LUFKIN, TEXAS – 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.
