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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.
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: During wildfires or chemical spills, public health laboratories analyze air, soil, and water to determine if communities are safe.
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: During wildfires or chemical spills, public health laboratories analyze air, soil, and water to determine if communities are safe.
APHL’s #radiochemistry certificate program is helping laboratorians expand skills, strengthen labs and better protect their communities.
Read how recent graduates are applying their training: buff.ly/U3EpVOn
Read how recent graduates are applying their training: buff.ly/U3EpVOn
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
APHL’s #radiochemistry certificate program is helping laboratorians expand skills, strengthen labs and better protect their communities.
Read how recent graduates are applying their training: buff.ly/U3EpVOn
Read how recent graduates are applying their training: buff.ly/U3EpVOn
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories are the ones who test animals for rabies when there’s a bite. They help determine if someone needs lifesaving treatment.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories are the ones who test animals for rabies when there’s a bite. They help determine if someone needs lifesaving treatment.
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: When a new disease appears, public health labs are often the first to detect it. Early detection means a faster response.
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: When a new disease appears, public health labs are often the first to detect it. Early detection means a faster response.
A laboratorian at @idph.bsky.social shares how APHL’s Laboratory Director Exam Boot Camp helped her prepare for and earn her HCLD certification. Persistence, preparation and community support made the difference!
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Lab Matters Fall 2025 | Page 6
Gone are the days of mouth pipetting and eating lunch at the bench. But how can laboratories maintain quality assurance, quality control and general laboratory safety, as well as biosafety and…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A laboratorian at @idph.bsky.social shares how APHL’s Laboratory Director Exam Boot Camp helped her prepare for and earn her HCLD certification. Persistence, preparation and community support made the difference!
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#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health labs test drinking water for contaminants like lead, PFAS, and harmful bacteria. If your water is safe, there’s a lab working behind that.
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health labs test drinking water for contaminants like lead, PFAS, and harmful bacteria. If your water is safe, there’s a lab working behind that.
APHL welcomes the 2025 cohort for the Newborn Screening Tandem Mass Spectrometry Follow-Up Workshop. This year marks Dr. Millington’s 22nd and final year as faculty lead, a testament to his outstanding leadership and dedicated service! #newbornscreening
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
APHL welcomes the 2025 cohort for the Newborn Screening Tandem Mass Spectrometry Follow-Up Workshop. This year marks Dr. Millington’s 22nd and final year as faculty lead, a testament to his outstanding leadership and dedicated service! #newbornscreening
APHL’s Detor solution is helping hospitals receive newborn screening results nearly four days faster. Explore how this cloud-based system is changing data exchange in public health in the latest AWS blog post: buff.ly/E0Oy3qh
#informatics
#informatics
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
APHL’s Detor solution is helping hospitals receive newborn screening results nearly four days faster. Explore how this cloud-based system is changing data exchange in public health in the latest AWS blog post: buff.ly/E0Oy3qh
#informatics
#informatics
APHL and public health laboratory representatives will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program at these events this month. Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more about our program at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship #APHLinternship
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
APHL and public health laboratory representatives will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program at these events this month. Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more about our program at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship #APHLinternship
APHL is at #APHA2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC! Visit booth 1431 to learn more about how public health laboratories are shaping the future of disease detection, innovation and community protection.
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
APHL is at #APHA2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC! Visit booth 1431 to learn more about how public health laboratories are shaping the future of disease detection, innovation and community protection.
APHL recently attended the HACU 39th Annual Conference, where representatives shared career pathways in public health laboratory science with students and emerging professionals. Thank you to HACU for creating a space to connect and inspire the next generation of public health leaders. #HACU2025
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
APHL recently attended the HACU 39th Annual Conference, where representatives shared career pathways in public health laboratory science with students and emerging professionals. Thank you to HACU for creating a space to connect and inspire the next generation of public health leaders. #HACU2025
ICYMI: We wrapped up Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month with a full recap — including the winners of the QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest, highlights from labs across the country, and messages from APHL. Read more: buff.ly/cUywC9E #ThanksPHLabs
Iconic 2025 Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month: Art Contest Winners and Celebration Wrap-up - APHL Blog
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month absolutely iconic! We enjoyed seeing pictures from your photo booths and hearing about your celebrations. Public…
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November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI: We wrapped up Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month with a full recap — including the winners of the QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest, highlights from labs across the country, and messages from APHL. Read more: buff.ly/cUywC9E #ThanksPHLabs
When #mpox cases surged, California’s VRDL rapidly developed a new molecular test to detect and differentiate mpox clades — helping public health labs nationwide respond faster and stay ahead of emerging variants.
Read more in our latest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/pbSfxZV
Read more in our latest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/pbSfxZV
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
When #mpox cases surged, California’s VRDL rapidly developed a new molecular test to detect and differentiate mpox clades — helping public health labs nationwide respond faster and stay ahead of emerging variants.
Read more in our latest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/pbSfxZV
Read more in our latest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/pbSfxZV
The Southeast ColLABorators regional consortium met at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh on October 22–23 to discuss priorities that strengthen our public health laboratory system. Collaboration is how we move public health laboratories forward! #ThanksPHLabs
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Southeast ColLABorators regional consortium met at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh on October 22–23 to discuss priorities that strengthen our public health laboratory system. Collaboration is how we move public health laboratories forward! #ThanksPHLabs
Thank you to the 2025 National Health Science Conference for hosting an excellent event. APHL enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing information about career pathways in public health laboratory science. #APHLinternship #APHLfellowship #workforcedevelopment2025
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thank you to the 2025 National Health Science Conference for hosting an excellent event. APHL enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing information about career pathways in public health laboratory science. #APHLinternship #APHLfellowship #workforcedevelopment2025
Meet Esther Lee, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Laboratory! Learn more about the Public Health Laboratory Ambassador program here: buff.ly/4hosAae
#ThanksPHLabs #workforcedevelopment #publichealth
#ThanksPHLabs #workforcedevelopment #publichealth
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Meet Esther Lee, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Laboratory! Learn more about the Public Health Laboratory Ambassador program here: buff.ly/4hosAae
#ThanksPHLabs #workforcedevelopment #publichealth
#ThanksPHLabs #workforcedevelopment #publichealth
What better way to end Biosafety and Biosecurity Month than at the ABSA International Conference. We’re grateful for the collaboration, the shared expertise and the collective commitment to strengthening safety across public health laboratories. #biosafety #biosecurity #publichealth
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What better way to end Biosafety and Biosecurity Month than at the ABSA International Conference. We’re grateful for the collaboration, the shared expertise and the collective commitment to strengthening safety across public health laboratories. #biosafety #biosecurity #publichealth
Happy #NationalMentoringDay!
Today we’re celebrating the mentors who guide, teach and inspire the next generation of public health laboratory professionals. Mentorship strengthens our workforce by encouraging growth, building confidence and sharing knowledge.
Today we’re celebrating the mentors who guide, teach and inspire the next generation of public health laboratory professionals. Mentorship strengthens our workforce by encouraging growth, building confidence and sharing knowledge.
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy #NationalMentoringDay!
Today we’re celebrating the mentors who guide, teach and inspire the next generation of public health laboratory professionals. Mentorship strengthens our workforce by encouraging growth, building confidence and sharing knowledge.
Today we’re celebrating the mentors who guide, teach and inspire the next generation of public health laboratory professionals. Mentorship strengthens our workforce by encouraging growth, building confidence and sharing knowledge.
Meet Sarah, a public health laboratory intern working in the biomonitoring program at the New Jersey Department of Health!
Interested in a career in public health labs or becoming a mentor? Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR.
#publichealth #APHLfellowship #APHLNBS
Interested in a career in public health labs or becoming a mentor? Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR.
#publichealth #APHLfellowship #APHLNBS
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet Sarah, a public health laboratory intern working in the biomonitoring program at the New Jersey Department of Health!
Interested in a career in public health labs or becoming a mentor? Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR.
#publichealth #APHLfellowship #APHLNBS
Interested in a career in public health labs or becoming a mentor? Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR.
#publichealth #APHLfellowship #APHLNBS
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health labs test drinking water for contaminants like lead, nitrates, and harmful bacteria to make sure what comes out of your tap is safe to drink.
October 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health labs test drinking water for contaminants like lead, nitrates, and harmful bacteria to make sure what comes out of your tap is safe to drink.
In honor of Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, don’t forget to check out the latest issue of Lab Matters! This issue’s feature story dives into how public health laboratories ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in every aspect of their work. #biosafety #labsafety
Read more: buff.ly/cbLSUzR
Read more: buff.ly/cbLSUzR
October 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In honor of Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, don’t forget to check out the latest issue of Lab Matters! This issue’s feature story dives into how public health laboratories ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in every aspect of their work. #biosafety #labsafety
Read more: buff.ly/cbLSUzR
Read more: buff.ly/cbLSUzR
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Every baby born in the U.S. is screened for dozens of serious, but treatable, conditions — all thanks to state public health laboratories! These tests help identify disorders like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease before symptoms appear.
October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Every baby born in the U.S. is screened for dozens of serious, but treatable, conditions — all thanks to state public health laboratories! These tests help identify disorders like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease before symptoms appear.
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories test thousands of samples each year to detect infectious diseases, from influenza to COVID-19, often identifying outbreaks before they make headlines.
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#PublicHealth Lab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories test thousands of samples each year to detect infectious diseases, from influenza to COVID-19, often identifying outbreaks before they make headlines.
Meet our Grand Prize winner of the 5th Annual #QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest! Niamh Gray from Texas DSHS created “The Laboratorian in Motion". #ThanksPHLabs
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October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Meet our Grand Prize winner of the 5th Annual #QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest! Niamh Gray from Texas DSHS created “The Laboratorian in Motion". #ThanksPHLabs
FB Album: buff.ly/i42IKy8
Blog: buff.ly/EJT8BIb
FB Album: buff.ly/i42IKy8
Blog: buff.ly/EJT8BIb