Behind the Scenes at the State Health Lab

In Rhode Island, there is just one laboratory that conducts all public health, environmental, and forensic crime testing for the State. It all happens in one inconspicuous building near Downtown Providence. In this week’s episode, we hear from the director of the State Health Laboratories, Dr. Ewa King.  Dr. King takes us behind the scenes to find out what exactly the State health lab does, and the role her team played during COVID-19. Hear what it was like to find the first positive case of COVID-19 in Rhode Island, and learn about the risks and safety measures for employees. Co-hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan refer to Dr. King as one of the “public health heroes behind the scenes.” Listen to this week’s episode to find out why.