Mount Sinai Health System, Guyana Ministry Of Health, And Hess Corporation Unveil New Pathology Laboratory

Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Facebook The Guyana Ministry of Health, the Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation announced last week the reopening and expansion of pathology and laboratory services at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, the country’s largest hospital, to promote early diagnosis of diseases that will enhance patient care and treatment. The capital improvements provide the latest technology and innovation, including remote connection to Mount Sinai’s Department of Pathology Laboratory in New York City, one of the largest in the United States. Through this digital pathology platform, internationally recognized pathologists can consult with local pathologists in Guyana to quickly analyze slides of tissue samples, significantly reducing turnaround time for patient diagnoses. “The Ministry of Health-Mount Sinai-Hess partnership has seen some tremendous results, and with investments that we’re making, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that our human resources asset in the healthcare system in Guyana is quickly becoming world class assets,” said His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali. “What we’re doing here is building a healthcare system ahead of its time. I want to thank all those who were involved in this groundbreaking project for Guyana, including Mount Sinai and Hess Corporation for their tremendous work in supporting...