Puerto Rico Officially Recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

The Government of Puerto Rico issued an official proclamation that designated April 19–25, 2026 as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week across the island. The formal presentation took place at HRPLabs, with the Subsecretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health in attendance, a testament to the significance of this recognition at the highest levels of government. 

“This proclamation made this year’s Lab Week especially meaningful for Puerto Rico. It is a proud recognition of the essential work medical laboratory professionals do every day in support of patient care, diagnostic excellence, and the healthcare system,” says Frank Kinard of HRPLabs. “For us at HRPLabs, it was an honor to help bring greater visibility to a profession that is so vital and so often works behind the scenes.”