UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) has officially opening a new lab blood draw service at Mendocino Radiology in Ukiah.

“I’m excited that we are able to offer an additional location for blood draw services on the Southwest side of town,” said Bob MacLafferty, director of laboratory services at UVMC. “We’ll be conveniently located within Mendocino Radiology close to a large portion of our community members.”

The Mendocino Radiology lab services are available Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Since opening, the patients we have seen really appreciate the convenience of the new location,” MacLafferty said.

“Something I really want our community to understand is when you have your blood drawn at any of our facilities, the testing is performed locally, using local talent, benefitting the local economy, and enabling us to make health care more readily available in our communities,” he added.

UVMC offers five different lab locations: Ukiah Valley Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion, Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center, Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center in Lakeport, Coast Lab Services in Fort Bragg, and the newest location – Mendocino Radiology Lab services located at 1165 South Dora St., Suite D, in Ukiah.

Service is provided Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., walk-ins are welcome.

For more information call 707.468.9335 or visit www.uvmc.org .