The Fort Myers campus has hired an MLT coordinator (Steve Shelfer) and is trying to get enough students to start the program. I was surprised when Steve told me that 70% to 80% of a patient's medical record are lab results, but there's going to be a severe shortage of lab technicians to meet the needs of a growing and aging U.S. population. It "smelled" like a good news story to me, even if I weren't connected to a college that is new in town and offers the MLT associate's degree.
I emailed the story idea and some Labor Dept. stats to some local editors and reporters, some of whom I know. I wrote that although I have a vested interest in the college, "I think it is a great story idea - really a worry if the labs are unable to hire people - esp. in this economy."
The editor of Florida Weekly, with whom I am acquainted, sent a reporter to interview Steve and our MLT program was featured on the cover of the Business section, with a teaser on the front page: http://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/news/2009/0603/business_plans/032.html
Now we just hope it piques students' interest!
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4 comments:
Libby I admire your cleverness! What a great example of networking. Well done!
Libby, that's wonderful! Impressive initiative!
What a great idea! I don't have any friends in that business as my husband is a deputy and tends to run the other way when he sees them coming. They always seem to twist what was said to their benefit here in Mankato. Job well done.
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