Laboratory

The Lenoir Memorial lab performs a variety tests including those needed in emergency situations, tests where results are needed rapidly for patient care (stat testing), and those done in high volume on a daily basis.  The hospital lab is used by all of the inpatients and by many outpatients who are being seen by physicians with offices affiliated with the hospital. However, as a patient, you may never actually visit the hospital’s laboratory unless you are sent there for your sample collection.  Patients staying in the hospital that need lab work performed are normally seen in their room by a phlebotomists or technician trained to draw blood for a variety of tests. 

Directed by experienced, board-certified pathologists, the lab employs only fully-trained, certified medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, cytotechnologists, and phlebotomists. The laboratory is inspected and accredited by The Joint Commission for labs, a comprehensive and highly regarded organization.The lab is staffed by personnel trained in particular specialties. For example, there are sections that focus on microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood banking. Other units may perform electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry tests, and still others can focus on surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy. Some types of tests are sent to reference laboratories which are more specialized, especially if the demand for them is low within the hospital.

The Lab is located on the ground floor of the hospital and is easily accessible through the Emergency Department entrance.  

 
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Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA

Lenoir Memorial welcomes Carolina Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology, PA to the local medical community -

Geeta Katwa, M.D. FACP, has served as a Clinical Associate Professor for the last 10 years at the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. Her vast clinical experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases dealing with the muscles, tendons, and joints including: Gout • Fibromyalgia • Polymyalgia • rheumatica • Osteoarthritis • Lupus • Scleroderma • Myopathy • Vasculitis • Osteoporosis • Rheumatoid • arthritis 

Office hours: Monday through Friday • 8 am - 5 pm • Call today for an appointment.  252-686-0932

 

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Safe Kids invites you to “be our guest”

Safe Kids/Safe Communities serves Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties.  Bi-monthly meetings are held at Lenoir Memorial Hospital the lead organization for the coalition. Safe Kids’  mission is to reduce the number of children killed or injured from preventable injuries. If anyone is interested in attending a Safe Kids/Safe Communities meeting, please contact Velvet Tyndall at 252-522-7471 or Joy Brock 252-747-8183.

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Nutrition Counseling

What do Dietitians do?       
Lenoir Memorial Hospital offers one-on-one nutrition counseling services with a registered dietitian who will work with you to create a custom-tailored plan to meet your personal needs, desires and goals.Our professional nutrition experts can develop an individualized eating plan that will help you reach your personal health goals and meet required nutrition adaptations necessary in some complex medical conditions.     

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Dietitians are Clinical Experts

Outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, weight loss, and high cholesterol is available one-on-one to our community.

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Wellness Lending Library

Need an interesting presentation for your ladies group, civic organization, or church group? We can help you fill  Through special grant funding, thirty-minute videos and user-friendly discussion guides are available for groups to borrow to facilitate dialogue among participants. Each video is 15-20 minutes long. Call 252-522-7014 to reserve a video at no fee.those chairs!

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REACH for Good Nutrition

A series on the importance of good nutrition for all age groups to achieve healthier life-styles. Healthier eating habits lead to reduced occurrences of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health conditions.  Call 252-5227287 for additional information.

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Heart Failure Support Group

Join us for "The top ten things every person with heart failure needs to know" on the third Tuesday of each month.  This support group is for individuals and family members dealing with the difficulties of heart failure.  The group will focus on support and education. The facilitator is Darlene Houston RN  252-522-7000 ext. 3576.

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Infant CPR

Parents, grandparents and other infant care-givers will benefit from attending one of these free instructional classes. Call 252-522-7014 to sign-up.

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