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Alabama State Society of American Medical Technologists
Volume: 46 Issue: 2 December 2011
New Web Page
www.americanmedtech.org
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CONTENTS
2. Delegate Requirements and Award Winners
3. Testosterone‐ The bottom line
6 Magnolia Education Treasures
8. Presidential Message
9. Editor’s Message
10. Officers and Board Members
11. Continued from June’s 2011 Alatech – List of Xenoestrogens‐ Not all inclusive
13. Councilor’s Message
16. Magnolia Education Treasures
17. AMT’s 74rd National Convention
18. Reminders
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December 2011
The ALATECH is the official publication of the Alabama State Society of American Medical Technologists and is published bi‐annually. Contributions and editorial communications should be sent to the editor. Contributions should be typewritten and will not be returned unless specifically requested by the author.
Editorial opinions printed in the ALATECH are those of the authors and are not the official opinion of the ALSSAMT.
ALSSAMT reserves the right to edit all communications to the ALATECH.
Publication Dates: First Issue – June 15th and Second Issue – December 15th.
Advertising Rates: Full pages ‐ $50, half pages ‐ $25 and business cards ‐$10. 18
REMINDERS:
MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL TREASURES
Montgomery, Alabama February 17‐18, 2012
National Dental Assistants Week
March 5‐9, 2012
National Laboratory Professional Week April 22‐28, 2012
AMT 74th Educational Program and National Meeting
San Antonio, Texas July 9 – 14, 2012
National Medical Assistants Week
October 22‐26, 2012
2012’s Delegate Requirements:
1) AMT Resolutions and Meet the Candidates
Delegates credentials at AMT Information Desk
2) AMT District Meetings
3) Town Hall Session
All delegates must be credentialed in order to participate in the business meeting.
4) AMT Annual Business Meeting
Annual Award Winners Congratulations to the following members for being selected for an AMT national award: Nikki Parsons ‐ Distinguished Achievement Michele Gillies ‐ Exceptional Merit Dr. Paul C. Brown ‐ O. C. Skip Skinner Uniform Services Award 2
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Testosterone‐ The bottom line
Testosterone is a hormone that is found in males and females. Testosterone is referred to as androgen in males. It is the principal male sex hormone. It causes body tissues to bulk up, and it encourages the retention of protein. Androgens are a group of male hormones that are responsible for the development of the male reproductive system and secondary male sexual characteristics such as voice depth and facial hair. In the male body, testosterone is produced in vast quantities. In the female body, more specifically in the ovaries, only about one‐seventh of the male amount is produced.
More than 95 percent of testosterone is produced mainly in the testes in men and in the ovaries in females. The hypothalamus stimulates the testosterone production by releasing a substance to the pituitary gland. This in return, produces a gonadotropin‐releasing hormone. This hormone in return releases a luteinizing hormone into the bloodstream. When the luteinizing hormone reaches the testes, it influences activity in Leydig cells. The Leydig cells gradually change into a series of compounds until it becomes testosterone.
The amount of testosterone in men is usually three times the amount that is found in women. The amount of testosterone is usually measured using two tests: free testosterone and total testosterone. According to LabCorp’s Directory of Services and Interpretive Guide, males between the ages of 20 and 59 should have free testosterone levels between 6.6 to 26.5pg/mL, respectively. Females ages 20 to 59 should have free testosterone levels between 0.0 to 2.2pg/mL, respectively. This guide also has a reference interval for total testosterone. Adult males’ total testosterone should be between 280 to 800ng/mL. Females’ total testosterone has a reference interval of 6 to 82ng/mL. Maintaining certain levels of testosterone is very important. The increase or decrease of testosterone in the body can cause many problems.
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MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL TREASURES
Saturday February 18, 2012 7:30 am ‐ 12:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome Ceremonies
Paul Brown D. Min, MT (AMT) Immediate Past President
8:15 am – 9:15 am Bad Blood: The “Tuskegee Syphilis Study”
9:15 am – 9:45 am Coffee Break & Exhibits
9:45 am – 11:00 am “The Future Roles of MT/CLS/MLS”
9:45 am – 11:00 am “Pediatric Potpourri"
11:00 am – 12:00 pm “Interactive Lecture RBC Morphology
Comes in All Colors, Shapes, and Sizes!”
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Emerging Multidrug Organisms 21st Century
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Get "Seriously Excited" About Body Fluids
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm “The Basics of Writing a Scientific Paper”
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Magnolia Business Meeting
Embassy Suites Montgomery - Hotel & Conference Center
300 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Tel: 1‐334‐269‐5055 Fax: 1‐334‐269‐0360
Room Rates: Single/Double Triple Quad $ 119.00 $ 129.00 $ 139.00
Reservations received after 1/16/2012 will be provided on a space available basis at the regular rate.
• Check-out time is: noon Check-in time starts at: 3 PM • Complimentary Shuttle service to and from the Montgomery Regional Airport. • Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast and the nightly Manager’s
Reception. • Coffee maker w/coffee & tea, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, ironing board
and iron, hi-speed wireless internet in each suite • All suites include sleeper sofa. • USA Today newspaper. (M-F) • Sweet
Dreams bedding to provide support and luxury. 16
Testosterone‐ The bottom line
Maintaining a certain level of testosterone in the body is important in males, as well as females. Therefore, when a person experiences certain symptoms, these levels will be checked. This helps to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patient.
http://www.natural‐hormones.net/testosterone.htm
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4815672_high‐testosterone‐side‐effects‐men.html
Photos taken during NMAW. Virginia College (top) And Trenholm State Technical College (bottom) participated in a proclamation signing ceremony
with Governor Bentley in support of NMAW.
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AMT office has undergone new computer software in July. The new address is: www.americanmedtech.org , so please Do Not Use AMT1.com.
The AMT cookbook is ready for sell. One hundred and sixty copies were sold at the National Convention. If you couldn’t attend the convention and would like to purchase a copy, please contact AMT office. Price of the cookbook will be $15.00.
National Medical Assistant’s Week will be October 17‐21. Let’s recognize medical assistant’s vital role and contributions in healthcare. I hope all RMAs have a great, fun‐filled week.
All Southern states are functioning very well and all states are experiencing an increase in state membership and schools. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee will participate in the Magnolia Educational Treasures held in February, 2012. North Carolina and South Carolina will participate in the Carolina Clinical Connection. It will be held in April 2012 at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you can’t attend the National Convention, I hope you have the opportunity to attend one or both of these meetings. I have attended both of the meetings. They both offer great lectures and you will have a great time.
And last, but not least, I would like to congratulate the award winners in my district. Mary Midkiff, MT, from North Carolina received the highest honor of AMT‐ Order of the Golden Microscope. Everett Bloodworth, MT, from Kentucky received the Tech of the Year. Michelle Gillies, MT, from Alabama received Exceptional Merit Award. Yvonne Herman, MT, from Kentucky, Peggy Oiler, MT, from Georgia, and Patricia Poitier‐Sands, RMA, from Florida received the Pillar Award. Veronica Lawson, MT, from Tennessee, Alice Macomber, AHI, RMA, and RPT, from Florida, Georgia McCauley, MT, from North Carolina and Nikki Parsons, MT, AHI, from Virginia received the Distinguished Achievement Award. Paul Brown, D.Min, MT, from Alabama received the O.C. “Skip” Skinner Uniformed Services Award. Kathlene Hardy, RMA, from Florida and Cathy Swails, MT, from Virginia received the GEM Award.
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All states in the Southern District were Honor Roll States for 2010 and I hope to add CASMET to the list next year. Tennessee was awarded 1st place journal for Tenn‐O‐Scope, Editor Kaye Tschop. Editor of the Year was awarded to Kaye Tschop, MT, from Tennessee. Third place newsletter was a tie between Florida: Florida News for AHP‐ Richard Crowner, Editor and Kentucky: The Bluegrass Tech‐ Everett Bloodworth, Editor. It is an honor and my pleasure to represent the great Southern District. Keep up the good work and I plan to visit some of your states this fall. I look forward to seeing you there.
Respectfully,
Shannon H. Newman, BSMT, (AMT) Southern District Councilor 249 Willie Craig Road Bassett, VA 24055 (h) 276‐629‐7827 (c) 276‐732‐9334 E‐mail: [email protected]
Alabama State Society Of
American Medical Technology Scientific Meeting
Females that have increased levels of testosterone often have increased hair growth, male patterned baldness, deepening of the voice, and change in body shape. The increase of hair growth usually appears on the face, chest and upper lip. The hair is usually fine, may turn course and darken. Over a long period of time, without treatment, women with high testosterone may find that their muscle mass increases, body fat is redistributed and in rare cases enlargement of the clitoris occurs. Increased levels of testosterone are usually seen in menopausal women. Other frequent causes of high testosterone levels are low estrogen levels, hyperthyroidism, and dysfunctional adrenal glands. Females that have decreased levels of testosterone often experience a loss of sexual desire and energy, increased fat storage, and depression. Testosterone production drops steadily in women – by as much as five percent annually. Frequently, low levels of testosterone can be caused by, but not limited to low progesterone levels, age, and ovary removal. High testosterone levels in men may be caused by genetics, pituitary gland problems or from taking testosterone supplements or anabolic steroids. Some side effects of high testosterone levels are temporary and resolve when testosterone levels return to normal, but other effects may be permanent and require medical treatment. Men with high levels of testosterone can experience increased baldness, acne, enlarged prostate and/or prostate cancer, infertility and liver disease. Signs of low testosterone in men may include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction (ED), lowered sperm count or increased breast size. Men also may have symptoms similar to those seen during menopause in women ‐ hot flashes, increased irritability, inability to concentrate and depression. Some men may have a prolonged and severe decrease in testosterone production. As a result, they may experience loss of body hair and reduced muscle mass, their bones may be more brittle and prone to fracture, and their testes may become smaller and softer. In younger men, low testosterone production may reduce the development of body and facial hair, muscle mass and genitals. Maintaining a certain level of testosterone in the body is important in males, as well as females. Therefore, when a person experiences certain symptoms, these levels will be checked. This helps to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 4
I am composing my comments as I watch the snow fall again in Virginia
the year through AMTrax.
Southern District Councilor “WOW”‐What a great National Convention! The National Convention was held in the Southern District at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. It was a week filled with fun and many continuing education opportunities. This year the Councilor’s theme was: Change and what a better way to start the week with the keynote address‐ Shift to Professional Paradise Navigating the Twists and Turns of Healthcare Today. Vicki Hess, RN, MS, CSP, spoke on how healthcare employees should accept responsibility and change their state of mind about working in healthcare. She presented tips for healthcare employees to create and maintain a long‐term behavior change and to keep positive connections with co‐workers, patients, and their family members. We had great attendance this year: 229 MT/MLT, 110 RMA, 38 RPT, 4 RDA, 15 AHI, 83 CASMET, 79 Guests, 29 Speakers, 18 Exhibitors, 7 Office Staff, 6 CLMA/COLT, 1 CLC, 16 Students and 149 first‐timers with a total of 615. There were 39 first‐timers from the Southern District that were pre‐registered and 4 students from Alabama’s Virginia College.
Next year’s convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, July 9‐14, 2012. Room rates are $119.00 plus 16.75% taxes (rate valid from July 4 to July 17, 2012). Website is www.sanantonioregency.hyatt.com. It is located on and in the heart of the River Walk, surrounded by unique shops and restaurants. It is across for the historic Alamo and 8 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. There will be complimentary fitness center access for AMT attendees and complimentary wireless services in guestrooms for AMT attendees.
Magnolia Educational Treasures will be held at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery, Alabama on February 17th‐18th, 2012. Room rates are $119.00 single and double, $129.00 triple, and $139.00 for quad. They have a heated indoor pool with fitness center. There will be a $5.00 parking fee/day. Please start making plans to attend both meetings for
MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL TREASURES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17‐18, 2012
Friday February 17, 2012
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome Ceremonies
Randy Swopes, MT (AMT) Central District Council
Color Guard Provided by Maxwell‐Gunter
8:15 am – 9:30 am “Strange and Unusual Medical Case Studies”
9:30 am – 9:45 am Coffee Break
9:45 am – 12:00 pm “Visualization for Change in the Medical
Profession
9:45 am – 10:45 am “Review of the American Medical
Technologist Function”
10:45 am ‐12:00 pm “Effective Inventory Management”
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch/Exhibits
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Adventures in Solid Phase, Blood Bank”
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm “Tuberculosis from a Laboratorian's
Perspective"
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Registered Medical Assisting is not a Job,
it is a Calling”
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break Exhibits
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm “Impact of Antibiotic‐Resistant Gram‐
Negative Bacteria”
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm “The Surveyors are Coming”
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Exhibit Expo
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm State Business/Board Meeting
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Article Finders & Literature Searchers!
If you find an article that adds value to you and your career, please send the reference information (date, title of magazine, article title, author and issue information) to Dr. David Plaut at [email protected]. He will then write an abstract of the article for publication in AMT’s Journal of CE Topics and Issues. Your work shall be credited and your name listed as the supplier of the article information. 12
Room Rate Code:”AMT” Room Rate Effective Feb 16-18, 2012
MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL TREASURES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17‐18, 2012
Registration Form
Name:________________________________________________
City:____________________State:__________Zip:______________
Email__________________
Employer:___________________ Student: Yes___ No___ School_______________________________
AMT Membership #_______________ MT MLT CMLA RMA AHI RPT RDA CMAS CLC (please circle)
Membership in other Professional Organizations:___________________________________________
Make Checks payable to: Magnolia Educational Treasures
Mail Registration to:
AMT/Magnolia, c/o Peggy Oiler, 268 Pine Valley Circle, Lawrenceville,
Georgia 30046
Please circle the sessions you plan to attend: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Please indicate if you have special dietary needs for lunches and we will make every effort to accommodate you. _________________________
Registration Fees Prior to Feb. 1st: Full two days ‐ $120 and students $70
One day ‐ $75 and students $40
For more Information call: Randy Swopes @ 337‐794‐1164 or 337‐437‐4022 or Email [email protected] 7
Presidential Message
Greetings fellow AMT members,
Seasons greeting to all Alabama AMT members, I don’t know about you, but to me this year has gone by pretty fast. I would like to thank the ALASSAMT officers and board members for their dedication and loyalty to the organization over the past 12 months. Please feel free to email, call, or write to us with your suggestions and or comments. We are always open to, and liking for new ideas. If you are an active member, then come on board and help us with one of our committees. We can never have too much help in an organization such as this. As we enter into 2012, let us not forget about the upcoming Magnolia Educational Treasures meeting held in Montgomery, AL February 17‐18, 2012. The organizers have done a great job with lining up some great education topics. This is a great chance to start the year off with a handful of CEUs. I look forward to seeing Alabama’s AMT members showing up to help and support our state since we will be hosting this event. To all our new graduates/members still looking for employment, do not lose hope, Stay focused, and keep submitting those resumes. Continue to look over your material, so that when you land that career position you will make a smooth transition into the workforce. Your breakthrough is on the horizon. Have a Merry Christmas and may your New Year be filled with love and joy! Take Care.
Cedric Swinney, MT ALSSAMT President
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Continued from June’s 2011 Alatech ‐ List of Xenoestrogens‐ Not all inclusive
• Organ chlorines are one of the largest sources. They are used in pesticides, dry cleaning, bleaching of feminine‐hygiene products and the manufacture of plastics.
• Bisphenol‐A, a breakdown of polycarbonate, is used in many plastic bottles. It’s found in the lining of many food cans and juice containers.
• Avoid heated plastics, plastic lined items and Styrofoam (microwave, oven, sun), as the polycarbonate escapes
• Use glass, ceramics or steel to store/consume foods and liquids. • Choose organic produce. Always go organic with thin skinned fruits
and vegetables. • Buy hormone‐free animal products (eggs, poultry, meats, and dairy).
To avoid xenoestrogen injections, supplements, bovine growth hormone.
• A common food preservative in processed foods (BHS: butylated hydroxyanisole).
• Avoid non‐organic coffee and tea. • Use reverse‐osmosis filter water or purchase your own filter
(drinking and bathing). • Many creams and cosmetics contain parabens and stearal konium
chloride. Choose natural brands (preservatives made with minerals or grapefruit seed extract).
• Most skin lotions, creams, soaps, shampoo, cosmetics use parabens and phenoxyethanol as a preservative. Substances are 100% absorbed into the body. Go natural or organic.
• Phthalates are commonly found in baby lotions and powders. • Sunscreen can contain benzophenone‐3, homosalate, 4‐methyl‐
benzylidene camphor, octal‐methoxycinnamate, octal‐dimethyl‐PABA. Go organic.
• Many perfumes, deodorizers, air fresheners have artificial scents and contain phthalates.
• Most perfumes are petrochemically based. • Nail polish and removers contain harsh chemicals. • Hormone replacement therapy (contains synthetic estrogens) ‐ opt
for paraben‐free progesterone cream.
How to Avoid Xenoestrogens, Linda Beadle – Feb. 26, 2010 11
AMT Headquarters: 1‐800‐275‐1268 1‐847‐823‐5169
Fax: 1‐847‐823‐0458
Alabama Receives Honor Roll
Editor:
Thanks for your assistance and please, send any suggestions. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to serve and be a part of ALATECH, ALSSAMT, and American Medical Technologists. I invite you to participate with your attendance, contributions, and meetings. All suggestions are welcomed at any meeting or function. David E. Betts, MBA, MT 7335 Meadow Wood Dr. Mobile, Alabama 36619 © 251‐463‐4328 Fax: 251‐436‐7768 E‐mail: [email protected]
President: Cedric Swinney, MT
6408 Sycamore Drive Montgomery Al 36117
(h) 334‐263‐6503 E‐mail: [email protected] Vice‐President – NMAW: Rikki R. Packer, RMA 17348 Sandy Ridge Road Foley, Alabama 35535 (b) 251‐550‐8710 (h) 251‐971‐1864 E‐mail: [email protected] Secretary: Angela Woodson, RMA 8215 Fairhaven Lane Montgomery, Alabama 36117 (b) 251‐648‐7234 E‐mail: [email protected] Treasurer – Associate Editor: Nettie L. Norphleet, RMA 817 Criterion Street Prichard, Alabama 36610 (h) 251‐457‐6479 E‐mail: [email protected] Legislative Chair: Frances Simpson, MT 409 East 4th Street Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674 (h) 256‐314‐0861 E‐mail: [email protected] NLPW: Paul C. Brown, D. Min., MT 2506 S. Cobb Loop Millbrook, Alabama 36054 Immediate Past‐National (h) 334‐285‐3976 President E‐mail: [email protected] Board Members: Michele Gillies, MT E‐mail: [email protected]
Salimata Kone‐Coulibaly, MT E‐mail: [email protected] Not Pictured.