National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care.  VCU Health CMH wanted to show our support and gratitude for the hard work our laboratory professionals do.

NMLPW is a time for medical laboratory personnel to celebrate their professionalism and be recognized for their efforts. Another goal is to inform and educate medical colleagues and the public about the medical laboratory and the impact these dedicated skilled professionals have on overall patient care. Since lab techs often work behind the scenes, few people know much about the critical testing they perform every day.

Lab Professionals Week is held annually during the last full week of April. 

Our team: Row 1: Christina Duke, BS MLS, Laboratory Director, Terri Pennell, MT, Chemistry Team Leader, Barbara Bullock, MLT, Sr. Tech, Terry Harris, Phlebotomist, Cheryl Mosley, MLT, Lab Technician, Barbara Terry, Phlebotomist, Yolanda Talley, Phlebotomist, Dr. Catherine Palmer, Pathologist Row 2: Steve Watkins, MLT, Team Leader, Ashenafi Woldeselassie, MLT, Team Leader, Frank Epps, Lab Courier, Todd Howell, VP of Professional Services, Sherry Reese, Reference Test Clerk