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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. ​
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the dedication of public health laboratory professionals across the country. Their expertise keeps communities safe, strengthens our health systems, and protects families every day. #ThanksPHLabs
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our blog covers the top 10 #Thanksgiving food safety myths, including how to handle turkey, what actually makes leftovers risky and why sprouts are not as innocent as they look.

Your stomach will thank you.

Read more: buff.ly/ZN4zrm6
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
APHL connected with professionals at #ABRCMS2025 (Nov 19–22), sharing career pathways in public health laboratory science and engaging with attendees dedicated to strengthening the laboratory workforce. #APHLinternship #APHLfellowship #workforcedevelopment
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Public Health Thank You Day, we salute public health professionals for their tireless and selfless service keeping our communities, our country and our world safer. In celebration APHL staffers tell us why they’re thankful for public health. #PHTYD

Read more on our blog: buff.ly/uEeEgzf
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This November 24 (and every day, really!), we salute public health professionals for their tireless and selfless service keeping our communities, our country and our world safer. #PHTYD

For more words of thanks and praise from APHL staffers, check out our latest blog: buff.ly/uEeEgzf
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What happens in one country can impact the entire world in a matter of hours. That’s why #globalhealth is domestic health. APHL’s new blog highlights how robust laboratory systems play a direct role in preventing outbreaks from becoming domestic emergencies.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What interests you about laboratory science? That’s one of several questions we posed to the recipients of a $2000 Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science: An APHL-CDC Initiative scholarship. Read more: buff.ly/XQP99eJ

#APHLinternship #APHLfellowship
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There have now been over 30 babies in 15 states who have been sickened and hospitalized with infant botulism from drinking ByHeart formula. Do not use recalled formula and monitor your baby for infant #botulism symptoms. Read more in our latest blog: buff.ly/xU3Czsf
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A stronger public health system starts with a trained, confident #workforce.

APHL and CDC supported the launch of the UI Radiochemistry Certificate Program to give laboratory professionals real-world experience in radiochemical testing, quality assurance and safety. Read more: buff.ly/97luCyv
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Foodborne pathogens do not take holidays off!
This #Thanksgiving, simple choices in the kitchen, like using a food thermometer, avoiding raw dough and skipping the turkey rinse, can prevent illness and keep dinner safe.

Read our myth vs fact blog to learn more about food safety: buff.ly/ZN4zrm6
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
23 babies in 13 states have been diagnosed with infant #botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, prompting a nationwide recall. Public health laboratories and federal partners have played crucial roles in the investigation, which is still ongoing. buff.ly/xU3Czsf
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The @capublichealth.bsky.social Public Health Laboratory has taken a starring role in linking powdered baby formula to an infant #botulism outbreak that, to date, has sickened 23 babies in 13 states. Read more: buff.ly/xU3Czsf
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Tanzania is the latest of several African nations taking part in a #wastewater-based surveillance (WWBS) pilot project supported, in part, by APHL. What was Tanzania’s experience? Where will the country take WWBS in the future? Read more: buff.ly/kQtp6Qg
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A strong global health system that has the necessary expertise, equipment and manpower to detect and contain disease before it spreads.

Read more about how global health supports domestic health in our latest blog: buff.ly/NL9umWb

#globalhealth
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 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
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 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
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 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
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 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
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We are thrilled to join the public health community at APHA's 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC! Come visit APHL at booth 1431 in the expo hall. #APHA2025 @apha.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:45 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
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 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
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 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
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 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
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM