October 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Oct. 21 presented its first "Outstanding Sentinel Clinical Laboratory Training Program" award to the State Hygienic Laboratory at The University of Iowa. The CDC selected the Hygienic Lab because of its outreach and training initiatives that assist sentinel labs in preparing for biological terrorism events. Sentinel labs are based in hospitals and other laboratories, and have direct contact with patients when providing routine diagnostic services.