About the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)

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WSLH At a Glance
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A Brief History
Since 1903, Wisconsin citizens have depended on the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) to help maintain the high quality of life in our state. As the state's public health and environmental laboratory, we help:

1. maintain the public health of all Wisconsin's citizens;
2. safeguard the state's environment;
3. educate state residents on public health issues.

• Analytical services for the state Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Health and Family Services, local government units, health care practitioners and private citizens;
• Specialized public health procedures and reference testing;
• Training, technical assistance and consultation for private and public health agencies;
• Applied research and University instruction related to the public health and environmental protection mission of the Laboratory.