APHL
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APHL works to build effective laboratory systems in the US and globally. The association represents state and local governmental health labs that monitor and detect public health threats.
Are bagged salad kits safe to eat? For most healthy adults, yes—but like all foods, they carry some risk. This story breaks down why bagged greens are more complex from a #foodsafety perspective and how public health labs help protect consumers.
Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/fUQ4pMs
Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/fUQ4pMs
December 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are bagged salad kits safe to eat? For most healthy adults, yes—but like all foods, they carry some risk. This story breaks down why bagged greens are more complex from a #foodsafety perspective and how public health labs help protect consumers.
Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/fUQ4pMs
Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/fUQ4pMs
Communities may never see it, but public health labs gave the gift of prevention all year long. #ThanksPHLabs
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Communities may never see it, but public health labs gave the gift of prevention all year long. #ThanksPHLabs
Public health laboratories help dispel #fentanyl myths with evidence, not fear. Learn what the data actually show and why accurate information is critical for overdose response and prevention.
Read more in our newest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/Yp7poNl
Read more in our newest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/Yp7poNl
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Public health laboratories help dispel #fentanyl myths with evidence, not fear. Learn what the data actually show and why accurate information is critical for overdose response and prevention.
Read more in our newest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/Yp7poNl
Read more in our newest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/Yp7poNl
In a message from our president and CEO, APHL shared a new two-year strategic map reflecting a clean-slate approach. Built by members and shaped by leadership, see how we’re positioning APHL for the future while supporting public health labs every step of the way.
Read more: buff.ly/2wjhQFP
Read more: buff.ly/2wjhQFP
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In a message from our president and CEO, APHL shared a new two-year strategic map reflecting a clean-slate approach. Built by members and shaped by leadership, see how we’re positioning APHL for the future while supporting public health labs every step of the way.
Read more: buff.ly/2wjhQFP
Read more: buff.ly/2wjhQFP
ICYMI: In this episode of Lab Culture, microbiologist Dr. Karim Morey reveals how Oregon’s public health laboratory solved an unusual Yersinia enterocolitica case using science, detailed investigation, and a #OneHealth approach.
Tune into the full conversation: buff.ly/487wCEv
#foodsafety
Tune into the full conversation: buff.ly/487wCEv
#foodsafety
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
ICYMI: In this episode of Lab Culture, microbiologist Dr. Karim Morey reveals how Oregon’s public health laboratory solved an unusual Yersinia enterocolitica case using science, detailed investigation, and a #OneHealth approach.
Tune into the full conversation: buff.ly/487wCEv
#foodsafety
Tune into the full conversation: buff.ly/487wCEv
#foodsafety
BEACONS is bringing public health laboratories together to test what’s feasible, sustainable and truly beneficial for families, using real-world systems and workflows to guide the science.
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/TJXTh3I
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/TJXTh3I
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BEACONS is bringing public health laboratories together to test what’s feasible, sustainable and truly beneficial for families, using real-world systems and workflows to guide the science.
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/TJXTh3I
Read more on our blog: buff.ly/TJXTh3I
As we close out 2025, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication to laboratory science and public health.
See our top stories of 2025: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy New Year!
See our top stories of 2025: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy New Year!
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As we close out 2025, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication to laboratory science and public health.
See our top stories of 2025: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy New Year!
See our top stories of 2025: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy New Year!
APHL’s annual Awards Program nominations open in January. Help recognize the professionals and partners advancing public health laboratory science, practice and policy by submitting a nomination in one or more award categories.
Learn more: buff.ly/rP0Sb97
Learn more: buff.ly/rP0Sb97
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
APHL’s annual Awards Program nominations open in January. Help recognize the professionals and partners advancing public health laboratory science, practice and policy by submitting a nomination in one or more award categories.
Learn more: buff.ly/rP0Sb97
Learn more: buff.ly/rP0Sb97
ELC funding keeps Minnesota’s life-saving lab instruments maintained and ready, so testing stays fast, accurate and reliable.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
ELC funding keeps Minnesota’s life-saving lab instruments maintained and ready, so testing stays fast, accurate and reliable.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
ICYMI: Can whole genome sequencing fit into newborn screening in a safe, practical way? A new NIH-funded initiative, BEACONS, is working to find out and APHL is proud to be a partner on this $14.4M project. Learn more on our latest blog: buff.ly/jStN0GK
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
ICYMI: Can whole genome sequencing fit into newborn screening in a safe, practical way? A new NIH-funded initiative, BEACONS, is working to find out and APHL is proud to be a partner on this $14.4M project. Learn more on our latest blog: buff.ly/jStN0GK
ELC funds helped Tennessee move from paper to digital lab systems—boosting quality, efficiency, and compliance statewide.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ELC funds helped Tennessee move from paper to digital lab systems—boosting quality, efficiency, and compliance statewide.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
ICYMI: Our new Lab Matters feature explores how public health labs are strengthening readiness and response for what comes next. Plus stories on fentanyl misinformation, mentorship and future bioinformatics leaders.
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
ICYMI: Our new Lab Matters feature explores how public health labs are strengthening readiness and response for what comes next. Plus stories on fentanyl misinformation, mentorship and future bioinformatics leaders.
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
2025 was an undeniably tough year. But public health laboratories were tougher. Our latest blog highlights 12 of our top stories of the year, each celebrating the impactful and important work of public health laboratories. Check them out, here: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
2025 was an undeniably tough year. But public health laboratories were tougher. Our latest blog highlights 12 of our top stories of the year, each celebrating the impactful and important work of public health laboratories. Check them out, here: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
Virginia’s emergency courier system, funded by ELC, helped support 70+ outbreak investigations in just 8 months. Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
December 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Virginia’s emergency courier system, funded by ELC, helped support 70+ outbreak investigations in just 8 months. Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
ELC funding helped Arizona build in-state testing for dangerous fungal threats like Candida auris. Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ELC funding helped Arizona build in-state testing for dangerous fungal threats like Candida auris. Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
The next pandemic is not a question of if, but when. Our new Lab Matters feature explores how public health labs are strengthening readiness and response for what comes next. Plus stories on fentanyl misinformation, mentorship and future bioinformatics leaders.
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The next pandemic is not a question of if, but when. Our new Lab Matters feature explores how public health labs are strengthening readiness and response for what comes next. Plus stories on fentanyl misinformation, mentorship and future bioinformatics leaders.
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
Read the full issue: buff.ly/CZsiEdQ
Bagged greens are no strangers to the FDA recalled list. But what makes them so problematic? Is it the soil they’re grown in? The way they are harvested or processed? Does contamination happen in the home? We asked a food safety expert involved in recalls for her insights. Read more: buff.ly/1UNmnb4
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Bagged greens are no strangers to the FDA recalled list. But what makes them so problematic? Is it the soil they’re grown in? The way they are harvested or processed? Does contamination happen in the home? We asked a food safety expert involved in recalls for her insights. Read more: buff.ly/1UNmnb4
Can whole genome sequencing fit into newborn screening in a safe, practical way? A new NIH-funded initiative, BEACONS, is working to find out and APHL is proud to be a partner on this $14.4M project. Learn more on our latest blog: buff.ly/jStN0GK
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Can whole genome sequencing fit into newborn screening in a safe, practical way? A new NIH-funded initiative, BEACONS, is working to find out and APHL is proud to be a partner on this $14.4M project. Learn more on our latest blog: buff.ly/jStN0GK
ELC funding helped Michigan respond fast to #H5N1 and support 10 other states with critical testing tools.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
ELC funding helped Michigan respond fast to #H5N1 and support 10 other states with critical testing tools.
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
Read more about the impact and importance of ELC funding for public health laboratories: buff.ly/ArHwijq
ICYMI: Mark your calendar! Join us on December 11 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET for a webinar featuring a live presentation from industry professionals highlighting resume development, application submission and interviewing strategies for open laboratory positions!
Register here: buff.ly/OT6EGi8
Register here: buff.ly/OT6EGi8
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ICYMI: Mark your calendar! Join us on December 11 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET for a webinar featuring a live presentation from industry professionals highlighting resume development, application submission and interviewing strategies for open laboratory positions!
Register here: buff.ly/OT6EGi8
Register here: buff.ly/OT6EGi8
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health labs don’t just test people. They test food, water, soil, surfaces and even insects.
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health labs don’t just test people. They test food, water, soil, surfaces and even insects.
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!