press release
(CNBNews.net)New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O\’Dowd recognized Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 19-25, by commending New Jersey\’s laboratory professionals are an essential part of every aspect of healthcare, including medical diagnosis and public health prevention.
\”New Jersey\’s laboratory professionals play a vital role in health care and especially in protecting the public health, as we saw during the Ebola outbreak this past year,\” said Commissioner O\’Dowd. \”Every day medical decisions are based on data generated by laboratory professionals who work in hospital and commercial laboratories, as well as the Department\’s Public Health and Environmental Laboratory (PHEL). All perform important tests that help residents manage their chronic diseases, ensure our drinking and recreational water is safe, detect and report disease outbreaks, and work closely with local, state and federal agencies in responding to bioterrorism.\”
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