Submitted Photo Visitors from Russia tour UPMC Chautauqua WCA.

JAMESTOWN — UPMC Chautauqua WCA officials warmly welcomed a delegation of visitors from Russia on Tuesday, March 20. The delegation, from a variety of locations across Russia, visited the hospital, toured a variety of departments, and gained knowledge of best practices.

UPMC Chautauqua WCA hospital managers discussed their role in the patient’s care including, administrative director of lab services at the hospital, Christopher Srodawa, MBA, BS, MT(ASCP), who discussed the laboratory scientist’s work with pathologists and other members of the health care team to diagnose disease by performing and interpreting complex laboratory tests.

The six-member group pictured with Christopher Srodawa (first row, second from right) was comprised of Russia citizens, Olga Baiburova, Alena Esaulkova, Olga Fetiukova, Liumila Lhikhareva, Olga Putina, and Nadezhda Zubova.

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