 FM 2549 Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA
260 Willow Springs DriveCoppell, Texas 75019Cell (214) 287-3945
Work (972) [email protected]
TREASURERT.J. Weatherly, MT
158 Roucourt Loop College Station, TX 77845
Cell (979) [email protected]
SECRETARYAlfonso Clemmings, MT
9722 Autumn HollowConverse, Texas 78109
Cell: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA
LEGISLATIVE CHAIRLinda Raven, [email protected]
Committee Chairs
CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRAlfonso Clemmings, MT
CONVENTION CHAIRMichelle Hege, MT
RMA AT LARGEArt Contino, [email protected]
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDDavid Finch, MT
1901 FM 2088 • Gilmer, Texas 75644 Home (903) 762-2419 • Cell (903) 841-1884
PAST PRESIDENT/AWARDS/ CENTRAL DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
Norma “Taffy” Durfee, MTP.O. Box 432 • Iola, Texas 77861
Work (936) [email protected]
Board Members
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Hello TxSSAMT!
I t has been a fabulous 2018 so far. We had a great meeting in McKinney hosted by Rocella Carlysle. There
were 15 lectures that were technical and career oriented that were tailored to lab techs and medical assistants. The social boasted a flamboyant Cinco de Mayo flair with delicious street tacos and roasted corn. We celebrated lab week by handing out some goodies to out MT/MLT members. Linda Raven provided us with a sentimental and informative look at our AMT past.
The National Convention in Washington, DC was a amazing experience. A few of our TxSSAMT members were recognized for their achievements at a wonderful banquet celebrating many achievements. Out of 5 recipients, Art Contino and Taffy Durfee were both presented with the Going the Extra Mile (GEM) award. Taffy Durfee was also awarded the Exceptional Merit Award. I was humbled to accept the State Honor Roll award on behalf of TxSSAMT. Attending the National Convention is a fun way to earn CEU’s in the general and break-out sessions while making memories with old and new friends. There were many presentations for leadership and state growth. It is also a helpful experience to meet everyone on the National Board of Directors and the AMT office staff.
A Message from the PRESIDENT
Kat Fryar
For Employment Information
please check out the AMT Career Connection
linked on the AMT website.
https://amt.nationalhealthcarecareers.com/jobs
The Fall Conference will be hosted by Alfonso Clemmings in San Antonio at the San Antonio Zoo on October 12-13, 2018. There are many technical lectures that I hope you all will enjoy.
We are attempting to shake things up in a way. We need more member involvement so we are hosted the Fall conference at the zoo with an inexpensive neighboring hotel. We hope this atmosphere rids us of the stuffy classroom effect and into a relaxed fun experience. The social will be hosted at the zoo! Who wouldn't want to share a beer with friends and watch the giraffes?!
The Spring 2019 conference is going to be aboard the Carnival Valor on March 28-April 1, 2019. We will have 8 lectures on the sea days that include progeria, cancer from a patient’s perspective, pathology and laboratory disease and personality types.
The Fall 2019 conference will be held in Houston, Texas by Drannette Murray. Keep and eye out for those details on the website.
Thanks and hope to see you at one of the meetings!
KatKatrina Fryar, MT(AMT)TxSSAMT President
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I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the sights and sounds of Washington DC as well as the program that AMT arranged
for everyone. We had a great turnout for this conference with over 415 in attendance. The fireworks display during July 4th celebration was amazing. Our next national meeting will be held in Chicago, so start making plans. Some new board members were elected to the national AMT Board at the annual business meeting. I want to welcome Harry Narine, MT(AMT), Francine Oran, RMA(AMT), and Marty Hinkel, MT(AMT). We look forward to having them on the board.
Our Central District had numerous award recipients at the award convocation held at this meeting. Congratulations to Kathy Sutton, MT(AMT) from Mississippi, Cyndee Carr, RMA(AMT) from Arkansas, Deborah Westervelt, RMA(AMT) from Missouri, Alberta Smith, RMA(AMT) from Missouri, Felicia Williams, MT(AMT) from Mississippi, Cecil Hunt, MT(AMT) from Mississippi, Art Contino, RMA(AMT) from Texas and Randy Swopes, MT(AMT) from Louisiana. Francine Oran. RMA(AMT), was honored with the Most Improved Publication Award. We had so many winners from the Central District and I hope I did not leave anyone out. Please let me know if I did.
If you or someone you know is confused about recording their education credits on AMTRAX, there is a video on UTube. It is an informative step-by-step video called “Quick Guide to AMTrax for CCP”.
Our AMT board is continuing to work on Strategic Planning for our organization and should have some updates for us soon.
Don’t forget that we have two upcoming joint conferences. The Great Lakes District Conference will be held October 5th and 6th at the Cincinnati Marriott North Union Centre Hotel in West Chester, Ohio. West Chester is just north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Magnolia Educational Treasures will also be held in October on the 19th and 20th at the Holiday Inn Gulfport Airport in Gulfport, Mississippi. If you have never attended a joint meeting, well this is the time to start. You have two great meetings to choose from or attend both.
Your District Councillor,Taffy K. Durfee
Central District Councilor’sMessage
Taffy Durfee
Did You Know…I recently read an interesting piece published in an AARP
bulletin and I would like to share some of it with all of you. I do subscribe to the AARP Monthly Bulletin.
YOUR HEART HEALTH IS IMPORTANT.
Did you know that Coconut Oil is one of the latest fads? Fail.There are no known benefits from it according to a Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist, Dr. Steven Nissen. Coconut oil contains 82 % saturated fat or 30% more than butter.
Did you know Anti-oxident Supplements in pill form have no benefit and high doses can indirectly cause heart problems while fruits and veggies can reduce the risk of heart attack by 30%. Fail.
Did you know fiber snack bars contain sugar and when you pack fiber into them the sugar can do more damage than the fiber does good. Fail.
Did you know home blood pressure monitors are considered an unfortunate fail? That is because approximately 70% of them were at least 5 points off. On your next visit to doctor take your cuff with and compare readings with those of the doctor’s.
Sorry folks, Did you know Fish oil supplements are a fail. Supplements do not decrease your risk of a heart attack. Oxford University did an analysis on 77,000 people that confirmed this. Eat fish, not pills.
Did you know Nuts are good for you? This is a fix.Heart Disease prevention is in the power of nuts. They can help cut out the risk of heart attacks. That’s the good news. The bad news is nuts are high in calories so watch your portions as they can lead to weight gain.
Here is the final one and it is a fix.Did you know with a doable exercise routine with mostly brisk walking and you are in your 50s you can rebuild heart strength and function with one(1) interval training day and 1-2 days strength training days.
Credit where credit is due. The article was put together by Sara Harrar, Mike Zimmerman and Selene Yeager. I thank them for the research.
AARP May, 2018 BulletinArthur Contino, RMA(AMT)Texas State Society of AMT
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Katrina Y. Fryar, MT(AMT)Katrina is the current President for the Texas State Society of AMT. She has served two terms as TxSSAMT secretary. Kat has served on many state committees that include publicity, journal, writing award, scholarship and conventions. She has also served on the National AMT Board of Directors as Young Observer Board Member in 2018. She received the AMT Distinguished Achievement Award in 2013 and the TxSSAMT President’s Award in 2016. Kat has hosted state conferences in Bryan, College Station, and Huntsville. Katrina has presented pathology and laboratory related lectures at many of the conventions and contributed articles to the state journal.
Katrina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Genetics and a minor in History in 2004 from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. She was employed for two years at Texas A&M as a research assistant in a protein folding laboratory studying the conformational stability of various mutations to Ribonuclease Sa. Currently, Katrina enjoys working as a Pathologists’ Assistant with Brazos Valley Pathology and as a PRN Medical Technologist for CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital. On the weekends, Katrina, and her husband Ray, raise, train and trial registered Australian Shepherds in the stock, agility, obedience, rally and conformation venues.
Jean Palmer, RMA(AMT)I am a cRMA and CAHI with over 35 years’ experience in the healthcare field. I started my career in the Laboratory as a Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist in1980. After several years I decided to go to college and earn my Medical Assistant diploma and became a MA in 1998. I worked in Family Practice and Pediatrics’. I received my Associate degree of science in 2005 after becoming an Instructor in a Career College. I worked as a Program Director of the Medical Assistant Program for several years at a local Career College. I now work in an A Family Practice Medical Home in a corporate facility.
I also operate a business where I create jewelry Masterpieces, mostly dichroic glass but I dabble in other creations as well.
I enjoy being a member of AMT and part of our great Texas Society Board. I encourage all members to think about helping out on committees and working up to running for Board positions. I was the State Proctor (now eliminated), assistant editor, convention chair coordinator and Treasurer and RMA at large in the past. I am currently on the Scholarship committee, writing award committee, and the current Vice President of TxSSAMT. My experience with these past and current positions will make me a good candidate for Vice President. It has been an honor to be with this organization and would appreciate your support in the next election as I run for Vice President again.
Thank you, Jean Palmer, AS, cRMA, CAH
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T.J. Weatherly, MT(AMT)T.J. Weatherly has been involved in the Healthcare field since 1997 when he enrolled in a 3 year Health Science program and completed with a 1 year work study program in the hospital laboratory setting and an internal medicine practice. While working for the St. Joseph Regional Health Center Laboratory, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Texas A&M University. Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in 2009, and Medical Technologist in 2011, T.J. has continued to work for CHI-St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Navasota, Texas as a MT. After attending a State Convention in 2012 as an Educational Speaker and the National Convention in San Antonio that same year, T.J. has become active and involved in the AMT at the state level. He has presented several state conference educational lectures including “Drink. Drive. Go to the Lab. Go to Jail!”, “My Tummy Hurts”, and “RBCs in 3D”. In 2016 T.J. was honored with the TxSSAMT President’s Award and the AMT Distinguished Achievement Award in 2017. He is currently the TxSSAMT Treasurer.
Alfonso Clemmings, MT(AMT)I have been an AMT member since April 1993. I completed the Army’s Basic Medical Laboratory Specialist Course in 1984 and the Advanced Medical Laboratory Course in 1991. I became an active member in the Texas State Society when I was stationed in Texas in 1999. I have attended numerous State Society meetings and several National meetings when scheduling permitted. I have served as a Texas Delegate at the National meetings and am currently serving as the State Society’s Secretary and the Continuing Education Committee Chair. On the National level, I am a member of the Armed Services Committee and a member of the Molecular Diagnostic Examination Development Committee. I have authored two articles that were published in the Armed Services Report section of the AMT Events journal.
As Secretary, my goal is to contribute to making our State Society the model for all other State Societies to emulate while keeping the members the central focus.
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Having a blast at the Spring 2018 TxSSAMT Social and AMT National Convention!
1. Cinco de Mayo décor 22. Alfonso Clemmings and Katrina Fryar3. Nikki Parkingson, Taffy Durfee, Sibyl Allenson,
Linda Raven4. Enjoying the Pinata and all its loot! Rocella
Carylyse and Ken Hege5. After Conference Dinner Date!6. Taffy Durfee was presented the GEM and
Exceptional Merit Award7. Taffy Durfee is presented with the TxSSAMT
Hall of Fame Award8. Sweet Girls enjoying the party!9. Speaker Beverly Martin10. Speaker Jean Palmer11. Happy Birthday to Alfonso and Michelle Hege!12. We love having First Timers!13. Cinco de Mayo décor 114. Michelle Hege (Convention Chair), Katrina Fryar,
Rocella Carlysle (Convention Hostess) 15. Art Contino was presented the GEM Award
16. Katrina Fryar and Reginald Frederick17. Nora Hernandez and Member18. Celebrating Lab Week in Style – Heather Patton,
Dawn Nichols19. National Meeting Welcome Party –Katrina Fryar,
Taffy Durfee, Jean Palmer, Yvonne Spade, Alfonso Clemmings, Michelle Jenkins, Doug Smith
20. Dranette Murray, Gabriel Vela and Souriya Franklin
21. Katrina and Elizabeth Miles22. Texas Delegation at AMT National Convention23. Taffy Durfee, Jean Palmer, Katrina Fryar24. Linda Raven sharing the history of TxSSAMT25. Michelle Hege and Alfonso Clemmings26. Enjoying the Social Souriya Franklin,
Carol Barker27. Texas Award Recipients Art Contino, Taffy Durfee
and Katrina Fryar (for TxSSAMT Honor Roll) with AMT President Jeff Lavender
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Dates: October 12-13, 2018 – San Antonio Zoo – San Antonio, Texas
Pre-Registration Form
Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport/Quarry Market
TxSSAMT Fall 2018 Conference
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Check One: q MT q MLT q RMA q RDA q RPT q CLC q AHI q CMAS q CMLA
Check One: q AMT q ASCP q ASCLS q OTHER
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ______________
AMT ID# ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
Please use EZRegister & pay only $20 for all seminars.Social and Business meeting meals are included. Please register so adequate food counts can be ordered.
q RSVP if you are attending the Friday night social. No. Attending _____
Registration preferred on: Please mail registration to:
EZRegister “TxSSAMT” Michelle Hege • 979-574-0350 www.ezregister.com 5404 Trailview Drive • Temple, Texas 76502
(NOTE: Your receipt will be in your registration packet. No confirmations will be mailed.)
(TxSSAMT is not responsible for your personal reservations.)
Registration7615 Jones Maltsberger Rd.San Antonio, TX 78216The room rate is $95/night.Room rate cut-off date: 10/1/18
Cost for everyone is $20 for one or two days3903 N St Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 20187:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in
7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT), President
8:00-9:00 “Introduction to Respiratory Care”31-201-18 SSG Rhen Mitchell, Respiratory Therapy
Course Instructor, METC
9:00-10:00 “Pharmacy Basics”31-202-18 MAJ Allison Sternberg, Chief Pharmacy
Branch, AMEDDC&S
10:00-11:00 “Chagas Disease in Texas: What You Need to Know”
31-203-18 Dr. Paula Stigler-Granados, PhD, Assistant Professor Texas State University, College of Health Professions
11:00-12:00 “Burn Research Throughout the Continuum of Care”
31-204-18 Dr. Christine Kowalczewski, PhD, Scientist-Researcher, USAISR
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your Own/TxSSAMT Board Meeting
1:00-2:00 “TBI: Overview in the Military and General Population”
31-205-18 Toni McCall, Regional Education Coordinator, Defense & Veterans Brain Injury Center, Center For the Intrepid
2:00-3:00 “Introduction to Cellular Therapy” 31-206-18 Linda Weigand, MLS(ASCP), Technical
Supervisor, Apheresis/Cellular Therapy, BAMC
3:00-4:00 “Flow Cytometric Cross Matching in Solid Organ Transplantation”
31-207-18 Kelly Hitchman, Assistant Professor & Director, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory, University Health System
4:00-5:00 “Vibrio”31-208-18 SFC Markeus Woods, Med Lab
Special Course Instructor, METC6:30-9:00 TxSSAMT World Famous Auction & Themed
Dinner (Included with paid Registration) Bring your family and join in the fun!
TxSSAMT Fall 2018 Continuing Education Program and Conference
Located at Africa Live! Banquet Room, San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio Texas
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 20187:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in
7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Jean Palmer, RMA (AMT), Vice President
8:00-9:00 “The Endocannabinoid System and Cannibis”31-209-18 Ebony Lovingood, Allied Health Instructor,
Brightwood College
9:00-10:00 “Oral Inspection and Lesions of the Oral Mucosa”
31-210-18 Teresita Busby, Registered Dental Hygienist/Instructor, AMEDDC&S
10:00-11:00 “Occupational Stress in the Work Place”31-211-18 Ginelle Agnew RMA (AMT), Allied Health
Instructor, Brightwood College
11:00-1:00 TxSSAMT Semi Annual Business Meeting- All members are encouraged to attend Lunch is provided.
1:00-2:00 “Thromboelastography, Hemostasis, and the Diagnostic Management Team”
31-212-18 LaShanta Smart-Brice, Senior Medical Technologist, Hematology, BAMC.
2:00-3:00 “OsseoIntegration”31-213-18 Dr. Joseph Alderete Jr., MD,
Orthopaedics Surgery, BAMC/CFI
3:00-4:00 “Pearls for Mass Casualty Situations: Prepare, Rehearse, React, and Recover”
31-214-18 Mike Eldred, Training Manager/Instructor, Regional Training Sites-Medical
4:00-5:00 “Do’s and Don’ts of Phlebotomy”31-215-18 Taffy Durfee, MT (AMT) &
Jean Palmer, RMA (AMT)
Thanks for your attendance!Please travel home safely.
Visit us online at http://www.americanmedtech.org/AboutUs/StateSocieties/Texas.aspx
Note: Schedule is subject to change
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Join TxSSAMT for a 2019 Spring Conference Cruise!
When: March 28 - April 1, 2019Who: Anyone interested!
Carnival Cruise LinesShip: Carnival Valor
Ports of Call: Cozumel PlusCozumel Plus: Spend more time in port, unlocking exclusive excursion that take you exploring further and adventuring more.
From $309* / person*Interior room with bunk beds* Taxes, fees excursions and port expenses
are additional* prices subject to change
Pay for the cruise and get amazing CE lectures at no additional cost.
Proposed Itinerary:Day 1: Galveston depart at 4pmDay 2: Fun Day at Sea with AMT CE lectures
in the morningDay 3: Cozumel arrive at 9am and depart at 6pmDay 4: Fun Day at Sea with AMT CE lectures
in the morningDay 5: Galveston arrive at 8am
Please book with TxSSAMT group Deposit due upon bookingFinal Payment due by 1/27/2019
2019 TxSSAMT Spring Conference Cruise
Questions:KATRINA FRYARTxSSAMT [email protected]
Please Book with:Mauricio “MOE” Banderas, Personal Vacation PlannerCarnival Cruise LinesOffice: 800.819.3902 Ext. 85680 [email protected]
Office hoursMonday – Thursday: 11:00am – 8:00pmFriday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Calendar OF EventsTxSSAMT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARSFALL 2018 THROUGH FALL 2019
TxSSAMT FALL MEETING – 2018Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport/Quarry Market7615 Jones Maltsberger RoadSan Antonio, Texas 78216Phone (210) 930-2333
CONFERENCE & DINNER: San Antonio ZooYes, the Zoo! Come, Learn, Eat & Have Fun!Friday, Saturday, October 12 & 13, 2018Register: Through EZ-RegisterMeeting Host: Alfonso Clemmings, MT (AMT)Come join us, earn Continuing Education, and you may even find that long lost relative no-one wants to talk about.
MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL TREASURESMSSAMT Fall Scientific Business Meeting“Finding Educational Treasures in the Gulf”Friday, Saturday, October 19, & 20, 2018Holiday Inn Gulfport Airport9515 Highway 49Gulfport, Mississippi 39503
TXSSAMT SPRING EDUCATION MEETING – 2019Come join us for a different type of meeting. TxSSAMT is hosting a Conference Cruise on Carnival Cruise Line – CARNIVAL VALOR.Thursday, March 28, 2019 – Monday, April 1, 2019From $309/person plus Tax, Excursion Fees and Port Expenses. Book with TXSSAMT Group. Deposit due upon booking. Pay for the cruise and get CE Lectures at no additional cost. Final payment due by 1//27/2019. Questions: Contact Katrina Fryar MT (AMT), TxSSAMT President, [email protected].
PROPOSED ITINERARY:DAY 1: Leave Port of Galveston at 4:00 p.m.(Need to be ready to board between 12 & 1 p.m.)DAY 2: Fun day at sea with continuing lectures from 8:00 a.m. ‘til 12 noon. Rest of day yours to play and enjoy.DAY 3: Arrive Cozumel at 9:00 a.m. Depart at 6:00 p.m. – Have fun, shopping, going on excursions (extra fee), explore the island of Cozumel.DAY 4: Fun at Sea. Continue AMT Educational CE Lectures from 8:00 a.m. ‘til Noon. Place to be announced. From Noon ‘til whenever, yours to have fun.DAY 5: Back to Galveston at 8:00 a.m. Our State Society hopes this will be a fun time for all and a safe trip to and from Galveston to your respective homes.
TxSSAMT FALL MEETING – 2019TxSSAMT Educational Conference SiteHouston, TexasDetails: For location and times - To Be Announced
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 20197:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in
7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT), President
8:00-9:00 “My Tummy hurts: A look at the colon”31-101-19 Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT),
TxSSAMT President
9:00-10:00 “Progeria”31-102-19 Jean Palmer, MT(AMT),
TxSSAMT Vice President
10:00-11:00 “Tattoos and Your Health: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”
31-103-19 Taffy Durfee, MT(AMT), Central District Councillor, TxSSAMT Past President
11:00-12:00 “The Psychological Effects of Cancer”31-104-19 David Finch, MT(AMT),
TxSSAMT Board Member
TxSSAMT Spring 2019 Continuing Education Program and Conference
Carnival Cruise Lines on the Valor
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 20197:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in
7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Jean Palmer, RMA (AMT), Vice President
8:00-9:00 “Personality Types: Understand Strategies of Dealing with People”
31-105-19 Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT), TxSSAMT President
9:00-10:00 “Leadership 101 - Who’s driving the Bus” 31-106-19 David Finch, MT(AMT), TxSSAMT Board Member
10:00-11:00 “Applications of Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy”
31-107-19 T. J. Weatherly, MT(AMT, TxSSAMT Treasurer
11:00-12:00 “Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – It’s not just infertility”
31-108-19 Michelle Hege, MT(AMT), TxSSAMT Convention Coordinator
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Sunscreen is vital for skin protection. But researchers are finding that even ‘reef-friendly’ versions may pose
serious environmental threats. Hawaii Governor David Ige has signed into law a ban on the sale, offer, or distribution of any sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate. That means that come January 1, 2021, Hawaii hopefully will be free of these chemical-touting sunscreens. These chemicals have been shown to cause environmental harm – particularly for coral reefs.
The ban was prompted from research from a study by Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, a nonprofit scientific organization. The results of this study determined that oxybenzone and octinoxate, when washed off into the water from our sunscreen-ed bodies, cause bleaching, deformities, DNA damage and death in coral.
But just how conclusive the evidence on sunscreen’s impact on coral reefs—and whether consumers should switch to “reef-friendly” sunscreens—remains disputed. There are two kinds of sunscreen ingredients on the market, which work in different ways.
1. Physical sunscreens, also called Mineral or Inorganic, block or reflect both UVA and UVB rays;
2. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide: Chemical, organic sunscreens, which typically include oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone and PABA as ingredients, absorb and reduce UV rays’ ability to penetrate the skin.
Aerosol sunscreens are the worst offender because the chemicals travel fast. While it’s unclear to what extent
exactly bleaching actually affected by sunscreen compared to other factors, an estimated 6,000 to 14,000 tons of sunscreen go into coral reef areas each year. And this is enough, to make an impact.
Up to 40 percent of coral reefs are being bleached. In the Caribbean, it’s near 60 percent. The moment you step into the ocean, the oxybenzone you’ve slathered on your skin begins to seep into the waters around you. It doesn’t take long for it to build up to dangerous levels, In the meantime, scientists are working on a few possible solutions.
One research team from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Florida is working on creating a “natural sunscreen” from shinorine, a UV-absorbing ingredient harvested from algae.
Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources reports that the sunscreen issue is more of a local matter, but remember all coastal regions have important marine life that the chemicals might be affecting, even if coral reefs aren’t common in your area. So, the main take-away point from this study is switch to zinc oxide!
For consumers both interested in protecting their skin from sun damage and protect the environment, what’s the right choice? n
Summitted by Jean Palmer,AS,cRMA,AHI
Sources: CNN (1) (2), Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science/scientists-are-unraveling-new-dangers-sunscreen-coral-reefs-180969627/#U1ByEuypMkmedvFz.99 https://assets.labroots.com/_public/_files/system/ck/trending/tropical-snorkeling-coral-reef-safe-sunscreen-sm_236c07875156dd069d04cdbf81196ce6.jpeg
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