#publichealthlab fact of the day: Newborn screening panels now test for up to 50+ conditions, from metabolic disorders to hearing loss to critical heart defects. What started in the 1960s with one condition (PKU) has grown into one of the most impactful public health programs ever created.
March 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Newborn screening panels now test for up to 50+ conditions, from metabolic disorders to hearing loss to critical heart defects. What started in the 1960s with one condition (PKU) has grown into one of the most impactful public health programs ever created.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Lab surge capacity matters. During a public health emergency, labs may need to go from processing hundreds of samples to thousands overnight. Investing in preparedness infrastructure before a crisis is what makes rapid response possible.
March 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Lab surge capacity matters. During a public health emergency, labs may need to go from processing hundreds of samples to thousands overnight. Investing in preparedness infrastructure before a crisis is what makes rapid response possible.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Whole genome sequencing has transformed how public health labs track infectious disease. By mapping a pathogen's DNA, scientists can link cases across states, identify outbreak sources, and stop spread faster than ever before.
March 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Whole genome sequencing has transformed how public health labs track infectious disease. By mapping a pathogen's DNA, scientists can link cases across states, identify outbreak sources, and stop spread faster than ever before.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats of our time. Public health labs play a critical role in detecting resistant strains early, giving clinicians and health officials the data they need to act before resistance spreads.
March 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats of our time. Public health labs play a critical role in detecting resistant strains early, giving clinicians and health officials the data they need to act before resistance spreads.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs don't just confirm if you have a disease, they identify which strain, how it's spreading, and whether it's resistant to treatment. That level of detail is what turns a lab result into a community response.
March 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs don't just confirm if you have a disease, they identify which strain, how it's spreading, and whether it's resistant to treatment. That level of detail is what turns a lab result into a community response.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs are part of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) — a system of 100+ labs nationwide ready to rapidly detect biological, chemical and radiological threats.
March 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs are part of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) — a system of 100+ labs nationwide ready to rapidly detect biological, chemical and radiological threats.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Every year, public health laboratories screen nearly 4 million newborns for dozens of conditions, catching life-threatening disorders early enough to make a real difference.
March 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Every year, public health laboratories screen nearly 4 million newborns for dozens of conditions, catching life-threatening disorders early enough to make a real difference.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health laboratories test for over 100 infectious diseases, environmental contaminants and chemical threats. They are your community's first and last line of defense.
March 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health laboratories test for over 100 infectious diseases, environmental contaminants and chemical threats. They are your community's first and last line of defense.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: When a new pathogen emerges, public health laboratories are first to respond. Testing. Sequencing. Reporting. The speed of their work directly shapes how fast communities get answers and relief.
March 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#publichealthlab fact of the day: When a new pathogen emerges, public health laboratories are first to respond. Testing. Sequencing. Reporting. The speed of their work directly shapes how fast communities get answers and relief.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories collaborate with hospitals, universities, CDC, FDA and partners to share data that informs national health decisions.
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories collaborate with hospitals, universities, CDC, FDA and partners to share data that informs national health decisions.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories support emergency response efforts for bioterrorism, chemical exposures and radiological threats, often behind the scenes.
January 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories support emergency response efforts for bioterrorism, chemical exposures and radiological threats, often behind the scenes.
#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.
January 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
#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.
#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.
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
#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.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories routinely collaborate across state lines to identify multistate outbreaks.
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health laboratories routinely collaborate across state lines to identify multistate outbreaks.
#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.
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
#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!
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
#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!
#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.
January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#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.
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health labs don’t just test people. They test food, water, soil, surfaces and even insects.
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Public health labs don’t just test people. They test food, water, soil, surfaces and even insects.
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
if you work at a public health lab, comment a fun fact about your lab!
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Many public health labs run thousands of different tests, from toxicology to genomics to food safety, all under one roof.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#PublicHealthLab Fact of the Day: Many public health labs run thousands of different tests, from toxicology to genomics to food safety, all under one roof.
Several lab community members & orgs are noted on my "Following List"... @asm.org... @who.int... @letstalkmicro.bsky.social etc. Discovered by checking profiles & adding medical, clinical, & public health lab folks & others with mutual hashtags such as #MedLab #ClinicalLab #PublicHealthLab
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December 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Several lab community members & orgs are noted on my "Following List"... @asm.org... @who.int... @letstalkmicro.bsky.social etc. Discovered by checking profiles & adding medical, clinical, & public health lab folks & others with mutual hashtags such as #MedLab #ClinicalLab #PublicHealthLab
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Great to see @aphl.bsky.social in the Bluesky community. 👍🏾
#AmplifyingLabVoices #PublicHealthLab #PublicHealth #laboratory
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November 26, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Great to see @aphl.bsky.social in the Bluesky community. 👍🏾
#AmplifyingLabVoices #PublicHealthLab #PublicHealth #laboratory
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#AmplifyingLabVoices #PublicHealthLab #PublicHealth #laboratory
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