TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonora Quest
Laboratories and Safeway today announce the opening of six new
Sonora Quest Laboratories Patient Service Centers (PSCs) located at
Safeway stores statewide throughout Arizona. The new locations in Arizona are in addition to the two PSCs opened
in November 2015.
Customers will enjoy convenient lab testing services, the most
accurate diagnostic capabilities and direct access testing at the
new Sonora Quest Laboratories Patient Service Centers located at
the following Safeway stores:
- 550 East Bell Road, Phoenix,
Ariz. 85022 (Now open)
- 3800 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, Ariz. 85310 (Planned for
September)
- 2300 West Highway 89A, Sedona,
Ariz. 86336 (Planned for September)
- 1940 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson,
Ariz. 85719 (Planned for fall 2016)
- 6360 East Golf Links Road, Tucson,
Ariz. 85730 (Planned for fall 2016)
- 3970 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman,
Ariz. 86409 (Planned for fall 2016)
The full-service retail locations offer an exceptional patient
experience with convenient lab testing services, access to the most
accurate and up-to-date diagnostic capabilities and a guest paging
system which allows clinic visitors to shop while waiting for their
time-slot or appointment. Sonora Quest Laboratories also provides
time-saving services such as patient ordered lab tests through My
Lab ReQuest™ and online (plus mobile) appointment scheduling. With
quick access to all laboratory test results though the Patient
Results Portal at SonoraQuest.com, patients can proactively manage
their health and make educated decisions with a health care
provider.
"We are very encouraged by the results of our pilot initiative
and pleased to extend this service in six additional locations,"
said Christina Noble, vice president
of business development with Sonora Quest Laboratories. "Our
partnership with Safeway offers additional convenient options that
support the needs of our patients and the healthcare community.
Whether customers schedule an appointment for a traditional
physician ordered test or walk in for a self-ordered testing
through My Lab ReQuest™, the retail convenience offers an excellent
care experience with friendly staff, highly-skilled phlebotomists
and accurate testing."
Recognized as the number one bioscience firm for the fifth year
in a row by Ranking Arizona, Sonora Quest Laboratories delivers
outstanding care to more than 23,000 patients per day throughout
the state. With the new Safeway locations, the company is able to
extend convenient access points and drive improved health outcomes
for patients across the entire healthcare continuum. The ongoing
retail collaboration with Safeway will serve as an investment in
innovative capabilities in a new era and empowers consumers to
manage their own health in locations most convenient to them.
"Our continued collaboration with Sonora Quest Laboratories
represents Safeway's commitment to becoming a health and wellness
destination for our customers, giving patients convenient access to
quality laboratory testing and a unique shopping experience," said
Mark Panzer, Senior Vice President
of Pharmacy, Health & Wellness at Safeway. "This is a
natural extension of the robust health and wellness offerings found
throughout our stores. We're excited that our customers will have
access to healthy foods, pharmacy services and diagnostic testing
under one roof."
For more information, visit www.sonoraquest.com or
www.safeway.com.
About Sonora Quest Laboratories
Sonora Quest Laboratories, a joint venture between Banner Health
and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), is part of the nation's largest
integrated laboratory system with more than 3,000 employees serving
more than 23,000 patients every day throughout Arizona. Sonora Quest Laboratories is the
market share leader in clinical laboratory testing in Arizona, performing more than 57 million
diagnostic tests per year. Sonora Quest Laboratories offers a local
comprehensive test menu which encompasses routine, molecular,
prescription drug monitoring, cytogenetic, and pathology testing
services. Ninety-eight percent of all testing is performed at our
primary testing facilities located in Tempe, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott and Yuma. Sonora Quest Laboratories is accredited
by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) which is the gold
standard in laboratory accreditation, helping laboratories to
maintain accuracy of test results and ensure accurate patient
diagnosis. This accreditation ensures the highest standard of care
for all laboratory patients as CAP inspectors examine laboratory
staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and
records, and overall management.
About Albertsons, NAI and the Safeway family of
stores
The company is one of the world's largest food and
drug retailers, with more than 2,200 stores in 34 states and the
District of Columbia under 18
banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's,
Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market
Street, Amigos, Carrs. The company is privately owned by a
consortium led by Cerberus Capital Management.
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lwaldron@lavidge.com
(480) 648-7562
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