We didn’t always reside in a 35,000-square-foot facility with more than 40 locations in Florida. Davian Santana founded Vista in 2003 in a 2,500-square foot old gym after realizing there was something missing in the healthcare market: humanity. At the time, our industry had become a commodity, and Davian noticed that neither patients nor the […]
Did you know that 15 million people are affected by food allergies in the United States? For such a common infliction, not many people are fully informed about the causes and repercussions of food allergies. How do you avoid allergic reactions? What does having a food allergy even mean? Can over-the-counter drugs provide a quick […]
Every time you buy produce at the farmer’s market or purchase a shirt from a small boutique, you’re stimulating the local economy, but what happens when you keep your health services local? As large corporations grow, many local businesses are forced to close or have been bought out by the “big guys.” This is a […]
Have you ever turned to Google when you discovered a strange rash on your body to determine if it was life-threatening? The Internet allows people to use common websites such as WebMD and Family Doctor to diagnose a health issue without seeing a doctor, but it can be scary when you wrongly diagnose yourself with […]
In our continued efforts to go green, our team is proud to announce our newest eco-friendly initiative – a fleet of Prius cars. The Prius cars will be used by our courier team to transport specimens and materials to and from locations to ensure our patients are getting results as efficiently as possible – continuing […]
The annual Florida Heath Care Association (FHCA) conference was held last week for nursing home and assisted living professionals to network and learn about the newest industry trends. We were so excited to return to the event as a Gold sponsor and keynote sponsor for the all-star conference that included 62 education sessions, a trade […]
Congratulations are in order for Juliane Beatrice Carpio! Vista Stat Laboratory in Ormond Beach, Florida sponsored Juliane as she competed in the National American Miss Pageant held July 17-18. Juliane was crowned in the princess division, wowing the crowd with her poise and talent. National American Miss is the largest pageant in the nation for […]
In the medical industry, a good patient experience is frequently judged by customization. You want to know that your healthcare providers are doing all they can to bring you solutions that are specific to your needs. With innovation at the forefront of our minds, we opened a pharmacy in affiliation with our Clermont patient service […]
Rain showers are increasing, temperatures are rising and mosquitoes are coming out for the summer. As humidity increases, residents need to be aware of the risks these bothersome little insects present. Local officials are on the lookout for mosquitoes carrying blood-transferred diseases like Chikungunya and Dengue. The best way to protect yourself from these diseases […]
When you’re getting a blood test, you don’t often think about how far that quick and simple test has come in terms of innovation, technology and general knowledge. However, the industry has changed quite a bit from its humble beginnings. Below are some key events that made clinical testing what it is today, and how […]
