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

#Publichealth Lab Fact of the Day: Many public health laboratories support international outbreak response by sharing data, training, and advanced testing methods.

#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

#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.

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! Read more:

#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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

#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

#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.

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

This Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, we’re celebrating the professionals who keep our laboratories safe. Meet Nicole Martin from Washington State Public Health Laboratories! Join us all month as we recognize biosafety professionals like Nicole who make a lasting impact. #publichealth #biosafety

ICYMI: 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

Meet our “Best Scientific Representation” winner of the 5th Annual #QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest! Lorie Martin from Vermont Public Health Lab made the "Bacteria replication flip book" GIF. #ThanksPHLabs FB Album: buff.ly/i42IKy8 Blog: buff.ly/EJT8BIb

You may not see public health labs, but you benefit from them every day. #ThanksPHLabs

Lead poisoning is still a preventable threat to children’s health. Join CDC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Housing this #NLPPW2025 to help protect families. Learn more about National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at buff.ly/IZ4jjO1

Fun Fact of the Day: Public health labs use genome sequencing to monitor emerging diseases. #ThanksPHLabs

Meet our “Best Use of Recycled Materials” winner of the 5th Annual #QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest! Kevin Trieu from Ventura County Public Health Lab created "DNA double helix made". #ThanksPHLabs FB Album: buff.ly/i42IKy8 Blog Wrap-Up: buff.ly/EJT8BIb

Meet our Most Unique winner of the 5th Annual QIAGEN-sponsored Microbe Masterpieces & Chemistry Creations Art Contest! Nancy Nguyen from the Houston Department of Health and Human Services created “Stray Cat". FB Album: buff.ly/i42IKy8 Blog Wrap-Up: buff.ly/EJT8BIb

Ever wonder who tests the water you drink, the air you breathe, or the food you eat? That’s your #publichealth lab.

Meet Abby, a former public health laboratory fellow working at the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment! Interested in a career in public health labs or becoming a mentor? Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR. #publichealth #APHLinternship #APHLNBS

For Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, we’re spotlighting the leaders who make safety a priority every day. Earlier this year, APHL gathered professionals at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health for a three-day biosafety workshop! #Biosafety #Biosecurity #PublicHealth

We’re thrilled to wrap up Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month by spotlighting the creativity shown in this year’s art contest and the ways labs brought the celebration to life. Thanks to everyone who participated! #ThanksPHLabs Check out the full recap here: buff.ly/EJT8BIb

This Biosafety and Biosecurity month, we’re celebrating the professionals who keep our laboratories safe. Meet Jacob Latham from Arkansas Department of Health! Join us all month as we recognize biosafety professionals like Jacob who make a lasting impact. #biosafety_biosecuritymonth #publichealth

Public health laboratories are basically the avengers of disease detection by the way...you should take some time to thank them.

"We got 99 problems but contamination ain’t one.” - a public health lab somewhere saving your life with science

Check out some of the many labs who participated in Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! We loved seeing your enthusiasm, creativity and smiles across the country, especially through the photo booth fun! Your dedication to protecting public health inspires us every day. #ThanksPHLabs

Meet Gianna, a public health lab intern with the @capublichealth.bsky.social genetic disease screening program. She shared how applying classroom lessons at work and guidance from her mentor have helped her grow in the newborn screening field. Learn more at buff.ly/4yNBwqR.

Keynote speakers at APHL’s 2025 Newborn Screening Symposium reminded attendees: science saves lives, but stories inspire action. #APHLNBS See the full keynote highlights on our blog: buff.ly/Ep7S6Tv

Meet the Fellow! Annika Strasman from the Houston Health Department Laboratory is a fellow in the APHL Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Learn more about Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science at buff.ly/4yNBwqR Read Annika's full interview: buff.ly/MD4PAPT

Public health labs may not always make headlines, but their work keeps our air, water and communities safe every day.

Every test result from a public health laboratory represents prevention, protection and lives made safer. #ThanksPHLabs

Every U.S. state has a public health laboratory. Together, they form a national network that detects, tracks, and responds to disease threats. #thanksphlabs

This Biosafety and Biosecurity month, we’re celebrating the professionals who keep our laboratories safe. Meet Andrea Causey from South Carolina Department of Public Health! Join us all month as we recognize biosafety professionals like Andrea who make a lasting impact. #biosafety_biosecuritymonth