Scott Becker
@sjbecker.bsky.social
CEO @aphl.org, public health prof, husband, girldad, Wheaten owner, proud UMD graduate, Jersey Shore native, he/him. Views are my own!
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In 2020, Honduras had no sequencing capacity. Now, with APHL’s support, its national lab is training others across the region in viral and bacterial sequencing—building expertise and strengthening health systems. Read more: buff.ly/sOPFeDN #publichealth #globalhealth #genomicsurveillance
April 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In 2020, Honduras had no sequencing capacity. Now, with APHL’s support, its national lab is training others across the region in viral and bacterial sequencing—building expertise and strengthening health systems. Read more: buff.ly/sOPFeDN #publichealth #globalhealth #genomicsurveillance
Another way public health labs keep you safer—the cannabis edition.
With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.
Could legal weed make you sick? Here's how California tries to keep it safe
With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.
www.npr.org
March 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Another way public health labs keep you safer—the cannabis edition.
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APHL joins all Americans in a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter as a former president, and we also mourn the loss of President Carter as a public health leader. His legacy will live on in every person whose life was saved or protected thanks to his work. (Photo Credit: The Carter Center)
January 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
APHL joins all Americans in a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter as a former president, and we also mourn the loss of President Carter as a public health leader. His legacy will live on in every person whose life was saved or protected thanks to his work. (Photo Credit: The Carter Center)
I’m so glad that @aphl.org is on Bluesky! Follow us please!
We're the Association of Public Health Laboratories and we're thrilled to be here! APHL represents local, state and territorial government labs doing work to protect the public's health. Check out APHL.org for more. Follow us and introduce yourself👋 #publichealth #laboratoryscience
December 13, 2024 at 2:12 PM
I’m so glad that @aphl.org is on Bluesky! Follow us please!
“I am most thankful for the dedication and perseverance of public health workers across our country. They work tirelessly on behalf of ALL Americans and deserve to be celebrated! You are all my heroes.” -Scott J. Becker, CEO
#PHTYD
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#PHTYD
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Giving Thanks for Public Health - APHL Blog
By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL With Thanksgiving approaching, it seems appropriate that we pause to give thanks for the people who help ensure a healthy life is possible for all—...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
“I am most thankful for the dedication and perseverance of public health workers across our country. They work tirelessly on behalf of ALL Americans and deserve to be celebrated! You are all my heroes.” -Scott J. Becker, CEO
#PHTYD
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About the detection of bird flu virus in raw milk in CA:
CDC, others warn against drinking raw milk.
CDFA routinely tests raw milk in bulk tanks.
This batch discovered because Santa Clara County health staff buy and test raw milk from retail stores for another line of defense.
Public health, y’all.
CDC, others warn against drinking raw milk.
CDFA routinely tests raw milk in bulk tanks.
This batch discovered because Santa Clara County health staff buy and test raw milk from retail stores for another line of defense.
Public health, y’all.
.@capublichealth.bsky.social reports finding #H5N1 #birdflu virus in raw milk. The producer, Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, has agreed to recall a batch of a whole milk product called "cream top."
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
November 25, 2024 at 1:41 AM
About the detection of bird flu virus in raw milk in CA:
CDC, others warn against drinking raw milk.
CDFA routinely tests raw milk in bulk tanks.
This batch discovered because Santa Clara County health staff buy and test raw milk from retail stores for another line of defense.
Public health, y’all.
CDC, others warn against drinking raw milk.
CDFA routinely tests raw milk in bulk tanks.
This batch discovered because Santa Clara County health staff buy and test raw milk from retail stores for another line of defense.
Public health, y’all.
It’s a good thing that Santa Clara County & their #publichealth #laboratory routinely samples and tests retail raw milk as a consumer safety service. And that CDPH acted so quickly with the below warning.
Tomorrow is #PublicHealthThankYou day— We thank them for this service.
Tomorrow is #PublicHealthThankYou day— We thank them for this service.
California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov
November 25, 2024 at 2:03 AM
It’s a good thing that Santa Clara County & their #publichealth #laboratory routinely samples and tests retail raw milk as a consumer safety service. And that CDPH acted so quickly with the below warning.
Tomorrow is #PublicHealthThankYou day— We thank them for this service.
Tomorrow is #PublicHealthThankYou day— We thank them for this service.
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‘The FDA has previously warned of the possible dangers of drinking raw milk. In a statement from May 2024, it warned, "Raw milk can carry dangerous germs such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, and others that cause foodborne illness, often called 'food poisoning.'"’
Bird flu found in sample of California raw milk: Officials
The California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot of raw milk.
abcnews.go.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:49 AM
‘The FDA has previously warned of the possible dangers of drinking raw milk. In a statement from May 2024, it warned, "Raw milk can carry dangerous germs such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, and others that cause foodborne illness, often called 'food poisoning.'"’
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The future of public health is clearly in uncharted waters. But never forget, public health is bigger than any one person. It's about communities coming together and advocating for evidenced-based decision-making and policies that protect everyone.
New "Osterholm Update" podcast episode! Dr Michael Osterholm & host Chris Dall discuss the recent nomination of RFK Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the latest COVID data, a global increase in measles cases, and a decline in US STI incidence
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November 21, 2024 at 10:22 PM
The future of public health is clearly in uncharted waters. But never forget, public health is bigger than any one person. It's about communities coming together and advocating for evidenced-based decision-making and policies that protect everyone.
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I thought it might be worthwhile to do a quick primer on CDC.gov datasets and public data resources.
1. DATA.CDC.GOV (data.cdc.gov/browse)
Datasets from across the agency, in browsable, machine readable format (Socrata system). Other/older collections are on:
2. WONDER.CDC.GOV (wonder.cdc.gov)
1. DATA.CDC.GOV (data.cdc.gov/browse)
Datasets from across the agency, in browsable, machine readable format (Socrata system). Other/older collections are on:
2. WONDER.CDC.GOV (wonder.cdc.gov)
Data | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Data published by CDC public health programs to help save lives and protect people from health, safety, and security threats.
data.cdc.gov
November 20, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I thought it might be worthwhile to do a quick primer on CDC.gov datasets and public data resources.
1. DATA.CDC.GOV (data.cdc.gov/browse)
Datasets from across the agency, in browsable, machine readable format (Socrata system). Other/older collections are on:
2. WONDER.CDC.GOV (wonder.cdc.gov)
1. DATA.CDC.GOV (data.cdc.gov/browse)
Datasets from across the agency, in browsable, machine readable format (Socrata system). Other/older collections are on:
2. WONDER.CDC.GOV (wonder.cdc.gov)
Welcome @drcelinegounder.bsky.social!
1. Let’s welcome @drcelinegounder.bsky.social to this app!
2. A great 3-minute primer on HHS and RFK Jr, to share with friends & family
2. A great 3-minute primer on HHS and RFK Jr, to share with friends & family
RFK Jr. to lead @HHSGov US Dept of Health & Human Services
with @AdrianaDiaz & @tonydokoupil on @CBSMornings
youtu.be/zLkeaticjYU?...
with @AdrianaDiaz & @tonydokoupil on @CBSMornings
youtu.be/zLkeaticjYU?...
November 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Welcome @drcelinegounder.bsky.social!
Excellent work by the CDPH Public Health Laboratory. Glad the patient is recovering.
November 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Excellent work by the CDPH Public Health Laboratory. Glad the patient is recovering.
@drm.bsky.social So we’re back here I see!
November 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM
@drm.bsky.social So we’re back here I see!
Excellent piece by Dr. Choski and good solid advice. Plus, this is my first Bluesky post :)
Here’s How CDC Can Put the ‘Public’ Back in Public Health
The new leader of the CDC should prioritize the people it serves, people in the agency itself and people who exert power over public health
t.co
July 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Excellent piece by Dr. Choski and good solid advice. Plus, this is my first Bluesky post :)