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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. ​
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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.

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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

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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
a public health laboratories favorite four words? “All QC passed today.”
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 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
#publichealth lab fact of the day: Public health labs work with hospitals, CDC, and universities, forming the backbone of disease surveillance networks.
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 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
#publichealth lab fact of the day: APHL and state labs train thousands of laboratorians each year to ensure a skilled and prepared workforce.
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 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
#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Many public health laboratories support international outbreak response by sharing data, training, and advanced testing methods.
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 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.
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 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
#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: 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
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
#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
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