SVU Announces New Signature Lab Membership Category

LANHAM, MD, November 1, 2006 - Membership in the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) is a statement of commitment to the vascular ultrasound profession. In addition, when vascular professionals join or renew their membership in the SVU, they gain access to valuable member benefits and support as well as regulatory and legislative advocacy experts working on their behalf.

SVU is pleased to announce the new "Signature Lab Membership" category that requires 100% membership participation in SVU. Vascular ultrasound laboratories that have at least 3 or more SVU member vascular technologists/sonographers and at least one affiliated physician SVU member can become a "Signature Lab" and receive significant discounts on the SVU membership rate. The amount of discount depends on the number of SVU member vascular technologists/sonographers per lab. There are four types of SVU signature laboratories:

Signature labs with 100% SVU participation indicate a high level of dedication to the profession and to achieving the goals of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound. SVU Signature Laboratories receive a special SVU Certificate to designate their excellence of participation in SVU. SVU is proud to welcome Signature Labs and their committed SVU members. For more information on SVU and its membership categories and benefits, see svunet.org/members/signature_lab or call Missi McLean at 1-800-788-8346 or email mmclean@svunet.org .