# More than Microscopes: Inside the Public Health Lab

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Podcast: [EquiTEA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/equitea-6417901)
Published: 2026-04-29T18:08:21+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of EquiTEA, epidemiologist Jenny Duong sits down with RUHS Public Health Lab Director Dr. Syreeta Steele and Community Outreach Coordinator Janet Garcia. Together, they provide a behind-the-scenes look at the public health lab, explaining how it operates and the critical role it plays in the community. They also explore what health equity looks like in practice, offering real-world insights from their day-to-day work and its impact on advancing community health. To find out more about the Riverside County Public Health lab, please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/laboratory-services

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