Last weekend, the ASP Health team proudly joined the American Lung Association (ALA) LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo, connecting with patients, families, and advocates to raise awareness about the importance of Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) in biopsy procedures.
Throughout the event, ASP Health shared a simple but powerful message: every biopsy deserves real-time confirmation. To make this concept approachable and engaging, visitors of all ages were invited to prepare cheek-cell smears using ASP Health’s ROSE Prep™ system and view live microscopy images on ROSE View™. The hands-on demonstrations showed firsthand how real-time microscopy can confirm sample adequacy in under two minutes, transforming a complex diagnostic process into an accessible moment of discovery.
Each demonstration was paired with a fresh rose—200 in total—symbolizing how advanced diagnostic technology can be both innovative and human-centered. The experience helped bridge the gap between cutting-edge cytology and patient understanding, reinforcing that timely answers can significantly impact care journeys. ASP Health extends its sincere thanks to the ALA team for providing the roses and helping bring this experience to life.
“At ASP Health, we believe faster, clearer answers save time, relieve anxiety, and open the door to timely treatment,” the company shared. “When patients and clinicians have access to ROSE, unnecessary repeat procedures and weeks of uncertainty can often be avoided.”
This philosophy is at the heart of ASP Health’s Ask For ROSE campaign, which empowers patients to advocate for real-time adequacy checks during biopsies. By equipping patients with the right questions to ask, the campaign helps clinicians deliver immediate feedback that supports better clinical decisions and improved patient experiences.
ASP Health extends a heartfelt thank-you to the ALA staff and volunteers who organized an outstanding event and hand-tied every rose distributed during the walk. The company also thanks every participant who stopped by to learn more, ask thoughtful questions, and share their personal stories.
To learn more about ROSE and how it can help shorten the path from suspicion to certainty, visit AskForROSE.com. Together, we can help ensure patients receive timely, confident answers when they matter most.
