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Breaking Records: Renown Health Labs Conduct More Than Five Million Tests in 2024

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Convenient Online Scheduling and 13 Locations Offer Quick and Accurate Diagnostic Results.

Renown Health Lab Services announces the historic milestone of completing more than five million clinically indicated lab tests, critical for patient care diagnosis and management in 2024 across 13 locations. The team of more than 300 lab professionals play vital roles in collecting, processing and analyzing samples and providing diagnostic testing to support public health and patient care across northern Nevada.

“With 70% of all medical decisions informed by laboratory results, completing over five million clinically indicated tests in one year is a significant accomplishment,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Renown Health. “Reaching this milestone means thousands of patients, their physicians and medical providers have received timely and accurate lab results, which may help diagnose early detection of disease and enhance treatment plans. I am very proud of our Lab and Pathology team. The team’s dedication to accuracy, efficiency and patient-centered service has positively impacted clinical care, ensuring safer and healthier lives for many families across our region.”

Expanding Lab Services with Renown Pathology

“As the region’s sole not-for-profit academic healthcare network and trauma center, our laboratory and pathology services are the trusted and preferred choice for thousands of physicians and patients alike,” says Chris Nicholas, FACHE. “Renown employs pathologists, phlebotomists, lab assistants and lab technicians, clinical lab scientists, cytotechnologists, pathologist assistants and histotechnicians — all of whom play vital roles in collecting, processing and analyzing samples. For us, this milestone is more than numbers, it represents lives impacted, healthcare improved and a commitment to excellence in diagnostic testing. Our congratulations to the Pathology and Lab team.”

“Pathology and Lab Sciences are the backbone of modern medicine, bridging science and clinical care, said Christie Elliott, MD, department chair for Renown Pathology, and interim chair of the Department of Pathology at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. “Our dedicated team works behind the scenes to provide definitive diagnoses that guide critical medical decisions for patients. We also enjoy teaching medical students in their clinical years. Congratulations to the entire team on completing over five million lab tests in one year and maintaining the highest standards for accuracy and efficiency. You are appreciated!”

Quick Online Lab Appointment Scheduling or Walk-In Convenience

“To further enhance the patient experience, we offer online lab appointment scheduling, making it fast and easy for individuals and medical providers to obtain the tests they need,” says Amy McCombs, MSN, RN, Chief Operations Officer, Renown Regional Medical Center. “We encourage people to make their health a priority this year. Establishing care with a primary care provider, getting annual checkups and lab results help detect potential health concerns early, before they become more serious. Here at Renown Health, patients benefit from a seamless experience where their care team and lab services are perfectly aligned for fast, coordinated care.”

“People can easily schedule their lab appointments online through our website at renown.org or through MyChart,” says Justin Lloyd, MBA, Director of Lab Services. “You can also walk-in any time or call 775-982-5000 to schedule an appointment. We have 13 lab locations in Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon and USA Parkway ready to serve you, 6 days a week, Mon-Fri. from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. With both online scheduling and walk-in availability, it’s easier than ever to fit lab work into your schedule. Additionally, for those without insurance, Renown Health offers a 30% discount on all lab services because high-quality care should be accessible to everyone.”

Renown Health recently introduced an online appointment scheduling system, designed to make booking your primary care or pediatric appointments as easy as ordering a cup of coffee. You can now book primary care appointments with Renown Medical Group anytime, anywhere, no phone calls required. Our dedicated team of primary care physicians and pediatricians offers a full range of services, including annual checkups, physicals, immunizations, lab work and referrals to specialists.

Take charge of your health today by booking a primary care appointment or learning more about Renown Health’s lab services.

About Renown Health

Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.

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