David Hinton

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Public Health Laboratory Services supports the diagnosis, control, and prevention of communicable diseases in Riverside. The private company is based in Riverside, CA. The laboratory operates under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification, providing accurate and timely testing as a reference lab for private and commercial laboratories in the region. It reports test results for diseases of public health importance to health authorities and promotes community health through programs in disease control, immunization, nutrition, family planning, injury prevention, and behavioral health services. The system integrates epidemiology, program evaluation, data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and community partnerships to monitor health trends and inform policy. RUHS also offers initiatives such as the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and provides mental health and substance use treatment to over 45,000 consumers annually. The RUHS Medical Center supports these efforts with clinical care, education, and research infrastructure.

Supplies drinking water