Owensboro Dermatology Recognized For Quality Laboratory Services

Owensboro Dermatology Associates, PSC has met all criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey. Owensboro Dermatology Associates, PSC has earned COLA accreditation as a result of a long-term commitment to provide quality service to their patients.

The six categories included in the testing include: overall rating; personnel and facility; proficiency testing; specimen and test management; quality control; and quality assurance. By successfully passing COLA’s evaluation and renewing accreditation, Owensboro Dermatology’s laboratory has proven safety, efficiency, and reliability of results, and regulatory compliance all of which help ensure excellent patient care.

COLA is a nonprofit, physician-directed organization promoting quality and excellence in medicine and patient care through programs of voluntary education, achievement, and accreditation. COLA is approved by the federal government and sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Free Seminar on a New Laser Treatment that Melts Away Signs of Aging

Dr. Michael Crowe, Board Certified Dermatologist, will present a free seminar on reducing the signs of aging highlighting a new, non-surgical laser treatment, the Arctic MicroLaserPeel, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 24 at Owensboro Dermatology Associates, 2821 New Hartford Road. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Call (270) 852-4788 or toll free 1-888-337-6722 ext. 4788. Refreshments will be available as well as opportunities to a win a free Arctic MicroLaserPeel treatment, skin care products and more.

Based on results from hundreds of Arctic Peels™ performed at Owensboro Dermatology, Dr. Crowe will detail the procedure showing before and after photos which illustrate the different skin conditions that the treatment improves. Individuals who have had the treatment will be available to discuss their experiences. Dr. Crowe will compare the Arctic Peel to Microdermabrasion and superficial chemical peels and discuss how this new procedure offers greater results in a shorter amount of time with no-down time for healing. To find our more about the benefits of the Arctic Peel, which is offered exclusively at Owensboro Dermatology, call to reserve a seat for the free presentation.