Workplace Activities
There are plenty of activities you can do within your workplace and your community to raise awareness about Histotechnology Professionals Day.
- Buy NSH HPD merchandise for your staff, available here.
- Provide tours of the histology department inviting other departments or administrators to come for coffee or snacks.
- Include HPD in communications such as your voicemail greeting and email signature.
- Work with the communications department to have a HPD awareness e-mail blitz sent throughout the organization.
- Work with the IT department to announce and promote HPD on your institution’s website.
- If your institution is amenable, offer an open house to the public, to raise awareness of the role of Histotechnology, or invite the local media to tour your facility for a first-hand look.
Make the Most of HPD
Elevator Speech
Every professional should have a short synoptic speech called an “elevator speech”. The speech should be a 15-30 second description of what they do as a professional. This speech is intended to tell listeners enough to make them want to learn more. It can be used in an elevator when someone asks “What is a Histotechnologist”? or when you have an opportunity to talk about your profession to the PTA, to your local elected officials, students or anyone who shows interest. Your hope is to create an opportunity for an in-depth discussion. You will raise awareness and visibility of the profession.
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Press Release
Press Releases are articles sent to the media to inform them of a topic or event that deserves news coverage. They should read like news stories, covering who, what, when, where, why and how. The release should include contact information, a headline, important dates or deadlines, a lead paragraph, body copy and a boiler plate with a short description of your organization.
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Proclamation
One of the most important things that your organization can do to build awareness for the Histology Profession is to receive official recognition from your local elected official, mayor and/or governor. One way to do this is by requesting an official government proclamation honoring Histotechnology Professionals Day. Requirements for submission of proclamation requests vary from state to state so be sure to look up guidelines in advance. Below are some recommendations and sample communications for securing recognition.
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Histotechnology as a Profession
If you plan to give a presentation about histology to coworkers or at a Career Day, please feel free to utilize any of the following tools: