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COLA Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA Inc.) In 1993, COLA was granted deemed status by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation.

is a leading physician-directed organization promoting health and safety through accreditation and educational programs with over 98% customer satisfaction. As a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States, COLA is the only laboratory accreditation provider that operates its accreditation program in accordance with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. This means we offer our customers a unique, standardized program and staff dedicated to satisfaction and laboratory quality. Our surveyors and technical advisors are guided by a coaching approach and uncomplicated quality engineered processes. Laboratories of all types and sizes are evaluated and mentored to produce accurate test results and meet CLIA regulations.

Attending the Ninth Annual Clinical Lab 2.0 Public Workshop in Chicago?Be sure to connect with COLA’s CEO, Nancy Stratto...
02/27/2026

Attending the Ninth Annual Clinical Lab 2.0 Public Workshop in Chicago?

Be sure to connect with COLA’s CEO, Nancy Stratton, MBA, who will be taking the stage as a featured speaker! You’ll also see COLA’s Medical Director, Cynthia Bruzzi, MD, in attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For , COLA celebrates the work of William A. Hinton, M.D an educator and pathologist who invented the Hinton Test for s...
02/27/2026

For , COLA celebrates the work of William A. Hinton, M.D an educator and pathologist who invented the Hinton Test for syphilis.

Read more about him here: https://hubs.ly/Q044-TDT0

Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunit...
02/27/2026

Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunities, healthcare and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.

Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q044-T-40

Have you checked out some of the breakout session speakers for COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum May 6 in Nashville? We...
02/26/2026

Have you checked out some of the breakout session speakers for COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum May 6 in Nashville? We’re excited to bring you an outstanding lineup of industry leaders!

Paola Pagan, MBA, BSMT
UHealth Laboratories at the University of Miami Health System

Jeanne Mumford MLS (ASCP)
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dan Scungio MLS (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ)
Dan The Lab Safety Man, Inc.

Alejandro Molinelli, PhD, NRCC-CC, FADLM
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Bodhraj Acharya, PhD, HCLD(ABB), MLS(ASCP)

Aaron Odegard M.S. MLS(ASCP)CM SM CM QLS CM
Baptist Health

Melody Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS
University of Kansas Health System

Joe Wiencek, PhD, D(ABCC)
Vanderbilt School of Medicine

Selena Warden, MSc, C(ASCP)cm
Southwest Transplant Alliance

Stephanie Whitehead, MBA, MPH, MLS (ASCP)
University Health System

Patrick Kyle, PhD
The University of Mississippi Medical Center

April German, MLS(ASCPcm), Sigma-QM
Lab Connections

Camille McKay,M.Ed, BSHCA
SUNY Broome

Jasbir Singh Arora, PhD
Advanced Laboratory Services Inc.

Read more about our distinguished guests and don’t forget to register today to get a chance to hear from them! https://hubs.ly/Q044RzQ80

More speakers to come soon!

Laboratory leadership today goes far beyond technical expertise — it’s about strategy, influence and connecting science ...
02/26/2026

Laboratory leadership today goes far beyond technical expertise — it’s about strategy, influence and connecting science to organizational success.

Join us for:

Birth of a Leader in Laboratory Diagnostics: From Bench to Boardroom
🗓️ March 12, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 PM ET

Designed for laboratory science professionals focused on leadership and career growth, this webinar will explore how to:

🔹 Identify the gap between scientific leadership and executive decision-making
🔹 Translate clinical data into valuation, margin growth and strategic conversations
🔹 Lead diverse teams through restructuring and high-growth phases
🔹 Position laboratory expertise as a driver of business and clinical outcomes

Featuring Lesley E. Northrop, PhD, FACMG, a recognized diagnostics innovator and industry advisor with deep experience spanning clinical science, product innovation and executive leadership.

🎓 This webinar is approved for 1.0 P.A.C.E. contact hours. MediaLab by Vastian is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®
🤝 Presented in collaboration with Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA Inc.)

https://hubs.ly/Q044Pv3N0

Did you know COLA can assess your laboratory for conformance to the ISO 15189 standard?Visit https://hubs.ly/Q044yFnn0 f...
02/25/2026

Did you know COLA can assess your laboratory for conformance to the ISO 15189 standard?

Visit https://hubs.ly/Q044yFnn0 for more information!

02/24/2026

Tomorrow, February 25, 2026, COLA’s CEO Nancy Stratton, MBA, and Medical Director Cynthia Bruzzi, MD, will be in Washington, DC for ACLA’s Annual Meeting!

February is American Heart Month, a reminder for everyone to prioritize cardiovascular health. Nearly 35% of U.S. adults...
02/23/2026

February is American Heart Month, a reminder for everyone to prioritize cardiovascular health. Nearly 35% of U.S. adults have high , a key risk factor for heart disease. Cholesterol includes LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) types. When LDL is too high or HDL is too low, plaque can build up in blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of serious heart conditions.

Stay on top of your heart health and talk to your doctor about your cholesterol levels today.

🎤 LEF Speaker SpotlightWe’re excited to welcome Elana Postawa MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, LSSGB to our Laboratory Enrichment Forum...
02/20/2026

🎤 LEF Speaker Spotlight

We’re excited to welcome Elana Postawa MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, LSSGB to our Laboratory Enrichment Forum!

Elana is a clinical laboratory leader with 18 years of experience driving operational excellence across many laboratory settings. From staffing and workflow optimization to quality systems and CLIA compliance, Elana brings expertise in laboratory performance improvement. You don’t want to miss her C.A.S.C.A.D.E. leadership workshop session!

Register for our LEF today: https://hubs.ly/Q043VfZy0

🎤 LEF Speaker Spotlight: Meet Katrina Burruss DHS, MLS, CLC, a military veteran, three-time best-selling author and fi...
02/19/2026

🎤 LEF Speaker Spotlight:
Meet Katrina Burruss DHS, MLS, CLC, a military veteran, three-time best-selling author and first-generation graduate with more than 24 years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Specializing in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, she earned her Doctor of Health Sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University and has served as a consulting expert since 2017, helping laboratories strengthen operations and elevate best practices.

We look forward to hearing from her at COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum during the C.A.S.C.A.D.E Leadership Workshop May 6 in Nashville! Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q043PDY40

🎤 LEF Speaker Spotlight It is COLA’s pleasure to have Stephanie Whitehead MBA, MPH, MLS (ASCP) as a speaker at our Labor...
02/19/2026

🎤 LEF Speaker Spotlight

It is COLA’s pleasure to have Stephanie Whitehead MBA, MPH, MLS (ASCP) as a speaker at our Laboratory Enrichment Forum May 6 in Nashville. With extensive experience in both hospital administration and laboratory operations, Stephanie combines expertise in conflict resolution, team building and customer-focused service. She is also a co-host of the internationally streamed laboratory podcast, eLABorate Topics.

We are excited to hear her expertise in leadership and operational excellence during the C.A.S.C.A.D.E. leadership workshop.

Register for our LEF today: https://hubs.ly/Q043PDn90

Join COLA staff for a webinar to discover how our ISO 15189 accreditation program can benefit your laboratory. Moderated...
02/18/2026

Join COLA staff for a webinar to discover how our ISO 15189 accreditation program can benefit your laboratory.

Moderated by our Director of Education, Danielle Stroughton-Duncan, this webinar will introduce this international “gold standard” for quality and competence in medical laboratories. Join us!

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q043rpn-0

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