LUFKIN, TEXAS (May 1, 2017)
They aid in medical diagnoses and treatment decisions by providing timely and accurate test results. Medical Laboratory Professionals are a vital part of the health care delivery team. CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin recently recognized members of its laboratory team during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week including (front, l to r) Rita Mayshaw, Gayle Truscott, Judith Few, Elizabeth Scroggins, Christy Westbrook, Amanda Mullin, Cherelle Liddle, Sylvia Garofolo, James Nelson, Dr. Maria Vasquez, John Nesbitt (back, l to r) Dr. David Todd, Wendy Tylich, Theresa Sant, Lindsey Suggs, Jessica Weaver and Sharon Shaw (not pictured: Stephanie Bell, Elizabeth Cherry, Erica Chesser, Janice Ghant, Shellen Henderson, Kayla Hernandez, Christie Hulsman, Lesia Jones, Patrick Mays, Jeff McSwain, Kessa Nichols, Amye Ordaz, Rebecca Owens, Bridgette Pearson, Brittany Pearson, Perla Williams, Pam Pickard, Jacey Powers, Jasmine Price, Crystal Reynolds, Mandy Stovall, Katrina Wheless, Elizabeth Stanley, Carla Williams, Brandi Dotson, Chris Braue, Leo Maiquez, Jo Teer, Danielle Bradberry, Lauren Epps, Sybil Rogers Lewis, Sara Castillo, Kathlyn Levias, Rebecca Fontenot, Christian Bean).
Laboratory professionals perform tests on body fluids, interpret the results and help provide a complete picture of a patient’s health. Memorial operates a lab within the hospital as well as CHI St. Luke’s Health-Express Lab. Express Lab provides lab testing without physician orders in an outpatient setting. The Express Lab is open Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Fridays, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. For more information call 936-639-7726.
About CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial
CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial, part of a national nonprofit health system, provides more than a quarter of a million patient services and millions of dollars in local charity care and community support each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, San Augustine and Memorial Specialty – the area’s only long-term acute care hospital – Memorial offers comprehensive, quality health care, including a free-standing emergency center and outpatient facilities and services. To learn more, visit http://www.chistlukeshealthmemorial.org/
About Memorial Clinics
Memorial Clinics, a division of the CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial system, employs and partners with 40 primary care providers and specialists in 19 locations across East Texas. Memorial Clinics accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. Visit http://www.memorialclinics.com to learn more about our physicians and connect with the personalized patient portal.
About CHI St. Luke’s Health
CHI St. Luke’s Health, a member of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), is comprised of three markets―CHI St. Luke’s Health is home of the Texas Heart Institute (THI), eight hospitals, eight emergency centers, Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Radiation & CyberKnife Center, and several St. Luke’s Medical Group locations throughout Greater Houston; CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial (three hospitals and a long-term acute care facility in East Texas); and CHI St. Joseph Health (five hospitals and several St. Joseph Medical Group locations across Brazos Valley). In addition, CHI St. Luke’s is a part of a joint venture agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, which encompasses Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center. Together, CHI St. Luke’s Health, THI, and Baylor College of Medicine are transforming healthcare delivery with a mission to usher in a new era of healthcare to create healthier communities. Learn more at CHIStLukesHealth.org
About Catholic Health Initiatives
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is one of the nation’s largest health systems. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, CHI operates in 19 states and comprises more than 100 hospitals, including four academic medical centers and teaching hospitals; 30 critical-access facilities; community health services organizations; accredited nursing colleges; home health agencies; and other services that span the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Learn more at www.catholichealthinitiatives.com
