The importance of test verification in public health laboratories
by Gynene Sullivan, manager, Communications, APHL With the changes to regulations regarding the development and dissemination of laboratory tests, there have been a myriad of…
Laboratory Systems and Standards
What Exactly Does the Shutdown Mean for Public Health?
As we face day three of the federal government shutdown, we are hearing more about the deeply felt impact on our federal partners. While we…
One World. One Health… and the Vector at Our Back Door
You don’t have to explain to public health laboratorians that the health of humans, animals and the environment are inextricably linked. HIV/AIDS, SARS, 2009 H1N1,…
Building and Sustaining an Efficient Laboratory through the Laboratory Efficiencies Initiative
This week is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and National Environmental Laboratory Professionals Week. APHL is honoring the many individuals working public health and environmental laboratories around the world. Stay…
Kansas L-SIP Assessment Experience
By Bertina Su, MPH, Specialist, Laboratory Systems & Standards, APHL On May 17, Kansas became the 26th state to complete a Laboratory System Improvement Program (L-SIP)…
Confronting Measles — Part 2
By Travis Jobe, Senior Specialist, Laboratory Systems & Standards - Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, APHL So where do the public health labs enter the story on measles? One of…
Confronting Measles — Part 1
By Travis Jobe, Senior Specialist, Laboratory Systems & Standards - Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, APHL I have never seen a case of measles. I would bet most Americans today…
Notes from the President: Preventive Laboratory Services
By Dr. Patrick Luedtke, M.D., President, APHL, Director, Unified State Laboratories, Utah Department of Health Notes from the President will be a regular series. Currently…
Laboratory Systems & Standards: Building the Foundation for Quality Testing
In honor of Laboratory Professional Week, APHL would like to highlight some of the activities that it conducts on behalf of members. The Laboratory Systems…
Yet Another Multi-state Salmonella Outbreak Proves Need for PulseNet
The latest large-scale foodborne disease outbreak—involving Salmonella-tainted Italian salami products—has sickened at least 225 people in 44 states and Washington, DC. More than 50 are…
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