RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. (HDL, Inc.), www.myhdl.com, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Lady of Virginia Maureen McDonnell to mark the official opening of its expanded headquarters at the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park on January 19, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The growing CAP accredited laboratory, which offers a comprehensive test menu of risk factors and biomarkers for cardiovascular and related diseases, was launched one year ago. Experiencing rapid growth in its first year, the advanced laboratory now employs over 180 medical professionals and is continuing to hire new medical leaders to expand its talent base. Details for the ribbon cutting ceremony include:
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 | |
4:00 to 6:00 PM | |
Ribbon Cutting at 4:15 PM by First Lady of Virginia Maureen McDonnell | |
Wine Tasting by Veritas Vineyards | |
Laboratory Tours | |
737 N 5th Street, Suite 200 | |
Richmond, Virginia 23219 | |
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First Lady of Virginia Maureen McDonnell will welcome medical leaders, tenants of the Virginia BioTechnology Park, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, and public officials from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The ribbon cutting ceremony will also feature a presentation on the benefits of red wine from retired neurologist and owner of Veritas Vineyards, Andrew Hodson.
In addition, HDL, Inc. representatives are offering tours of the advanced laboratory facilities during the event. Tonya Mallory, CEO and cofounder of HDL, Inc. said, “Our ribbon cutting ceremony is a time to celebrate not only the growth of Health Diagnostic Laboratory, but more importantly, the progress made towards the fight against cardiovascular and related diseases.”
“By using a systematic approach, the medical community can now detect the unexpected. We are truly celebrating the fact that we can now identify factors contributing to disease, and provide a better basis for effective treatment. We’re no longer confined to limited lab results, and are in a position to substantially advance the continuum of care,” said Mallory.
“We congratulate Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. on their outstanding growth that has led to this ribbon cutting celebration here at the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park. We are very proud to have HDL, Inc. as part of the Park family and wish them continued success,” said Robert T. Skunda, President and CEO of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park.
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Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. (HDL, Inc.), a CAP accredited leader in health management, offers a comprehensive test menu of risk factors and biomarkers for cardiovascular and related diseases. Our systematic approach identifies factors contributing to disease and provides a basis for effective treatment, allowing physicians to more effectively manage patients. As an added value, patients receive a personalized overview of their risk factors along with intensive counseling from expert Health Coaches at no additional cost, improving compliance and enhancing satisfaction.
Move beyond disease diagnosis; call Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. at 1-877-4HDLABS (443-5227) or visit www.myhdl.com .
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