Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital Expands Outpatient Laboratory Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 26, 2011

Contact: Kristen Meadows
Marketing Specialist
Howard Memorial Hospital
(707)-456-3127

Willits - To provide local patients with better access to health care, Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital (HMH) has expanded its Outpatient Laboratory hours. The new hours, effective immediately, are:

Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays & Holidays 8:00 a.m. - noon

Patients can now get lab work done before or after traditional office hours and on weekends. "We understand that people have many responsibilities, and sometimes getting to the lab is difficult. Hopefully, these expanded hours will help," said Lab Director Arpad Peter.

The HMH lab provides comprehensive testing services for all patients, inside the hospital and out. Our certified phlebotomy team has years of experience to make your time in the lab as quick and painless as possible. The lab is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. It is also licensed by the State of California and the federal Health Care Financing Administration. HMH is committed to quality and efficiency in providing test results for its patients and physicians.