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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.
APHL is exhibiting at the DCSCA First Annual Conference, "Future Ready: School Counselors Preparing Students for College, Career, and Beyond." We are sharing information about public health laboratory science and K-12 resources with school counselors. #NSCW26
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
APHL is exhibiting at the DCSCA First Annual Conference, "Future Ready: School Counselors Preparing Students for College, Career, and Beyond." We are sharing information about public health laboratory science and K-12 resources with school counselors. #NSCW26
Last week, APHL’s Emerging Leader Program Cohort 19 met in Atlanta for a three-day, in-person session. Participants built skills in burnout mitigation, time management, conflict management, and psychological safety, and connected with ELP alumni and Laboratory Leaders of Today.
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Last week, APHL’s Emerging Leader Program Cohort 19 met in Atlanta for a three-day, in-person session. Participants built skills in burnout mitigation, time management, conflict management, and psychological safety, and connected with ELP alumni and Laboratory Leaders of Today.
Meet Kristin Dunaway, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from the Tennessee State Public Health Laboratory. Kristin finds it rewarding to introduce students to the meaningful and impactful work of public health laboratories. Learn more about the program here: buff.ly/4hosAae.
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Meet Kristin Dunaway, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from the Tennessee State Public Health Laboratory. Kristin finds it rewarding to introduce students to the meaningful and impactful work of public health laboratories. Learn more about the program here: buff.ly/4hosAae.
APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
REMINDER | ONE WEEK LEFT to submit nominations for APHL's 2026 Awards Program!
Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, February 10.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, February 10.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
REMINDER | ONE WEEK LEFT to submit nominations for APHL's 2026 Awards Program!
Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, February 10.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, February 10.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
PulseNet, a national laboratory network that uses a pathogen’s unique DNA fingerprint to detect and connect disease outbreaks, turns 30 this year! In celebration, we rounded up stories on the impact the network’s had on disease surveillance and outbreak detection.
Read more: buff.ly/OvQ8bBc
Read more: buff.ly/OvQ8bBc
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
PulseNet, a national laboratory network that uses a pathogen’s unique DNA fingerprint to detect and connect disease outbreaks, turns 30 this year! In celebration, we rounded up stories on the impact the network’s had on disease surveillance and outbreak detection.
Read more: buff.ly/OvQ8bBc
Read more: buff.ly/OvQ8bBc
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories collaborate with hospitals, universities, CDC, FDA and partners to share data that informs national health decisions.
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories collaborate with hospitals, universities, CDC, FDA and partners to share data that informs national health decisions.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories support emergency response efforts for bioterrorism, chemical exposures and radiological threats, often behind the scenes.
January 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories support emergency response efforts for bioterrorism, chemical exposures and radiological threats, often behind the scenes.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Many disease trends reported nationally start with a single lab result generated at a local or state public health laboratory.
January 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Many disease trends reported nationally start with a single lab result generated at a local or state public health laboratory.
Congratulations to the @nysdoh.bsky.social Wadsworth Center Laboratory! The state has announced that construction is underway on a new $1.7 billion facility in Albany, NY. Construction expected to be complete by 2030.
Read the full announcement: buff.ly/vwLeIH1
View the renderings: buff.ly/jAcWJ53
Read the full announcement: buff.ly/vwLeIH1
View the renderings: buff.ly/jAcWJ53
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Congratulations to the @nysdoh.bsky.social Wadsworth Center Laboratory! The state has announced that construction is underway on a new $1.7 billion facility in Albany, NY. Construction expected to be complete by 2030.
Read the full announcement: buff.ly/vwLeIH1
View the renderings: buff.ly/jAcWJ53
Read the full announcement: buff.ly/vwLeIH1
View the renderings: buff.ly/jAcWJ53
APHL’s new website (our first redesign in 10 years!) launches in just a few short weeks. What exciting changes are in store? Check out our latest blog for a sneak peek!
Read more: buff.ly/HGJnuBg
Read more: buff.ly/HGJnuBg
January 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
APHL’s new website (our first redesign in 10 years!) launches in just a few short weeks. What exciting changes are in store? Check out our latest blog for a sneak peek!
Read more: buff.ly/HGJnuBg
Read more: buff.ly/HGJnuBg
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Environmental testing done by public health labs helps detect threats in drinking water, soil, and air — not just in people.
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Environmental testing done by public health labs helps detect threats in drinking water, soil, and air — not just in people.
Time is running out to submit nominations for APHL's 2026 Awards Program!
Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals in public health laboratory science and practice. Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments due February 10: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals in public health laboratory science and practice. Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments due February 10: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Time is running out to submit nominations for APHL's 2026 Awards Program!
Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals in public health laboratory science and practice. Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments due February 10: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals in public health laboratory science and practice. Nomination forms and Healthiest Laboratory Assessments due February 10: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Join us May 4–7 in Baltimore, MD for the #APHL 2026 Annual Conference!
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Join us May 4–7 in Baltimore, MD for the #APHL 2026 Annual Conference!
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
There were more than 2,250 confirmed #measles cases last year, compared to just 285 in 2024. We spoke to three state public health labs to learn about their testing preparedness, their quick responses and what they’re doing to brace for future outbreaks.
Read more: buff.ly/ot5WSIw
Read more: buff.ly/ot5WSIw
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
There were more than 2,250 confirmed #measles cases last year, compared to just 285 in 2024. We spoke to three state public health labs to learn about their testing preparedness, their quick responses and what they’re doing to brace for future outbreaks.
Read more: buff.ly/ot5WSIw
Read more: buff.ly/ot5WSIw
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories routinely collaborate across state lines to identify multistate outbreaks.
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories routinely collaborate across state lines to identify multistate outbreaks.
We’re at the UNC Career Center Spring Jobs & Internships career fair today! APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We’re at the UNC Career Center Spring Jobs & Internships career fair today! APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
Did you know when a new pathogen emerges, public health labs often have to build and validate brand-new tests before commercial kits are even available? Well now you know. #ThanksPHLabs
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Did you know when a new pathogen emerges, public health labs often have to build and validate brand-new tests before commercial kits are even available? Well now you know. #ThanksPHLabs
Mentorship makes a lasting impact! This #NationalMentorMonth, we’re highlighting the mentors who help interns and fellows grow, learn and find their place in public health laboratories.
See what interns and fellows had to say about their mentors and learn more at buff.ly/UeOUslO
See what interns and fellows had to say about their mentors and learn more at buff.ly/UeOUslO
January 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Mentorship makes a lasting impact! This #NationalMentorMonth, we’re highlighting the mentors who help interns and fellows grow, learn and find their place in public health laboratories.
See what interns and fellows had to say about their mentors and learn more at buff.ly/UeOUslO
See what interns and fellows had to say about their mentors and learn more at buff.ly/UeOUslO
During #Radon Awareness Week, we’re highlighting an invisible public health risk with very real consequences. Public health labs play a critical role in protecting communities by supporting radon testing programs, analyzing environmental data and informing prevention efforts. buff.ly/UA4AebY
January 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
During #Radon Awareness Week, we’re highlighting an invisible public health risk with very real consequences. Public health labs play a critical role in protecting communities by supporting radon testing programs, analyzing environmental data and informing prevention efforts. buff.ly/UA4AebY
APHL’s new website (our first redesign in 10 years!) launches in just a few short weeks. What exciting changes are in store? Check out our latest blog for a sneak peek!
Check out our latest blog for an inside look at what’s new and improved: buff.ly/BMAUz91
Check out our latest blog for an inside look at what’s new and improved: buff.ly/BMAUz91
January 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
APHL’s new website (our first redesign in 10 years!) launches in just a few short weeks. What exciting changes are in store? Check out our latest blog for a sneak peek!
Check out our latest blog for an inside look at what’s new and improved: buff.ly/BMAUz91
Check out our latest blog for an inside look at what’s new and improved: buff.ly/BMAUz91
Join us May 4–7 in Baltimore, MD for the #APHL 2026 Annual Conference!
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
January 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Join us May 4–7 in Baltimore, MD for the #APHL 2026 Annual Conference!
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
Read the Conference Highlights for a preliminary schedule: buff.ly/SNdCSLe
Register today: buff.ly/WOjjtf9
Nominations for APHL’s 2026 Awards Program are open!
Help us recognize public health laboratory professionals making a real impact by submitting a nomination.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Help us recognize public health laboratory professionals making a real impact by submitting a nomination.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Nominations for APHL’s 2026 Awards Program are open!
Help us recognize public health laboratory professionals making a real impact by submitting a nomination.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
Help us recognize public health laboratory professionals making a real impact by submitting a nomination.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
The Santa Fe New Mexican featured the work of the New Mexico Dept of Health Scientific Laboratory. They spotlight the lab's role in protecting residents from environmental pollutants, hazardous materials and infectious pathogens, and its designation as a Level 1 LRN-C lab. Read more: buff.ly/Cex9Kpk
January 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Santa Fe New Mexican featured the work of the New Mexico Dept of Health Scientific Laboratory. They spotlight the lab's role in protecting residents from environmental pollutants, hazardous materials and infectious pathogens, and its designation as a Level 1 LRN-C lab. Read more: buff.ly/Cex9Kpk
#Publichealthlab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories test environmental samples to help identify potential risks to community health. Laboratory monitoring supports efforts to protect drinking water, food safety and environmental quality.
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
#Publichealthlab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories test environmental samples to help identify potential risks to community health. Laboratory monitoring supports efforts to protect drinking water, food safety and environmental quality.