Lab staffing returns to full complement; replacement chemistry analyzer planned
Feb 25, 2026
Laboratory director V. Shimek told the board the lab is fully staffed for the first time in years, supported the community health fair, corrected minor CLIA survey findings on site, and expects to replace the chemistry analyzer this year to perform Vitamin D testing in-house.
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Violet (V. Shimek) reported the laboratory is fully staffed for the first time in many years and has been supporting the community health fair by providing blood draws. She said the recent CLIA survey in November 2025 produced minor findings that were corrected during the visit and that the department plans to replace the aging chemistry analyzer this year so Vitamin D testing can be performed in-house.
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