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The CAP provides experts and information to journalists working on health-related stories. The College maintains a network of media trained pathologists located around the country who have a broad spectrum of expertise. |
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If you need to speak to an expert on infectious diseases like West Nile virus, bioterrorism preparedness, laboratory advocacy issues, blood safety, or general health and wellness issues like cancer screening, obesity, diabetes, and others, contact the College’s media relations office. E-mail us at media@cap.org or contact us by phone:
Northfield, IL, Headquarters Office
Sandra B. Grear
Vice President of Membership and Professional Development
847-832-7536 (office)
312-402-6214 (cell)
sgrear@cap.org
Washington, DC, Office
Jodi Greenblatt
Director, Advocacy Communications
202-354-7102 (Office)
815-540-8811 (Cell)
jgreenb@cap.org
For questions on laboratory accreditation, proficiency testing or clinical education contact:
Sue Masaracchia-Roberts
Manager, Media Relations
847-832-7319 (Office)
847-772-8653 (Cell)
srobert@cap.org
For consumer health information contact:
Julie Monzo
Senior Manager of
Public Affairs
847-832-7538 (Office)
847-380-0793 (Cell)
jmonzo@cap.org
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CAP ’09 Awards –
Press Releases
October 16, 2009
Sacramento Physician Elected President of the College of American Pathologists
October 12, 2009
North Carolina Pathologist Elected College of American Pathologists President-Elect
October 12, 2009
Omaha Physician Re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of College of American Pathologists
October 10, 2009
News Release Index
The College of American Pathologists is the world’s largest association comprised exclusively of pathologists.
It is an organization concerned about patients and about providing the highest quality of patient care.
The College stands firm in those beliefs and has developed CAP Public Statments on a variety of health issues related to pathology.
Laboratory Developed Test Oversight Should be Strengthened
September 24, 2009
Adult Vaccinations
July 22, 2009
Blood Donation
May 6, 2009
Patient Preparation Prior to Blood and other Laboratory Testing
May 6, 2009
Additional CAP Public Statements
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The H1N1 virus is expected to resurge in the fall. Pathologists are the doctors who diagnose infectious diseases, including H1N1, a strain of influenza A.
The Online Media Kit provides more information about the critical role of the CAP and of the pathologist in the detection
of H1N1. If you would like to interview a CAP spokesperson about this topic, please e-mail us at
PublicAffairs@cap.org
or call 800-323-4040 ext. 7538.
The Federal Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to protect women from HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.
This Online Media Kit provides more information about who should receive the vaccine and what
other measures women can take to help prevent cervical cancer.
If you would like to interview a CAP spokesperson about this topic, please e-mail us at
PublicAffairs@cap.org
or call 800-323-4040 ext. 7538.
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