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EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County will proudly unveil its latest milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand-new Public Health Facility. This establishment stands as a testament to collaborative efforts, funded in part by the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership with the Hidalgo County Urban County Program. The grand opening will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11 a.m.
The state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot laboratory was constructed within Precinct 4 and is located directly adjacent to the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department. The facility will be a Biosafety Level 3 Lab. The facility also incorporates a medical clinic, and office space tailored to accommodate laboratory staff and specialists.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the facility shall include a SARS-CoV2 testing and testing of other virology diseases through the use of nucleic acid assay (i.e. PCR machine). The lab will also include bacteriology testing equipment with capabilities to identify and report susceptibilities of organisms, as well as serology testing capabilities and other associated services.
| DETAILS |
| What: Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting for new Public Health Facility |
| When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. |
| Where: Public Health Laboratory Facility – 1200 S I-69C Frontage, Edinburg, TX (behind Health Dept.) |
| For questions, please contact: Precinct 4 at (956) 383-3112 |
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