APHL, CDC, and 5 state public health labs validated a new protocol for detecting pathogens and biological agents in water samples. Huge thanks to the CO, FL, ID, MN, and VA labs for their rigorous work on this study, published in the Journal of Microbiological Methods: buff.ly/1zggDuR

Another big congrats to Guam! Officials cut the ribbon on the island's new $38 million Public Health Training and Laboratory Facility, the result of a long collaboration between the Government of Guam and the US Department of Defense, with support from APHL. Read more: buff.ly/KwGugsC

Last year's infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart powdered formula made headlines. FDA's ongoing investigation found C. botulinum in a milk ingredient used in the product. At #APHL 2026 in Baltimore, state & federal partners shared lessons learned in a Q&A panel. Read more: buff.ly/P9Lo7ud

Global Health Training and Learning Opportunities Catalogue Now Available! Browse the catalogue: buff.ly/A4oj6uA Visit the APHL Learning Center at learn.aphl.org/learn to enroll in the most current learning opportunities.

Happy National Intern Day to everyone who invests in the next generation of scientists and public health leaders! #nationalinternday #APHLinternship

Another congrats to South Carolina who just opened its new $116.5 million Public Health and Environmental Laboratory! It is 140,000 square feet of expanded capacity and advanced technology supporting newborn screening, infectious disease testing, emergency response, water testing and more.

Big news from Guam! Officials cut the ribbon on the island's new $38 million Public Health Training and Laboratory Facility, the result of a long collaboration between the Government of Guam and the US Department of Defense, with support from APHL. Congratulations, Guam! Read more: buff.ly/KwGugsC

Calvin Lung, a DrPH student at the USF College of Public Health, is advancing parasite detection with AI-assisted microscopy at Contra Costa County Public Health Laboratory, showing how AI can improve lab efficiency and strengthen public health response. buff.ly/B0hO3b9

Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.

Hantavirus made headlines this spring after a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic experienced a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a particular type of hantavirus. While rare in this country, hantaviruses do occur. How are public health labs staying prepared? Read more: buff.ly/3c5Nnn1

Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.

South Carolina just opened its new $116.5 million Public Health and Environmental Laboratory! It is 140,000 square feet of expanded capacity and advanced technology supporting newborn screening, infectious disease testing, emergency response, water testing and more. Congrats, South Carolina!

Nominate a colleague, peer, or advocate who's championed the newborn screening system! Help us recognize those going above and beyond in our NBS community. Deadline: Fri, July 31, 11:59pm EST. Submit here: buff.ly/Xk32uoY

APHL President Sharon Massingale’s road to public health was not a straight one. It had detours, setbacks and disappoints. Read more about Massingale and her winding journey to laboratory science in our latest Lab Culture News article: buff.ly/bTVRLyv

This summer, 6.5 million visitors will travel through 11 US cities for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Each fan could spread infectious diseases, familiar or not. Are public health labs ready? We asked four in host cities. Read more in Lab Culture News: buff.ly/eum9E5R

Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.

Nominate a colleague, peer, or advocate who's championed the newborn screening system! Help us recognize those going above and beyond in our NBS community. Deadline: Fri, July 31, 11:59pm EST. Submit here: buff.ly/MaCqfus

Radiochemists from TN and VT met in NY last month for an APHL peer to peer exchange. One participant said it was the first time in nearly 20 years they had a way for labs to support each other instead of reinventing the wheel alone. Real connections create a stronger network.

Meet Tyler Mizglewski, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL). He notes that this program has allowed him to share valuable ideas. Learn more about the program here: buff.ly/4hosAae

APHL's Global Health team visited Nakhon Phanom Hospital in Thailand, where new digital tools are transforming patient care. A microbiology module cut antibiogram turnaround from a month to a minute, and a new digital ER form now feeds data straight into hospital systems. #globalhealth

The final video in our APHL history series covers 2023 to 2026, including the Lab Ambassadors Program, an AWS Children's Health Innovation Award, DETOR, whole genome sequencing in newborn screening, 200-plus Career Pathways fellows, and PulseNet turning 30. Thanks to all for your continued support!

Nominate a colleague, peer, or advocate who's championed the newborn screening system! Help us recognize those going above and beyond in our NBS community. Deadline: Fri, July 31, 11:59pm EST. Submit here: buff.ly/MaCqfus

At HOSA this month, APHL's Public Health Outbreak Investigations workshop featured Lauren Franco, PhD, D(ABMM), Jamie Yeadon, and Nicole Stone, MPH from the Indiana Department of Health Laboratories. We also talked career pathways with students at our booth. #HOSA50

In 2026, we celebrate 30 years of PulseNet USA, the national laboratory network that plays a crucial role in protecting public health by rapidly identifying and responding to foodborne outbreaks. Learn more: buff.ly/HElg75y #PulseNetUSA30 #FoodSafety

This summer, 6.5 million visitors will travel through 11 US cities for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Each fan could spread infectious diseases, familiar or not. Are public health labs ready? We asked four in host cities. Read more in Lab Culture News: buff.ly/eum9E5R

Did you know? Public health labs test mosquitoes, not just people, for diseases like West Nile virus and Zika. Trapping and testing mosquito pools is often the earliest warning sign before any human cases are reported.

APHL collaborated with NEHA and NACCHO to host a webinar titled, "US Foodborne Illness Trends and Public Health Updates," featuring CDC’s Dr. Megin Nichols to explore key updates to FoodNet and the new BEAM platform. Missed this live event? Watch the replay here: buff.ly/IHH0oin #FoodSafety

U.S. Foodborne Illness Trends and Public Health Updates

Join APHL, NACCHO, and NEHA for a timely webinar featuring CDC’s Dr. Megin Nichols to explore key updates to FoodNet and the new BEAM platform, both central to modernizing foodborne disease data…

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Did you know? Genetic testing for newborn screening sometimes uncovers conditions in a parent too. If a baby's results suggest a hereditary condition, public health labs may be the first to flag something a family didn't know was in their genetics!

Registration is now open for the next APHL Newborn Screening Symposium in New Orleans, October 11-15! We're looking forward to this annual opportunity to share best practices, connect with colleagues and strengthen the newborn screening system. Register Here: buff.ly/fvMTs0x

Did you know? Public health labs test for rabies by examining brain tissue under a microscope using a technique called direct fluorescent antibody testing. Your state public health lab could be examining a brain right now!