#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

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

#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 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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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.

#Publichealthlab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories are staffed by multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, laboratorians, bioinformaticians and data specialists. A skilled laboratory #workforce is essential for maintaining testing quality and public health readiness!

ICYMI: Thanks to the work of multiple partners, including APHL, regional laboratories in Kenya now have the capacity to perform their own #mpox testing instead of sending specimens out to the country’s National Public Health Laboratory. Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/fPXzSE

#Publichealthlab fact of the day: During outbreaks, public health laboratories provide the testing and analysis needed to understand the scope and source of disease. Rapid laboratory testing supports timely public health interventions and communication.

Public health laboratories rely on diverse expertise from microbiologists, chemists, bioinformaticians and more. #ThanksPHLabs

We don’t always follow social media trends—but when we heard 2016 was back, we couldn’t resist. Here’s a look at what APHL was focused on in 2016. Which 2016 public health laboratory moment do you remember most?

Nominations for APHL's 2026 Awards Program are now being accepted! Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals who've made significant contributions to advancing public health laboratory science and practice. Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp

Public health labs 🤝 science 🤝 communities

ICYMI: APHL’s #Bioinformatics Leadership Program (BLP) was created to support early- to mid-career public health bioinformaticians as they build the leadership, communication and collaboration skills needed to navigate complex laboratory environments. Learn more about the program: buff.ly/pG1ZKoF

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

Nominations for APHL’s 2026 Awards Program are open! Recognize outstanding public health laboratory professionals—or complete the Healthiest Laboratory Checklist for a chance to win $1,500. Nominate today via our Awards Portal: 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

For APHL, this year marks 75 years of collaboration, innovation and commitment across the public health laboratory community.

As we turn the page on a new year, we’re grateful for the scientists who quietly keep our public health systems strong.

January is a reset, but public health labs never hit pause. Surveillance, testing and preparedness continue year-round.

Meet our Fellow of the Month! Demetria Yoder supported the implementation of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in New Jersey! Learn more at buff.ly/3MIu3un. #APHLFellowship #APHLInternship

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

Thanks to the work of multiple partners, including APHL, regional laboratories in Kenya now have the capacity to perform their own #mpox testing instead of sending specimens out to the country’s National Public Health Laboratory. Read our latest blog to learn how they achieved this: buff.ly/fPXzSEw

The nomination period for APHL’s annual Awards Program will open soon, please join us in recognizing outstanding professionals who have made significant contributions to advancing public health laboratory science, practice and policy! Learn more at www.aphl.org/awards.

APHL’s #Bioinformatics Leadership Program (BLP) was created to support early- to mid-career public health bioinformaticians as they build the leadership, communication and collaboration skills needed to navigate complex laboratory environments. Learn more about the program: buff.ly/pG1ZKoF

New Year, Same Mission: working to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the US and globally.

As we close out 2025, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication to laboratory science and public health. See our top stories of 2025: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7 Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy New Year!

Closing out the year proud of what was built, strengthened and protected in labs across the country.

Meet Ori Roe, a Public Health Laboratory Ambassador from Department of Toxic Substances Control Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Pasadena. Learn more about the program here: buff.ly/4hosAae.

APHL’s annual Awards Program nominations open in January. Help recognize the professionals and partners advancing public health laboratory science, practice and policy by submitting a nomination in one or more award categories. Learn more: buff.ly/rP0Sb97

Career Pathways has no shortage of applicants — but mentors make the difference! For Dr. Sin Urban mentoring fellows and interns isn’t extra work; it’s a smarter way to build capacity, advance projects and develop the next generation of laboratory scientists. Read more: buff.ly/8CMP8KI

As 2025 comes to a close, we take a look back at 12 of our top stories of the year. Each story, be it from Lab Matters, the APHL blog or our podcast, highlights the important work of public health laboratories. Check out our latest blog for links to these impactful stories: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7

Public health laboratories are ending the year the same way they started it: quietly keeping communities safe while the world keeps moving.

Are bagged salad kits safe to eat? For most healthy adults, yes—but like all foods, they carry some risk. This story breaks down why bagged greens are more complex from a #foodsafety perspective and how public health labs help protect consumers. Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/fUQ4pMs

Communities may never see it, but public health labs gave the gift of prevention all year long. #ThanksPHLabs

Dear Santa, public health labs have been VERY good this year.

Public health laboratories help dispel #fentanyl myths with evidence, not fear. Learn what the data actually show and why accurate information is critical for overdose response and prevention. Read more in our newest issue of Lab Matters: buff.ly/Yp7poNl

As the year closes, one thing stays constant: public health labs are essential.

In a message from our president and CEO, APHL shared a new two-year strategic map reflecting a clean-slate approach. Built by members and shaped by leadership, see how we’re positioning APHL for the future while supporting public health labs every step of the way. Read more: buff.ly/2wjhQFP