Happy Lab Week 2020!

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, celebrated April 19 - 25, is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy.

The CDC notes, "Safety and quality in laboratory testing are imperative since doctors and patients rely on laboratories for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases. Laboratory professionals safeguard patient and public health by reducing diagnostic errors and preparing for disease outbreaks and health threats. These laboratory heroes conduct approximately 14 billion laboratory tests annually, and 70 percent of medical decisions depend on laboratory tests--emphasizing the importance of clinical and public health laboratories in the healthcare system ."

The Dosher Memorial Hospital Lab recently received their accreditation renewal from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which examines quality control of procedures, staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. We offer sincere appreciate to the members of the Dosher Lab Team, who play an integral role in the care of our patients.

Pictured from L - R: Stacy Becker, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Vanessa Holden, Phlebotomist, Mendy Williams, Lab Director, Justin Diehl, LabCorp, Willie Boone, Clinical Laboratory Technician