The OAML wishes to extend our congratulations to the 5 exceptional individuals chosen by our Selection Committee to receive $1000 scholarships, in recognition of their ongoing efforts to pursue careers in the medical laboratory industry. The 5 scholarship winners are (in no particular order): Leanne Holdaway Fiona Rebelo Samantha Sanchez Cindy Prashad Phoenix Shum Thank
Read moreFor decades, the Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories (“OAML”) and its members have taken a leading role to ensure that Ontarians benefit from one of the highest quality community laboratory testing systems in North America. Ontarians that attend member OAML laboratories are assured that they are receiving the highest quality laboratory testing that meet or
Read moreTo support the residents of Windsor and Essex County, laboratory services are available at the following locations: Medical Laboratories of Windsor 1428 Ouellette Avenue (7:00am to 6:00pm) LifeLabs 6505 Tecumseh Road East (visit LifeLabs.com for hours of operation or to book an appointment) Dynacare 3176 Dougall Ave (visit Dynacare.ca/Windsor) LifeLabs 59 Main Street East, Kingsville
Read moreWhen it comes to medical tests and procedures, less can sometimes be better. According to a new report released this week, Ontario health care providers are successfully working to provide and improve quality care by reducing unnecessary care to patients across Ontario. Released by Health Quality Ontario and Choosing Wisely Canada, the report, Spotlight on
Read moreThis article is from Know Pathology, Know Healthcare (knowpathology.com.au), an extremely informative pathology website based in Australia. Posted here with permission. The term overdiagnosis is not one most patients are familiar with and in medical circles is highly controversial. There is some debate around a definition of the term. Professor Jenny Doust of Bond University
Read moreThe OAML wishes to extend our congratulations to the 5 exceptional individuals chosen by our Selection Committee to receive $1000 scholarships, in recognition of their ongoing efforts to pursue careers in the medical laboratory industry. The 5 scholarship winners are (in no particular order): Amanda Xiao Wei Wang Dongbao Fu Erin Choi Fathima Nuzha Mubarak
Read moreThe Quality Management Partnership, a partnership between CCO and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, is currently recruiting a regional lead for the pathology quality management program representing the private labs in Ontario. The private lab Expression of Interest (EOI) is available to view here. This posting is open until August 22.
Read moreToday marks World Accreditation Day as a global initiative, jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation. This year’s theme focuses on how accreditation can be a global tool to support public policy for all areas in the public sector.
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