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Join LaShanta Brice, DCLS, MLS (ASCP)SH for an empowering discussion on how laboratory professionals shape hospital stra...
10/23/2025

Join LaShanta Brice, DCLS, MLS (ASCP)SH for an empowering discussion on how laboratory professionals shape hospital strategy, improve diagnostic accuracy, and strengthen patient safety.

With 15 years of expertise in hematology, coagulation, and lab leadership, Dr. Brice will help us understand how elevating lab voices leads to smarter policies and better outcomes for all.

November 12th | Noon PT / 3 PM EST
Register now to access the full program:[https://diagnosticequity.org/programs/]

Meet Heidi Schutz, a lab professional whose career spans , , information systems, and leadership across both clinical ...
10/21/2025

Meet Heidi Schutz, a lab professional whose career spans , , information systems, and leadership across both clinical and community settings.

Heidi began her journey in clinical laboratory science with a focus on hematology and transfusion medicine, later expanding her expertise into laboratory information systems. Her work in a hematology/oncology practice honed her phlebotomy and patient-centered skills, giving her a deep appreciation for how accurate diagnostics directly impact care.

After taking time to focus on family, Heidi returned to the bench in family medicine, where she quickly advanced into leadership roles that strengthened her regulatory and management expertise. She later re-entered the hospital environment, managing point-of-care testing technologies that improved workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.

Today, Heidi brings her cross-disciplinary experience to the non-profit sector, supporting initiatives that expand access to laboratory testing in under-served communities and during disaster relief efforts. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to equitable healthcare and the critical role of diagnostics in every patient’s story.

Learn more about Heidi here: [https://diagnosticequity.org/pro-hub/heidi-schutz]

In an AI-driven world, human judgment in the lab remains irreplaceable.Join Dr. Susan Leclair on 10/16 as she explores t...
10/15/2025

In an AI-driven world, human judgment in the lab remains irreplaceable.

Join Dr. Susan Leclair on 10/16 as she explores the ethical insight, intuition, and contextual thinking that only trained experts bring to medical testing.

Register now to access to the full program:
[https://lnkd.in/dBS45gxb]

10/14/2025

When we talk about diagnostic safety, we often start with data.
But this time, the data starts with patients.

A new open-access study in Frontiers in Public Health amplifies the voices of nearly 4,000 Americans who shared their experiences with diagnostic problems — from missed tests to delayed diagnoses.

Their stories reveal a powerful truth:
> 38% experienced at least one diagnostic problem in four years
> Younger adults ( Cis-women, transgender and gender-independent individuals, multiracial patients, low-income households, and people with disabilities reported the most harm.

These findings remind us that diagnostic equity isn’t just a goal — it’s a measure of trust.

Read the full study: [https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1444005/full]

Can eating more plant-based proteins actually help your kidneys or does it just make your lab test results look better?C...
10/07/2025

Can eating more plant-based proteins actually help your kidneys or does it just make your lab test results look better?

Clinical chemist, Joseph Indovina, MLS(ASCP)CM, breaks it down clearly: how red meat affects creatinine levels, why plant-based proteins are easier on the kidneys, and what to discuss with your doctor before making changes.

Read the full Q&A: https://diagnosticequity.org/discovery-hub/can-eating-plant-based-proteins-improve-kidney-lab-test-results-or-just-lower-creatinine-levels

Meet Dana Vaughan, M.Ed., MLS (ASCP), a lab professional who's spent the last 14+ years working at the bench, leading te...
10/01/2025

Meet Dana Vaughan, M.Ed., MLS (ASCP), a lab professional who's spent the last 14+ years working at the bench, leading technical teams, and now shaping the next generation of medical laboratory scientists.

Dana started her career as an generalist, rotating through chemistry, hematology, and transfusion medicine before becoming a technical specialist in clinical chemistry at a busy, high-volume lab. She loved the work, but in 2018, she discovered a new calling: teaching.

Dana's passion for the profession extends beyond campus. As an active member of ASCLS, she's committed to advancing and supporting the professionals who keep healthcare running behind the scenes.

Dana's journey reminds us that great educators are built from great practitioners.

Learn more about Dana here: [https://diagnosticequity.org/pro-hub/dana-vaughan]

In an AI-driven world, human judgment in the lab remains irreplaceable. Join Dr. Susan Leclair as she explores the ethic...
09/30/2025

In an AI-driven world, human judgment in the lab remains irreplaceable.

Join Dr. Susan Leclair as she explores the ethical insight, intuition, and contextual thinking that only trained experts bring to medical testing.

Available: Thursday, October 16th, 2025 @ Noon Pacific / 3 PM Eastern

Register now and we'll send you the link to access the program: https://diagnosticequity.org/programs/

Got questions for the medical laboratory experts? Submit via the platform or send them to: ask@diversehealthhub.org

09/19/2025

The truth is — fatigue is real, and sometimes your lab test results hold the answers.

Our latest Diagnostic Equity conversation with Dr. Susan Leclair is now available to watch! She explains how lab results like the CBC and metabolic panels can uncover hidden causes of fatigue, including anemia, inflammation, and metabolic challenges.

This isn’t just about numbers on a report. It’s about connecting what’s happening inside your body with how you feel every day.

▶️ Watch the full video now — and share it with someone who’s ever struggled to get answers about their fatigue: https://diagnosticequity.org/discovery-hub/fatigue-isnt-just-in-your-head-understanding-fatigue-through-your-lab-test-results

Diagnostic Equity Explained: Two patients with the same symptom can have very different experiences based on where they ...
09/16/2025

Diagnostic Equity Explained: Two patients with the same symptom can have very different experiences based on where they live, access to specialists, and healthcare system factors.

This article dives into the three levels of the diagnostic environment, the challenges patients face, and how understanding these factors can help build a more equitable healthcare system: [https://diagnosticequity.org/discovery-hub/diagnostic-equity-explained-leveling-the-path-to-diagnosis]

Discover how the path to diagnosis can vary and why equity matters.

09/10/2025

is one of the most common yet often misunderstood symptoms. Many causes of fatigue can be uncovered through careful interpretation of lab results.

Join Dr. Susan J. Leclair, PhD, CLS(NCA) on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 for an in-depth discussion:

“It’s Not Just in Your Head: Understanding Fatigue Through Lab Results.”

With more than 50 years of laboratory experience, Dr. Leclair will explain how lab data can reveal underlying contributors to fatigue that frequently go unnoticed.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
📍 Online

We invite you to register and be part of this important conversation: [https://lnkd.in/gDAk4ni4]

Dr. Kyle Riding PhD MLS(ASCP) has dedicated his career to advancing and public health through both scholarship and ser...
09/10/2025

Dr. Kyle Riding PhD MLS(ASCP) has dedicated his career to advancing and public health through both scholarship and service.

Since 2004, he has been deeply engaged with ASCLS and its constituent societies, serving as Student Forum Chair, FYP Director, and in multiple committee and task force leadership roles. His longstanding commitment to the profession has culminated in his current role as ASCLS President, where he is guiding efforts to strengthen professional development, advocacy, and the visibility of laboratory medicine.

With health equity as his lens, Dr. Riding’s educational videos have been viewed nearly 150,000 times, making complex lab results more accessible to patients and healthcare teams. Some of the most popular include:

🔹 What Can Elevated Levels of Bilirubin Indicate? WATCH HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEdAghlr7Ys&t=9s]

🔹 What Does My White Blood Cell Count Tell My Healthcare Team?
WATCH HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XudOKvhaU1I]

Leader. Advocate. Educator.

Dr. Riding exemplifies the integration of scientific expertise, health equity, and professional service, shaping the trajectory of laboratory medicine for the future.

Explore his ASCLS September update.
WATCH HERE: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpLbCJ388Zc]

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