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Lab Culture Ep. 22: Life as a public health lab scientist testing for COVID-19

Jessica Bauer and Matt Sinn are scientists at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory. On this episode, they shared their experiences performing COVID-19 testing, working…

The Story Collider Presents: APHL – call for story pitches

July 1, 2020

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Sadly, in its inaugural year, APHL’s ID Lab Con had to be canceled. Well, most of it… APHL planned an exciting after hours event with…

Antibody Testing Is Important in COVID-19 Response, But More Data Is Needed to Expand Its Role

May 7, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Spring, MD, May 7, 2020 — With increasing interest in expanded serological testing as part of the nation’s COVID-19 testing strategy,…

APHL Applauds Revised FDA Policy on Serology Tests for COVID-19

May 4, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Scott Becker, CEO, Association of Public Health Laboratories Silver Spring, MD, May 4, 2020 — “The Food and Drug Administration…

Nation’s Public Health Leaders Urge President Trump to use All Available Authorities to Quickly Produce Testing Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment

April 13, 2020

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A joint statement by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Association of Public Health Laboratories, National Association of County and City Health Officials,…

Dear public health lab staff: Thank you!

April 6, 2020

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By Scott J. Becker, CEO, APHL This week is National Public Health Week, a time to celebrate all the ways public health professionals keep our…

Coronavirus stimulus provides key investments in public health

March 27, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Spring, MD, March 27, 2020 — The emergency aid package passed by Congress today makes key investments in public health, according…

APHL and partners: COVID aid package provides much needed funding for data modernization

March 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2020 Washington, D.C. – Together, the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO),…

APHL CEO to his kids: We will get through this. Now go wash your hands.

March 13, 2020

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By Scott J. Becker, CEO, APHL I’m a dad to two girls – one in high school and one in college – both of whom…