For Immediate Release

Society for Vascular Ultrasound Inducts Three New Fellows in 2005

LANHAM, MD, July 11, 2005 – Fellows Subcommittee Chair Michael W. Schwebler, MBA RVT, announced the selection of three new SVU Fellows at the 28th Society for Vascular Ultrasound Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Each Fellow was ceremoniously presented with a lapel pin signifying they are a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (FSVU). There are now 48 SVU Fellows.

The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) created the membership designation of Fellow to honor outstanding leaders in the industry and preserve the wealth of experience and ability its Fellows have developed throughout their years of dedicated effort. Fellows are recognized by SVU for their many outstanding contributions to the Society as well as to the vascular ultrasound profession. They are considered a unique resource for the Society in terms of promoting the benefits of SVU membership to others and in supporting the many educational, advocacy, and career advancement efforts of the Society.

New 2005 SVU Fellows are:

• Barton A. Bean IV, RVT FSVU
  Mission Viejo, CA (A founder of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound and its first President.)
• Joseph P. Hughes, RVT RCVT RVS FSVU
  Vice President Quality Assurance and Education, Phoenix Cardiovascular, Inc., Doylestown, PA
• Gail Sandager-Hadley, RN RVT FSVU
  Technical Director, VasCore, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

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Founded in 1977, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) is the only professional organization completely dedicated to the advancement of non-invasive vascular technology used in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. SVU is comprised of more than 3,900 vascular technologists, physicians, and other allied health professionals. SVU offers vascular ultrasound educational programs, publications, networking opportunities, and legislative/ regulatory advocacy representation. SVU publishes the Journal for Vascular Ultrasound; a unique and well-respected quarterly scientific journal dedicated to vascular ultrasound, and e-Spectrum, a monthly member electronic newsletter. Visit www.svunet.org.