Greg, a patient in his early 40s, walked into the clinic at Mission Lexington one afternoon, desperate to see a doctor. All the clinics were finished for the day, so only the administrative team was on-site. Greg shared with the front desk team that he was covered in bruises but had no explanation for them. He also had a sudden onset of blisters in his mouth. Concerned, the front desk team called his provider to consult.
The provider suspected leukemia based on the presented symptoms, but before sharing this, he wanted to run a series of diagnostic labs. Thanks to the funding provided by United Way of the Bluegrass, the Mission Lexington team was able to provide Greg with a lab order and send him straight to LabCorp. The results came back the next morning, confirming the provider's suspicions—all signs pointed to leukemia. Fortunately, they had labs from a few months prior to compare, which showed all levels were normal and healthy at that time.
The provider instructed the team to call Greg, have him come in to collect a copy of his results, and immediately go to the Emergency Room. Once he was seen at the hospital, the diagnosis was confirmed, and he began treatment almost immediately.
After months in the hospital, Greg is now at home but continues to receive treatment as an outpatient. His Mission Health Lexington provider shared that had Greg not come in when he did, gotten the diagnostic labs when he did, and started treatment when he did, he likely only had weeks before the condition would have become fatal.
The Mission Lexington team's ability to provide critical diagnostic services ensured that Greg received the urgent care he needed. Greg’s story is a powerful testament to the importance of accessible healthcare and the vital role that organizations like Mission Lexington play in saving lives. Thanks to Mission Lexington, individuals like Greg have a fighting chance against serious health conditions.
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