September is designated as Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month. Wadsworth Center proudly joined the Association of Public Health Laboratories and colleagues nationwide in honoring the vital role these laboratories—and every individual within them—play in protecting public health.
At the Wadsworth Center, our staff monitors infectious diseases, ensures environmental safety, advances research, manages the integrity of our laboratory systems, and strengthens quality in clinical laboratories across the state. This work could not be accomplished without the critical facilities support, safety, and security staff across all our facilities.
These activities, and each individual at the Wadsworth Center, are foundational to public health practice in New York and beyond. Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our community and express gratitude to those within it.