January 10, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
LABORATORY CORPORATION
OF
AMERICA HOLDINGS
DELAWARE | 1-11353 | 13-3757370 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
358 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA |
27215 | 336-229-1127 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(Registrant's telephone number including area code) |
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 10, 2008, Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) (NYSE: LH), an industry leader in cancer testing, announced that it recognizes January, designated by the U.S. Congress as Cervical Health Awareness Month, as a time to highlight the issues surrounding cervical cancer and the importance of screening for women. Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can reliably be prevented through early detection and intervention. Recent medical and technological advancements have made it easier than ever for women to identify their risk for cervical cancer and receive the proper treatment.
Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 10, 2008
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Registrant) |
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Date: January 10, 2008 | By: | /s/Bradford T. Smith | ||
Bradford T. Smith, Executive Vice President and Secretary |
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