Cox South's Newly Renovated Laboratory Delivers Faster, Smarter Patient Care

September 18, 2026 Blog
Laboratory team members, leaders, and partners gathered at renovated Cox South as Amanda Ritter cuts the ribbon.

Why CoxHealth Renovated the Cox South Laboratory

As the Springfield area's population continues to grow, CoxHealth took a closer look at how to better meet the needs of patients. The result is a reimagined lab space with expanded capacity to process samples for patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

New technology behind the upgrade

The renovated space is now equipped with Siemens Healthineers' Atellica technology. With intelligent sample routing, advanced software, and integrated IT capabilities, the system helps CoxHealth's lab professionals work faster and more efficiently.

That efficiency has a direct impact on care: providers get critical information sooner, and patients can start the right treatment when it matters most.

What this means for patients and providers

For patients, a faster, more consistent lab process means less time waiting for answers and more time focused on next steps. For providers, quicker and more reliable results make it easier to make confident, timely decisions about a patient's care.

Two people observing equipment in newly renovated Cox South lab.

❝ These systems allow us to work smarter, faster, and with greater consistency. They support the growing needs of our community and position us to meet future demands with confidence. ❞

—Amanda Ritter | CoxHealth Administrative Director of Laboratory Services

Celebrating the milestone with a ribbon cutting

CoxHealth recently celebrated this milestone with a ribbon cutting alongside laboratory team members, leaders, and partners at Siemens Healthineers. The renovation reflects the work of every lab technologist, supervisor, and leader who helped bring the project to life, and their efforts are elevating care for the entire community.

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