SDMS Sound News, Volume 8, Issue 2

Volume 8, Issue 2 February 28, 2006 ISSN 1543-0448

In This Issue...

New Health Insurance Services for SDMS Members
Department of Labor Updates Diagnostic Medical Sonography Entry in Occupational Outlook Handbook
Exhibitors, Supporters and Advertisers: Join us in Denver!
SDMS Members Honored
SDMS Welcomes New Staff Member
Awards and Competitions Deadlines Approaching
2005 Sonography Awareness Month CLEARANCE SALE
News & Notes
Important Dates

This issue of SDMS Sound News is sponsored by GE Healthcare, a PLATINUM sponsor of SDMS.

GE Healthcare is the leading global pharmaceutical provider of diagnostic imaging products. GE Healthcare is dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with products that expand and improve their diagnostic capabilities and contribute to the treatment of disease. With a focus in cardiovascular imaging, GE Healthcare markets Optison (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres for Injection, USP) for use in echocardiography.

SDMS Sound News is a way of sharing important or time-sensitive news with our members. It supplements our print newsletter, News Wave, and provides links to new information and services available on the SDMS web site. SDMS Sound News is published monthly. An archive of past issues is available at http://www.sdms.org/lists/soundnewsarchive.asp



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	1. New Health Insurance Services for SDMS Members SDMS is pleased to announce a partnership with HealthInsurance.com to help provide assistance in locating health-related insurance coverage to all SDMS members. HealthInsurance.com has a proven track record in helping association members locate and purchase insurance products that fit their needs. Among the lines of insurance that are available are: Individual Medical Short-Term Medical Travel Medical Global Medical Please visit http://sdms.healthinsurance.com for more information and to get your quote. It is important to note that, as with any insurance coverage, products may not be available in all states. That decision is made by the state insurance commissions, not the insurer.



	2. Department of Labor Updates Diagnostic Medical Sonography Entry in Occupational Outlook Handbook The U.S. Department of Labor recently updated the entry for "Diagnostic Medical Sonographers" in the Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making career decisions. You can read the entire entry at: http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm



	3. Exhibitors, Supporters and Advertisers: Join us in Denver! The new Exhibitor Prospectus for the 2006 SDMS Annual Conference has just been mailed out. This is the best time to stake out your spot in the exhibit hall, as well as take advantage of the support and advertising opportunities that are available. Two highlight events this year will be the Wild Wild West Shindig and the Awards Dinner and Karaoke Fundraiser. New high-visibility advertising opportunities include door drops, hotel TV advertising, and keycard imprinting. There are plenty of opportunities to choose from, but many are exclusive, and it's first come, first served. Look for your Exhibitor Prospectus in the mail, or go to our online version at: http://www.sdms.org/meetings/resources/ac2006ep.pdf



	4. SDMS Members Honored Two SDMS members were recently honored in the January 2006 issue of Medical Imaging. You can read the entire article at: http://www.medicalimagingmag.com/issues/articles/2006-01_01.asp Robert DeJong and Tracey Adams were both named to the first Medical Imaging Industry Top 10 (in the "technologist category"). This is an honor for Bob and Tracey because they were included by votes from their peers, readers of Medical Imaging. Congratulations!



	5. SDMS Welcomes New Staff Member Carol Smith, Receptionist Carol has attended many courses at Collin County Community College in the Dallas, TX area and has over 15 years of business experience in Accounting, Property Management, and Administrative Assistant positions. In her position, Carol will be answering our phone lines, filling orders, preparing correspondence and processing mail and faxes. Carol looks forward to assisting you. Carol may be contacted by email at csmith@sdms.org or by phone at 800-229-9506 or 214-473-8057. We hope you will join us in welcoming Carol to the SDMS team.



	6. Awards and Competitions Deadlines Approaching There is still time for students and sonographers to prepare and submit their application for the following awards/competitions: March 31 SDMS Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline May 31 NEW DEADLINE - SDMS Educational Foundation Research Awards deadline NEW DEADLINE - SDMS Awards and Competitions deadline July 31 SDMS Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline SDMS Educational Foundation CME Grants deadline For more information about these awards and competitions, visit: http://www.sdms.org/pdf/awards.pdf



	7. 2005 Sonography Awareness Month CLEARANCE SALE We're clearing out the 2005 merchandise to make room for our exciting new 2006 line. Quantities (and T-shirt sizes) are limited to our remaining stock. Need to brighten up your office or complete your commemorative poster collection? This is your last chance to get the 2005 "Imaging all the People" poster for just $2.00. All of the other items do not feature the year - so they are perfect for promoting sonography awareness anywhere and any time! T-shirts (sizes S to XXL): $3.00 each Mugs: $5.00 each Buttons: $.50 each Pack of 25 Stickers: $3.00 each To order, call toll free 1-800-229-9506 Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (CST)



	8. News & Notes The News & Notes column includes links to web-based news articles of interest to sonographers. To submit articles, send the URL to webmaster@sdms.org Focused Ultrasound Effective Against Fibroids http://www.ardms.org/newswire/02132006/02132006.htm#Focused 3D Boosts Efficiency of Transvaginal Sonography http://www.ardms.org/newswire/02132006/02132006.htm#3D Microbubbles Speed Ultrasound-Enhanced Clot Lysis in Stroke http://www.ardms.org/newswire/02202006/02202006.htm#Microbubbles Stress Echo Predicts Risk in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics http://www.ardms.org/newswire/02202006/02202006.htm#Stress

9. Important Dates

March 31	SDMS Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline
May 31	NEW DEADLINE SDMS Educational Foundation Research Awards deadline
May 31	NEW DEADLINE SDMS Awards and Competitions deadline
July 31	SDMS Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline
July 31	SDMS Educational Foundation CME Grants deadline
Oct 12 - 15	2006 SDMS Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado
November 30	SDMS Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline



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