CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY DIRECTORS

Madera County Department of Public Health Laboratory (MCDPH) expanded laboratory and modernized clinic spaces. Madera County Department of Public Health Laboratory is excited to announce the upgrade of its public health laboratory facility. This expansion enhances the laboratory’s capabilities and capacity to detect and respond to community‑focused diseases, reinforcing Madera County’s commitment to delivering timely, high‑quality care to its residents. Madera County unveils

APHL Annual Conference 2026 APHL 2026 Annual Conference, was held in Baltimore, Maryland, from May 4–7, 2026, marking the organizations 75th anniversary. This milestone year had setting record setting, 1,475 in-person registrant and highlighted the important work of public health laboratories nationwide. At the conference, APHL recognized several California representatives for their contributions in advancing Public Health Science. Some of the award categories included: Gold

APHL LEAD AWARD Dr. Jeremy Corrigan, Director of San Diego County’s Public Health Laboratory, has been honored with the nationally recognized LEAD Award by the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). This award recognizes exemplary leadership, advocacy, and dedication to strengthening the public health laboratory workforce. The LEAD Award celebrates individuals who embody the qualities of a leader, encourager, advocate, and developer, and who have contributed at lea