[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E323-E324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the vital 
contributions of medical laboratory professionals to the healthcare 
system and acknowledge Medical Laboratory Professional Week, observed 
from April 19 through April 25, 2026.
  The professionals who work in medical laboratories play a critical 
role in patient care, as

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approximately 70 percent of all medical decisions rely on laboratory 
test results. Complex testing that occurs in labs is essential for the 
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, as well as for 
monitoring patient health.
  Medical laboratory professionals often work behind the scenes, often 
without direct interaction with the patients. However, their work is 
fundamental to the delivery of safe, accurate, and timely healthcare 
services.
  In Kentucky, dedicated teams exemplify excellence, professionalism, 
and commitment to high-quality, safe, and precise patient care every 
day. The employees of the Laboratory at Centerpoint Health--Georgetown, 
located in Kentucky's 6th District, are excellent examples of such 
dedicated professionals.
  I am honored to extend my sincere appreciation to all medical 
laboratory professionals, including those at Centerpoint Health--
Georgetown. Their dedication and service to the health and well-being 
of our communities is inspiring, and I recognize them during Medical 
Laboratory Professionals Week before the U.S. House of Representatives.

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