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April 17, 2008
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS LAB WEEK IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Gov. deJongh proclaimed the week of April 20-26, 2008, as "Lab Week" in the United States Virgin Islands. Professionals who practice in the medical laboratory, including pathologists, medical technologists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, medical laboratory technicians, histologic technicians and phlebotomists are invaluable members of the patient’s healthcare team. These well-educated and highly trained health professionals who perform and evaluate medical laboratory tests to detect, diagnose, monitor treatment and help prevent diseases, save countless lives each and every day. The dedication of these professionals to quality medical testing and exceptional patient care is demonstrated daily at the Roy Lester Schneider Laboratory, Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital Laboratory and the many private laboratories throughout the Territory. Laboratory medicine is an honorable profession, vital to sustaining a high standard of healthcare. |
