For Immediate Release

Affiliated Chapters Recognized at SVU Annual Meeting

Contacts:
Frankie Hamme (fhamme@svunet.org) or
Steve Haracznak (steveh@svunet.org)

LANHAM, MD, June 13, 2008 -- The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) presented awards to select Affiliated Chapters and their leadership at the SVU Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2008 in San Diego, CA.

The following three 2008 Chapter Awards were presented:

2008 Outstanding Affiliated Chapter Individual Recognition Award was presented to Angela M. Jagan, RN, RVT, in recognition of her outstanding long-term work for the Northern Ohio Vascular Association (NOVA).
A 2008 SVU Affiliated Chapter Recognition Award was presented to the Northwest Vascular Technologists (NWVT) in recognition of being an Outstanding SVU Affiliated Chapter in 2008. David Olsen is NWVT President.
A 2008 SVU Affiliated Chapter Recognition Award was presented to the Northern Ohio Vascular Association (NOVA) in recognition of being an Outstanding SVU Affiliated Chapter in 2008. Margaret "Koko" Park, RVT, RDCS, FACS is NOVA President.

SVU looks forward to next year's SVU Annual Conference on June 11-13, 2009 in Denver, CO. For more information on SVU, visit www.svunet.org.

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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 4,400 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 svunet.org.

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