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Indiana Society for Histotechnology Mission Statement
The Indiana Society for Histotechnology is
dedicated to comprehensive development where Histologist, Scientist,
and Pathologist work together to strengthen personal growth,
leadership, education, and quality service to the medical community.
Indiana Society for Histotechnology Historical View
• The Society was
formed "Circa 1970"
• 1982 –
Attempts to keep a State society failed and the Society folded.
• February 1989
– First meeting to form Lake County Society for Histotechnology.
Twenty-two East Chicago , Indiana histotechnologists held a
meeting to organize a state histotechnology society.
• April 1989
– Enough interest was generated to include the histotechnologists
from entire state of Indiana .
• May 1989
– First Fall State seminar announcement was mailed out. With
the support of the Regional IV Director and State Presidents
the meeting was a success.
• April 1990
– Meeting at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Organization
of a State Society incorporating Lake County Society for Histotechnology
and the Central and Southern portion of the State occurred.
Application for incorporation was made to the Secretary of State
and officers were elected.
• 1991
– First State Newsletter distributed and a state meeting was
held in the summer.
• 1999
- 110 members