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Lab Culture"We need to be obnoxiously positive and share how awesome we are."At the 2025 APHL Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, APHL's current board president, president-elect and CEO sat down for a conversation about the challenges and successes of the past year. APHL President Dr. Megan Crumpler (director, Orange County Public Health Laboratory) and President-Elect Dr. Scott Shone (director, North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health) shared their experiences with major laboratory construction projects and their own approach to leadership. Along with APHL CEO Scott Becker, they discuss the challenges faced by public health laboratories and the need for a more visible role in local communities and our nation's public health system. "...2025-05-1252 min
Minorly ImportantECHL Playoffs, New Teams, & Card Collecting Chaos | Minorly Important Ep. 12đ ECHL Playoffs, Rebrands & Card Collecting Chaos?! đIn this episode of Minorly Important, weâre diving deep into the ECHL playoff picture, breaking down the Noblesville Boom rebrand (RIP Mad Ants đ˘), and teasing a brand-new card breaking segment you wonât want to miss!Plus, we kick off a hilarious new segment: âStupid Things Fans Sayâ â and trust us, it's wild. From questionable advice in the stands to debates about the best trophy in sports, this oneâs full of đĽ hot takes and laughs.đď¸ Topics covered:    â˘Â    The end of the Mad Ants era âĄď¸ Meet the Noblesville Boom...2025-04-241h 05
Power Play Post ShowPPPShow SN 14: Ep 48: Wiseman Talks Bobcats, Logar Talks RetirementOn this edition of the Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard brings a mega sized edition of the podcast with two great interviews to help preview the 3 game series against the Bobcats and to talk with a former Commissioner's Cup Champion. Bob breaks down the series for this weekend, talks about Brant Sherwood's upcoming milestone and talks about an injury holding a Black Bear back from playing this upcoming weekend.The first guest on the show is a returning guest from the Blue Ridge Bobcats, broadcaster Brett Wiseman. Bret and Bob talked about the upcoming 3 games...2025-03-061h 36Minorly ImportantAPHL Chaos & Fort Wayne FCâs Big MoveThis week on Minorly Important, we break down the chaos in the APHL after the Toledo Mobsters sparked a full-on line brawl against our own Summit City Distillers, seemingly with the intent to injure. We discuss what went down, the aftermath, and what this means for the league. Plus, big news for local soccerâFort Wayne FC is making the jump to USL League One next season! We dive into what this move means for the club, the fans, and the future of pro soccer in the Summit City.2025-03-031h 00
Life, Loss and Legacy - A PlanningSolo Podcast16. Buying Your Home (On Your Own) with Adele Andrews & Lauren AllinghamBuying a home is a big, important step. But taking that step on your own, perhaps for the first time, as you navigate your way through the tunnel of bereavement - that's a massive leap. Which is why independent financial adviser, Jordan Vaka, invited Adele Andrews and Lauren Allingham on for this week's episode. Adele is a professional, experienced and empathetic mortgage broker who provides tips and advice for people wondering how getting a mortgage to buy your first home works - again, maybe for the first time. And Lauren is a ca...2025-02-251h 08
On The Spot SportsPeyton Engstrom | Sun Prairie Killer Bees (Ep. 347)WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!!
Welcome back to Episode 347 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current Sun Prairie Killer Bees defenseman, Peyton Engstrom! Peyton and I talk about playing in the APHL and the GLHL with the Kalkaska Battlers and Sun Prairie Killer Bees. We also talk about the changes in the APHL from Year 1 to Year 2, his development as a player, the whole Union Hockey League chaos, fighting stories, Michigan vs Wisconsin...2025-01-0554 minOn The Spot SportsAndrew Dibble | Kalkaska Battlers Owner (Ep. 346)WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!!
Welcome back to Episode 346 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, the owner of the Kalkaska Battlers in the APHL, Andrew Dibble! Andrew and I talk about his upbringing into the sport of hockey through baseball, doing graphic design and marketing for local sports teams, helping the Gaylord Snow with marketing for a few seasons, bringing a team to Kalkaska and what it took...2024-12-2933 min
Food Safety MattersMilliporeSigma: The Importance of E. coli and STEC Testing to Food Safety Justyce Jedlicka serves as the Food and Beverage Regulatory Liaison in North America for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with influencers in the food and beverage industry to align initiatives with regulatory compliance and promote best practices for food safety and quality testing methods. Justyce has been serving the food and beverage industry since 2013, and received both a B.S. degree in Chemistry and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She currently serves as the Food Sciences Section Chair and Executive Board Member of the American Council of Independent Labs...2024-12-1933 min
Micro binfie podcast133 The Role of Bioinformatics in Public Health and Disease OutbreaksIn this episode of the Micro Binfie podcast, host Andrew Page talks with Dr. Erin Young, a bioinformatician at the Utah Public Health Laboratory, recorded during the 10th Microbial Bioinformatics Hackathon in Bethesda, Maryland. Erin shares her journey from researching hereditary cancer predisposition to her current role in public health bioinformatics, which she entered through a prestigious CDC and APHL fellowship. The conversation delves into her work with bacterial pathogens, particularly in tracking antimicrobial resistance in organisms like Klebsiella. Erin discusses the tools she uses for genome typing, such as MASH, FastANI, and SKA, and her innovative research on the...2024-12-0512 min
Slangin' the BizkitPulled On 4 Goals...Send us a text đ¨ NEW PODCAST đ¨ Trav got thrown in relief in Kalkaska in his latest APHL start. Dave Wheeler joins to break down the Winnipeg Jets dominant start, Connor Hellebuyck for Hart, Connor McDavid's 1000th point, softest suspension in hockey history and NCAA rule changes. New episodes every Sunday at 11am eastern! :) SHEATH | Get 20% off the best underwear on the planet with code "BIZKIT" at https://www.sheathunderwear.com MANSCAPED | Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shippin...2024-11-1756 min
Power Play Post ShowPPPShow SN 14: Ep 18: 6 Big Points & Jackson FinchOn this edition of the Power Play Post Show's Weekend Wrap Up Show, host Bob Howard and has packed episode with guests and Binghamton Black Bears game recaps. Bob breaks down the Black Bears games against the Dashers Hockey Club and the Port Huron Prowlers.
In this episode we also continued our 6 More Questions series with Scott Ramaekers.
Also this week on the podcast, Host Bob welcomed to the show from the APHL's Kalkaska Battlers forward Jackson Finch. Jackson talked about coming Tennessee, youth hockey and his journey to play pro-hockey, leading to playing with...2024-11-111h 18
Fresh Ice Hockey PodcastGoing to Battle (with Kalkaska Battlers owner Andrew Dibble)In this edition of Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast, Brian and Andy sit down with Andrew Dibble (Dibs), the owner of the Kalkaska Battlers of the APHL. They cover what it takes to start up a team, being involved with the community, player morale, growing a fan base, and the logistics behind scheduling and promotions. Post interview, Andy and Brian discuss the NHL's scoring race, McDavid's recent injury and the struggling Edmonton oilers, what is troubling the Boston Bruins, and their experience at the Blue Jackets game a few nights prior.
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Public Health Review Morning EditionLong COVID Policies, H5N1 Talking PointsCatherine Murphy, Government Affairs Analyst at ASTHO, previews a new blog article that details federal efforts for long COVID; Ewa King, PhD, Chief Program Officer at the Association of Public Health Laboratories, details a new online resource for the latest on H5N1; ASTHO will host an online event on the latest performance management systems to track indicators and outcomes; and in a new ASTHO video, the Oklahoma State Department of Health shares its journey using Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funds to revisit and modernize its communications strategies. ASTHO: Federal Policies Search for Insights and Solutions i...2024-10-2205 min
Immersive Medical PodcastThe CDC - Creating Safer and More Productive Laboratories with OneLabVRJoe Rothschild from the CDC discusses OneLabVR, a virtual reality training platform for laboratory professionals. OneLab VR provides a safe and repeatable environment for learning laboratory procedures and skills. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional online e-learning and hands-on training. The platform includes various laboratory scenarios, such as microbiology, pathology, and chemical labs, with lab-specific instruments and hardware. OneLab VR also offers a multiplayer component, allowing subject matter experts to host live training sessions. The goal of OneLab VR is to create safer and more productive laboratories and attract the next generation of laboratory workers.
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Conversations with CEIWhen HIV Tests Perplex: Expert Insights on Ambiguous and Discordant ResultsProviders calling into our CEI hotline often ask me what to do when their patient's HIV test results are unclear. These ambiguous or discordant test results can be a source of anxiety and confusion for both patients and healthcare providers alike.
To provide additional insight into this complex issue, Dr. Tony Urbina, Professor of Medicine from Mt. Sinai Health System and Medical Director of the New York State CEI HIV Primary Care and Prevention Center of Excellence, speaks with Dr. Lucia Torian, a distinguished epidemiologist who has dedicated over three decades of her career to the New...2024-08-0829 min
Informatics in the RoundGet Your Dose of Data! An Introduction to Public Health InformaticsWelcome, everyone, to your introductory course in public health informatics! On today's episode, we discuss all things public health, including what it is, how it varies on a state and national level, and how health departments respond to public health crises. We demystify some of our misconceptions about how the public health system works, like how state departments are separate from the CDC, how we share disease statistics such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how our medical history may or may not travel with us from state to state. Of course, our question always is, why does informatics...2024-07-311h 10
Talkin' TrashThe Unlikely Rise of a Semi-Pro Athlete | Sal SafonteA.J. sits down with a member of the 2024 APHL Champion Hudson Valley Vipers - Sal Safonte. The guys talk about their similar upbringings, Sal starting hockey at 2 years old, getting sent off to military school because of behavior issues, hating hockey to then fall back in love with the sport and making a semi-professional team. This is an inspiring episode about an underdog who overcame adversity, fighting for his dream, and becoming a fan favorite and leader of his team.Trashers...2024-07-221h 12Public Health Review Morning EditionReporting on Avian Flu, Student Loan Forgiveness WebinarHelen Branswell, Senior Writer on Infectious Diseases and Global Health at STAT, reflects on her early coverage of the avian flu virus impacting mostly dairy cows across the country; Betsy Mayotte, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, discusses an upcoming webinar on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; ASTHO continues its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with reflections from public health leaders in the island areas; and an ASTHO blog article outlines how public health agencies are preparing for another wildfire season. ASTHO Blog Article: From the Chief Medical Officer â Key Ta...2024-05-2904 minOn The Spot SportsChris Marsillo | Hudson Valley Vipers (Ep. 321)WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!!
Welcome back to Episode 321 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current professional hockey goaltender, Chris Marsillo! Chris and I talk about this season with the Hudson Valley Vipers in the APHL and the Elmira River Sharks in the FPHL. We also talk about his historic college hockey career in the ACHA and NCAA Division III, differences between NCAA DIII vs the ACHA and...2024-05-191h 08
Lab CulturePublic health is always going to be a passionThis episode is coming to you from the 2024 APHL Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! We had the opportunity to chat with APHLâs current President, President-elect and CEO about their experiences and observations from their roles. They are three extremely dedicated public health leaders who have come together at the Annual Conference for learning and collaborating, but also to see their colleagues who they consider friends and family. Donât miss this episode! Tim Southern, PhD, D(ABMM) APHL President, 2023-2024 Laboratory Director, South Dakota Public Health Laboratory Megan Crumpler, PhD, HCLD(ABB)2024-05-0825 min
eLABorate TopicsEpisode 14: Lessons of Mentorship and Community with the President of the Society of Black Pathology- Dr. Dana Powell BakerIn todayâs episode of eLABorate Topics, we delve deep into the intersection of opportunity and growth within the pathology and laboratory medicine arenas, guided by the engaging insights of Dr. Dana Powell Baker, president of the Society of Black Pathology. Get ready to explore the expansive impact of saying "yes," embracing leadership, and fostering inclusivity in the field.Today, weâll cover:- Dr. Dana Powell Bakerâs journey from a medical laboratory scientist to the president of the Society of Black Pathology and how strategic opportunities shaped her career.- The import...2024-04-3044 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionTracking Avian Flu, Naloxone Doses Get ReviewDr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, says bird flu is getting the attention of public health agencies; Emily Payne, an Epidemiologist at the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, tells us about a New York state study of the differences between four and eight milligram doses of naloxone; an ASTHO blog article features an advocate for womenâs health in Alaska who tells us how public health can empower women to take charge of their health; and ASTHO has a new member in Dr. Pete Croughan, who was recently appointed as the deputy secretary of the Lou...2024-04-1104 min
Two Minutes for RoughingAre we truly shocked with this outcome?Minor League Rando and Marc the Prospector are back to talking about the former UHL and the new APHL, and with the playoffs inching closer, teams are starting to clinch. 2024-03-0819 min
Lab CultureDr. Bell and Dr. Yarosz love their CDC LLS fellowship experience. What is the LLS fellowship?What is the CDC Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS)? In this episode, we learn more about it from two current LLS fellows. Drs. Courtnee Bell and Emily Yarosz discuss how they learned about the fellowship, their experiences and where they see themselves when their fellowships end. Â CDC Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) Minnesota Public Health Laboratory Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program: an APHL-CDC Initiative APHL Blog2023-09-2847 min
Informonster PodcastEpisode 27: How Datapult is Tackling the Challenge of Electronic Lab ReportingIn this episode of the Informonster Podcast, Charlie Harp sits down with Patina Zarcone, Director, and Millie Malai, Technical Project Manager of Datapult, an APHL company. They discuss how Datapult and Clinical Architecture came together to create a system that would get lab data to public health faster, especially during the pandemic. They discuss the impact of this system on the timeliness of data for emerging infectious diseases, and how converting data from CSV to HL7 v2.5.1 was a game changer to ensure that public health received the highest quality data. About Patina Zarcone...2023-09-2747 min
eLABorate TopicsEpisode 34: Supporting Grief in the Lab: Creating a Culture of Compassion and Care- Dana Powell Baker
In today's episode, we have a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on a topic that is often overlooked in the workplace - grief. We are joined by our guest, Dana Powell Baker, who is the manager for academic partnerships with the Association of Public Health Laboratories. Dana brings a wealth of expertise in higher education, relationship building, laboratory operations, and healthcare simulation. Together, we delve into the importance of having tools and resources to manage grief in the workplace, sharing personal experiences, and exploring how to support colleagues in their own grieving processes. We discuss the stigmas and misconceptions...2023-09-0559 min
This Week in VirologyGoing clinically viralVincent and Kathy travel to Atlanta for APHL ID Lab Con, a conference focused on the latest developments in detectiââon and characterization of infectious diseases of public health concern, and speak with Megan, Ryan, and Kirsten about the workings of public health and clinical laboratories. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Kathy Spindler Guests: Megan Crumpler, Ryan Relich, and Kirsten St. George Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server APHL Lab ID CON Association of Public Health Laborator...2023-04-301h 26Food Safety MattersMilliporeSigma: Small Steps, Big ImpactsâUnderstanding Risks and Regulations for Infant Food SafetySally Powell Price is MilliporeSigmaâs Regulatory and Public Health Expert for Food and Beverage Safety Testing in North America. Previously, she served as Director of Lab Operations at a biotech startup in Boston and was the Food Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Hamilton College, a M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from James Cook University in Australia, and did continuing coursework in public health and foodborne disease at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. She is a member of the Association of...2023-04-2733 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight PodcastFamily Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Access in Newborn Screening ResearchFamily engagement and rare disease advocacy drive the innovations and accelerate the discoveries that advance newborn screening research. Today, we are excited to have Natasha Bonhomme, a health communications strategy and family engagement expert who has led ground-breaking initiatives to empower individuals, families, and their communities to transform health care. Natasha is currently the Chief Strategy Officer for Genetic Alliance and the founder of Expecting Health, a national effort to create outreach strategies and deliver educational programming to diverse communities, with a special emphasis on maternal and child health issues. A decade ago, Natasha and her team launched Babyâs Fi...2022-12-2043 minNewborn Screening SPOTlight PodcastGenetic Counseling & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Justice in Newborn Screening Research and WorkforceWelcome to the Newborn Screening Spotlight! Todayâs episode highlights the important role genetic counselors play in the diagnosis, care, and lifelong management of newborns diagnosed with a disease through newborn screening. Genetic counseling helps families better understand available treatments and resources, and our guest, Sylvia Mann is a genetic counselor who wears many hats, three to be exact, in her roles as the Supervisor of the Genomics Section of the State of Hawaii Department of Health, the Co-Director of the University of Hawaii Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center, and the Project Director of the Western States Regional Genetics Ne...2022-11-2350 min
Lab CulturePast, Present and Future of BiosafetyTodayâs show is a conversation between four past winners of APHLâs Leadership in Biosafety and Biosecurity Award. Jill Power, Christina Egan, Carrie Anglewicz and Andrew Cannons share their thoughts on the past, present and future of biosafety in public health laboratories. Andrew C. Cannons, PhD Laboratory Director Bureau of Public Health Laboratories âTampa Florida Department of Health Jill J. Power, MS Deputy Director New Hampshire Public Health Laboratories New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Carrie Anglewicz, MS Biosafety Officer, Laboratory Outreach Bureau...2022-10-3131 min
Lab CultureAPHL CEO Scott Becker wants to bring public health laboratory work into the foregroundItâs September which means it is Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! We are kicking off a month of celebrating by chatting with Scott Becker, APHL CEO, about the exciting work being done by public health laboratory staff as well as the challenges many face. Scott also shares what heâs most looking forward to in the year to come. Donât forget to follow #ThanksPHLabs and APHL on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok this Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! Links: 2022 Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month Toolkit E.coli Outbreak with Unknow...2022-09-0132 min
Transmission InterruptedMpox Testing in Your LaboratoryMpox Testing in Your LaboratoryJoin us for this episode of Transmission Interrupted as we start a new series dedicated to the laboratory community. Mpox continues to be in the news as cases rise across the country. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the laboratory curtain? How do laboratories adjust to the changing demands when a new special pathogen appears? With us today for this special episode is Karie Brouillard, Special Pathogens Laboratory Coordinator at Sacred Heart Medical Center & Childrenâs Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Join Karie and host Jill Morgan as they discuss hot topics an...2022-08-1734 min
Lab CultureWhat's next for the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) response to monkeypox?As the 2022 monkeypox outbreak began to spread around the globe, the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) was prepared with the appropriate test and experienced staff trained to perform it. These frontline responders were the first to test suspected monkeypox samples in the US and continue to be vital to this public health emergency response. As we move into the next phase of this response with commercial laboratories coming online to test patients, what is the role of the LRN? What role do public health laboratories, the largest segment of LRN labs, play? In this episode, two key APHL leaders answer...2022-07-0728 min
Living With Cystic FibrosisAmy GaviglioCystic Fibrosis is not a disease that only impacts white people,  but for years and years, itâs been treated that way.  Now thanks to organizations like The National Organization of African Americans with Cystic fibrosis and their founders, Michele and Terry Wright telling the story of his late diagnosis (he was 54 years old), diagnosing people of color is slowly changing. Many people of color are not diagnosed at birth despite newborn screen because their rare genetic mutation may not be one of the mutations tested in the panel. The Hispanic community has certainly found this to be true. The...2022-06-0637 min
Lab CultureDay 3: 2022 APHL Annual ConferenceDay three of the 2022 APHL Annual Conference was a great one! We started off with the annual awards ceremony which always sets the tone for an exciting day. This mini episode includes an interview with one of the APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellows about his first experience at the APHL Annual Conference.2022-05-1906 min
Lab CultureDay 2: 2022 APHL Annual ConferenceToday was the first full day of the 2022 APHL Annual Conference and it did not disappoint! From COVID-19 to newborn screening to food safety and more, there was a fascinating presentation to intrigue anyone. We kicked off the day with a sunrise walk and line danced together after lunch! 2022-05-1809 min
Lab CultureDay 1: 2022 APHL Annual ConferenceThe 2022 APHL Annual Conference kicked off as our first ever hybrid conference! Listen to a few attendees talk about what it means to them to be back in person at our largest conference ever and what they're looking forward to this week.2022-05-1808 min
Lab CultureScientists in Oregon and Michigan Honor World TB DayEvery year we commemorate World TB Day on March 24, the anniversary of the day Dr. Robert Koch first announced that he discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes TB. This World TB Day, we are sharing an insightful conversation between two TB laboratory leaders: Angie Schooley, B.S. MT(ASCP), Mycobacteriology/Mycology Unit Manager, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services  and Caitlin Miranda, M(ASCP), Microbiologist III, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. Links: Oregon State Public Health Laboratory Oregon Public Health Division Tuberculosis Program Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Tuberculosis Control Program Bovine TB testing o...2022-03-2333 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 013: Medical laboratory science degree as a stepping stone. Special Guest: Victoria NdarukwaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our guest this week is Victoria Ndarukwa from Zimbabwe. Part of a generation facing difficult choices upon graduation, she is a great example of how many medical laboratory scientists have made themselves a home away from home. She shares how her Medical Laboratory Science degree and early work experience continue to provide value years after she has stopped working at a bench; choices for new graduates to consider, and her experiences working in multiple countries..
If you...2022-02-0428 min
Association RockstarsSikha Singh, MHS, PMPSikha Singh, MHS, PMP is the Deputy Director of the Newborn Screening and Genetics program at the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). She is a results-oriented public health leader and certified project management professional with extensive knowledge in maternal and child health, molecular technologies and public health preparedness and response. Has been a member of the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), has been recognized as an Association Forum Forty under 40 honoree in 2019, and was named to the 2014 ASAE NextGen Class. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer an...2021-11-1520 min
Lab CultureDiscussing food safety with colleagues, but please not over lunchLike most things in public health science, food safety is complicated. The nuance can be difficult for non-scientists to understand and difficult for scientists to communicate. On this episode of Lab Culture, Shari Shea, APHLâs director of food safety, discusses some of what makes food safety fascinating and complex along with guests Ben Chapman, Associate Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist at North Carolina State University, and Don Schaffner, Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in Food Science and Professor at Rutgers University. Â Links: Food Safety Talk 242: Invisible Poop Particles Risky or...2021-11-051h 21
Lab CultureHow two New Jersey lab scientists launched an unprecedented prenatal lead and mercury screening programEric Bind and Andrew Steffens, scientists at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, knew their lab was capable of screening expectant mothers and newborn babies for lead and mercury. But creating a program that also included important clinical interventions was unprecedented. On this episode of Lab Culture, they share how they pioneered this valuable program and established a precedent for others. Links: NJ Biomonitoring Website Lead and Mercury Educational Materials (English) Prenatal Screening Mercury Questionnaire NJDEP Fish Advisory Boston Birth Cohort Study: Lead Paper B...2021-10-051h 12Public Health Review Morning EditionWorkforce Reforms PitchedDr. Joseph Kanter, Louisianaâs State Health Officer and Medical Director, calls on Congress to take steps to address urgent public health workforce needs; Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for Washington state, reminds public health leaders to keep messaging flexible during the pandemic; Scott Becker, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, celebrates laboratory teams; and ASTHO shares a conversation with Dr. Jose Romero, Secretary of Health at the Arkansas Department of Health, about his career and experiences, marking National Hispanic Heritage Month. ASTHO News Release: Top Louisiana health official outlines six requests fo...2021-09-3006 min
Food Safety TalkFood Safety Talk 242: Invisible Poop ParticlesAPHL Food Safety ProgramAPHL on TwitterRisky or Not?Michelle (Maslov) Forman | LinkedInThe Partnership for Food Safety Education | Fight BAC!FoodSafety.govDon Schaffner đŚ on Twitter: âFlushing with the toilet seat open, #RiskyOrNot @benjaminchapman?â / TwitterFood Safety Talk 166: Surprising lack of cannibalism questions â Food Safety Talk175. Drinking From the Bathroom Tub â Risky or Not?toothbrush bathroom, lots of Google Scholar linksWhatâs the Most Sanitary Way to Store Your Toothbrush? | SELFNorovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable G...2021-08-052h 06
Lab CultureA Conversation with Dr. Rick BrightIn October 2020, Dr. Rick Bright resigned in protest as director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) because of the Trump administrationâs political interference in the COVID-19 response and their efforts to spread dangerous misinformation. Since then, Dr. Bright has joined The Rockefeller Foundation as senior vice president of pandemic prevention and response. Dr. Bright joined APHL CEO Scott Becker for a discussion as part of APHLâs Member Assembly â this episode is a recording of that conversation.2021-07-1352 min
Micro binfie podcast58 - StaPH-B careers with Curtis Kapsak and Kevin LibuitWe dive deeper into Curtis's and Kevin's career!
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Lab CultureIn pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion in the public health laboratoryDiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been a major topic of discussion among APHLâs members, staff and partners as well as in the national discourse. Understanding the minority experience is important so that individual and systemic progress can be made. But what is it like for public health laboratory staff who identify as being in a minority group? The Emerging Leader Programâs (ELP) 13 Fall Cohort decided to tackle this topic as part of their final project. In this episode, four members of this cohort shared pieces of the conversations they had with their colleagues and their overall thou...2021-03-221h 12
Lab CultureThe Story Collider Presents: Pandemic Perspectives from the Public Health LaboratoryOn August 27, 2020, APHL joined The Story Collider for a very special edition of their show featuring four true, personal stories about from APHL members about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives. This episode is a recording of that show. The Story Collider produces dozens of live shows all over the country, and recently has moved to an exciting online format. Links APHL.org The Story Collider September is Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month APHL 2020 Virtual Conference 2020-09-111h 57
Lab CultureLife as a public health lab scientist testing for COVID-19Jessica 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 long hours seven days a week, supporting their staff while trying not to burnout themselves. As they describe in this conversation, the experience has been nothing they ever could have expected. Jessica Bauer, molecular unit chief Matthew Sinn, molecular laboratory manager Links: Missouri State Public Health Laboratory APHL: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 posts on APHLblog.org 2020-07-2951 min
Whats Your Career StoryPublic Health Careers with Patricia BlevinsThere has never been a more important time to talk about Public Health careers, especially with the current Coronavirus pandemic. It is a career field many donât truly understand; hence they donât consider it which is why we are fortunate to have our next guest, Patricia Blevins.
Tricia has over 17 years of experience in public health with concentrations in laboratory services, biosafety/biosecurity, training, and global health. Tricia currently serves as the Laboratory Coordinator for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. In this role, Tricia oversees the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Program, influenza surveillance as well as t...2020-06-0943 min
Whats Your Career StoryPublic Health Careers with Patricia BlevinsThere has never been a more important time to talk about Public Health careers, especially with the current Coronavirus pandemic. It is a career field many donât truly understand; hence they donât consider it which is why we are fortunate to have our next guest, Patricia Blevins.
Tricia has over 17 years of experience in public health with concentrations in laboratory services, biosafety/biosecurity, training, and global health. Tricia currently serves as the Laboratory Coordinator for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. In this role, Tricia oversees the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Program, influenza surveillance as well as t...2020-06-0951 min
Public Health Review31: The Importance of Public Health Surveillance in Responding to OverdosesState, territorial, and local governments continue to grapple with substance misuse and addictions. Todayâs episode discusses why there needs to be a comprehensive response in public health surveillance, in particular around the opioid epidemic. After all, without thorough data, itâs tough for lawmakers to drive action that will reduce the prevalence and incidence of drug overdoses. This episode also explores states that are considering novel initiatives to address non-fatal drug overdoses. Today, we highlight Rhode Island and Vermont, where officials are looking at the substance misuse epidemic through a global lens to hold themselves accountable. 2020-03-1227 minPublic Health Review31: The Importance of Public Health Surveillance in Responding to OverdosesState, territorial, and local governments continue to grapple with substance misuse and addictions. Todayâs episode discusses why there needs to be a comprehensive response in public health surveillance, in particular around the opioid epidemic. After all, without thorough data, itâs tough for lawmakers to drive action that will reduce the prevalence and incidence of drug overdoses. This episode also explores states that are considering novel initiatives to address non-fatal drug overdoses. Today, we highlight Rhode Island and Vermont, where officials are looking at the substance misuse epidemic through a global lens to hold themselves accountable. 2020-03-1227 minPublic Health Review30: COVID-19 Highlights Urgent Need for Increased Public Health FundingEvery year, state and territorial health officials descend on the Nation's capital to educate lawmakers on the importance of increased funding for public health. This year is no different, though there is a shadow hanging over this year's events: COVID-19, an infectious disease that's been spreading across the globe. On the first day of ASTHO's "Washington Week," the organization formally requested emergency supplemental money with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) in order to adequately respond to COVID-19. 2020-02-2523 minPublic Health Review30: COVID-19 Highlights Urgent Need for Increased Public Health FundingEvery year, state and territorial health officials descend on the Nation's capital to educate lawmakers on the importance of increased funding for public health. This year is no different, though there is a shadow hanging over this year's events: COVID-19, an infectious disease that's been spreading across the globe. On the first day of ASTHO's "Washington Week," the organization formally requested emergency supplemental money with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) in order to adequately respond to COVID-19. 2020-02-2523 min
Lab Culture2019 Year in ReviewAre we already at the end of 2019?! While to many of us it felt like the year flew by, APHL staff, members and partners accomplished a LOT in an effort to protect the public's health. In this episode, Scott Becker, APHL's executive director, reviews some of the highlights of the year along with Gynene Sullivan, APHL's manager of communications, who is finalizing our Annual Report. Follow APHL on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss anything! Links: APHL: Lung Injury Response Associated with Vaping CDC: Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated...2019-12-161h 10
Lab Culture20 Years of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN)This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN). Founded by APHL, CDC and the FBI, the LRN exists to protect the public from biological and chemical threats. How did the LRN get its start? And how has it evolved over the past 20 years? This episode of Lab Culture features an interview with two public health laboratory scientists and LRN experts. Maureen âMoeâ Sullivan Emergency Preparedness and Response Laboratory Supervisor Public Health Laboratory, Minnesota Department of Health Stefan Saravia Biomonitoring and Emerging Contaminants Unit Supervisor Public Health Labo...2019-10-1751 min
Lab CultureLab Culture Extra: Progress in Sierra LeoneAPHL has a long history of involvement in Sierra Leone where weâve provided technical assistance to strengthen the nationâs laboratory system for over a decade. Following the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak, we were invited back to build laboratory response capability for Ebola and other highly infectious diseases. We found there was a lot to be done: a strategic plan for the laboratory system, renovation of the central lab, training and mentoring of lab staff, reducing turnaround time for Ebola testing, and much more. With the engagement completed earlier this year, APHL Executive Director Scott Beck...2019-08-2115 min
Lab CultureDr. Mona Hanna-Attisha: Storytelling and the Flint Water CrisisDr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City, joins us for an interview about the importance of storytelling in public health. Did Dr. Mona's successful use of narratives allow Flint's story to be as resilient as the people who lived it? Links Is water in Flint safe to drink? Itâs not just a question of chemistry. [Op-ed by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha] What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City2019-06-1319 min
Lab Culture2019 Annual Meeting: Day 3Today was day three of the annual meeting! We started the day with awards ceremony and concluded with the member assembly, listening to many great speakers in between. For many, the highlight was the Dr. Katherine Kelley Distinguished Lecture delivered by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. Dr. Mona is a pediatrician, scientist, researcher, activist and author of What the Eyes Donât See. Her research and the work of her team exposed the deliberate effort to cover up the Flint water crisis and the lead poisoning of Flint, Michigan's children. APHL honors public health leaders at 2019 annual meeting W...2019-06-0607 min
Lab Culture2019 APHL Annual Meeting: Day 2It was another great day at the annual meeting in St. Louis! As the attendees interviewed on this episode will share, some of the highlights included Poster Speed Dating, learning about new technology from exhibitors and, of course, networking. Follow #APHL on Twitter and Instagram for more updates!2019-06-0505 min
Lab Culture2019 Annual Meeting: Day 1We're in St. Louis for the 2019 APHL Annual Meeting! This episode is a round-up of all the excitement of the first day. It was fascinating and exhausting, just as the annual meeting should be. Follow #APHL on Twitter and Instagram for more updates!2019-06-0407 min
Lab CultureAlaska state virology lab: Freezing temps, wild animals, and extremely dedicated staffEvery area of our country is unique in ways that make public health laboratory work vary from one state or locality to another. But just as Alaska is different from the lower-48 states in most ways, their public health lab's work is too. Have you ever considered all the ways it might be different to work in the Alaska state lab in Fairbanks? This episode of Lab Culture reveals some of the many ways in which working in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Jayme Parker, manager, Virology Unit, Alaska State Public Health Laboratory (Fairbanks) Nisha F...2019-04-2443 min
Lab CultureLab Culture Extra: How the WI State Lab Developed a Test for Brodifacoum -- and Why It MattersIn the spring of 2018 patients suffering from profuse bleeding swamped emergency rooms in Illinois and Wisconsin. The cause? Synthetic cannabinoids laced with rat poison. When an outbreak of contaminated synthetic cannabinoids reached Wisconsin in 2018, scientists at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) rushed to develop the first quantitative method for diagnostic testing of brodifacoum, a powerful anticoagulant used in rat poison. Thanks to their work, patients with brodifacoum poisoning can now be treated with a precisely calibrated dose of vitamin K and that treatment can be ended when it is no longer medically necessary. Previously, physicians...2019-04-0313 min
Lab CultureExtra: Surge of West Nile Virus in North DakotaWhat happens inside a public health lab when a health threat sends it into overdrive? Find out how the North Dakota lab met a surge in West Nile Virus in 2018 in this APHL in Action Lab Culture Extra. Links: APHL in Action Archives CDC Preliminary Maps and Data for 2018, West Nile Virus CDC ArboNET Disease Map North Dakota Department of Health â West Nile Virus Key Factors Influencing the Incidence of West Nile Virus in Burleigh County, North Dakota2019-02-1911 min
Lab CultureExploring bioinformatics: From fellow to full time in VirginiaKevin Libuit went from the APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellowship to a contractor to working full-time as a bioinformatician at the Virginia state lab (VA Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS)). First he talks about when he discovered bioinformatics as a field and how the fellowship propelled his career. Then Kevin takes the mic and interviews Dr. Denise Toney, director of Virginia DCLS, about the value and growing need for bioinformaticians in public health labs.  Links APHL-CDC Fellowships APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellowships Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) APHL Of...2019-02-081h 06
Lab CultureIntroducing: PKU Life Podcast with Kevin AlexanderFifty-five years ago, newborn screening was born. At the time, though, that little heel prick was performed to screen for only one condition: phenylketonuria (PKU). Without early intervention, babies born with PKU faced severe cognitive, behavioral and other neurological disorders. The advent of PKU newborn screening allowed health care providers and families to make critical changes to a babyâs diet to prevent those consequences. Today, December 3, is PKU Awareness Day. Itâs hard to say where newborn screening would be without that first PKU test. And 55 years later, itâs hard to say where newborn screening would...2018-12-0328 min
Lab CultureInformatics, health equity and bat snugglesJoanne Bartkus, APHL's board president and director of the Public Health Laboratory at the Minnesota Department of Health, sat down with Scott Becker, our executive director, and Gynene Sullivan, editor of Lab Matters magazine, to talk about priorities for the year. Their conversation ranged from informatics to health equity to... snuggling with a bat?! Joanne Bartkus, PhD, D(ABMM) Director, Public Health Laboratory, Minnesota Department of Health Scott J. Becker, MS Executive director, Association Public Health Laboratoriesâ @ScottJBecker Links Lab Matters Lab Matters -- Android app...2018-08-3020 min
Lab CultureWhat a Day! Day 3 of the APHL Annual MeetingDay 3 of the APHL Annual Meeting was a big one! We had several captivating sessions including this year's Katherine Kelley Distinguished Lecturer, Maryn McKenna, renowned journalist and author. Listen to today's episode to hear a few attendees share what they took away from the day.2018-06-0503 min
Lab CultureReporting from the Exhibit Hall: Day 2 of the APHL Annual MeetingA huge component of any APHL Annual Meeting is the exhibit hall. This year we were joined by 68 exhibitors, all of whom were sharing new and interesting products, services and technologies with meeting attendees. In today's episode, we chat with representatives from Roche, Bio-Rad Laboratories and Hologic. Learn more about APHL's corporate membership and other opportunities.2018-06-0413 min
Lab CultureHello, Pasadena! Day 1 of the APHL Annual MeetingWe are in sunny Pasadena, California for the 2018 APHL Annual Meeting! Here is a little look at what we did on the first day. Stay tuned for updates every day through June 5. 2018 APHL Annual Meeting and Twelfth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference Join the conversation using #APHL on: Twitter Instagram Facebook2018-06-0306 min
Lab CultureBitten by the public health bug: How I found my lab nicheThe people who work in public health laboratories make a difference in your community daily. In this third episode, members of the Emerging Leader Program cohort 10 sit down with their peers to hear how their public health laboratory careers have made an impact. ELP cohort 10 members featured in this episode: Dana White has been working in the public health lab for 16 years and is now the state training coordinator at the Mississippi Public Health Lab. Dr.Ona Adair has been working in the public health lab for nine years and is now the Chemistry Division director...2018-05-2449 min
Lab CultureWhat if there were no public health labs?Maybe the saying is true: you donât know what you had until it is gone. For the families in this episode, the absence of public health laboratories turned their worlds upside down and negatively impacted both the present and future. These families represent us all and highlight the vulnerabilities that would exist if there were no public health laboratories working continuously to keep our communities and populations safe. This is the second episode in the series produced by members of the Emerging Leader Program cohort 10. Emerging Infectious Disease Response: APHLâs Infectious Disease...2018-05-1759 min
Lab CulturePublic health labs do that?!Public health laboratories do a great deal of work that impacts the daily lives of everyone in America. Do you know exactly how much theyâre doing? The first episode produced by members of the Emerging Leader Program cohort 10 looks at some of the work performed by public health lab scientists. (*indicates ELP cohort 10 member) Water Quality Testing Interviewer: *Amanda Hughes, program manager of ambient air quality monitoring, State Hygienic Lab at the University of Iowa Experts: Michael Schueller, assistant director of operations, State Hygienic Lab at the University of Io...2018-04-251h 12
Lab CultureWhat is the APHL Emerging Leader Program?What is the Emerging Leader Program (ELP)? APHL staff, Pandora Ray and Kajari Shah, share how the ELP got its start and how it has progressed. This year's ELP cohort is producing three episodes for Lab Culture that will be released over the coming weeks. Stay tuned! APHL Emerging Leader Program2018-04-2315 min
Lab CultureLeaders for a TB Free WorldEvery year on March 24, APHL recognizes World TB Day, a day to focus on the valuable work of our members and partners. While tuberculosis is often considered a disease of the past, it is resurging and presenting significant new public health challenges including drug resistance. This World TB Day, we are sharing an insightful conversation between two TB laboratory leaders: Dr. Marie-Claire Rowlinson, assistant laboratory director, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, Florida Department of Health and Dr. Beverly Metchock, team lead, TB Reference Laboratory, CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination.  Links APHL TB program 2018-03-2329 min
Lab CultureAPHL's International Team MeetingIn November, Scott Becker, APHLâs executive director, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa for the second APHL International Team Meeting. While he was there, he sat down with five members of the APHL international team to discuss their work and what led them to pursue a career in laboratory science. The APHL International Team Meeting allows for US-based APHL leadership and global health program staff and consultants working in-country to discuss organizational operations and key programmatic successes and challenges. In most cases, this is the only time during the year that these individuals have an opportunity to me...2017-12-2134 min
Lab CultureWhat is the Biosafety Peer Network?The Biosafety Peer Network (aka the Visiting Biosafety Official Program) links US local, state, and territorial public health laboratories with US-affiliated Pacific Island laboratories to facilitate mentoring and information sharing among biosafety officials and officers. The exchange is intended to foster a collaborative community, advance biosafety and biosecurity in laboratories, and ultimately improve public health laboratory biosafety and biosecurity across the US. So what exactly does the Biosafety Peer Network do? Three members of this network -- Rebecca Sciulli (Hawaii), Paul Fox (Hawaii) and Anne Marie Santos (Guam) sat down for a conversation about their work. 2017-10-2436 min
Lab CultureMy Niece's Positive Newborn ScreenFour years ago, as APHL joined with partners to celebrate the 50th anniversary of routine newborn screening in the United States, newborn screening hit more closely for APHL staff than it ever had before. Michelle Forman, manager of media and Lab Culture host, received a text that her new niece, Sloane, had a positive newborn screen. Her results were out of range for PKU. In this episode, Michelle interviews Sloane's mom, Judith Forman, about that experience. Newborn Screening Gets Personal: My Nieceâs Positive Screen Classic Phenylketonuria (PKU) Benign Hyperphenylalaninemia (Hyper-Phe) APHL's Newborn Screening & Genetics Program Wh...2017-09-0516 min
Lab CulturePast, Present and Future of PulseNetPulseNet revolutionized foodborne outbreak detection in the United States. What exactly is it? How did it get started? Why was it so significant? And what does the future of foodborne outbreak detection look like? Brian Sauders, molecular microbiologist at the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Shari Shea, director of food safety at APHL, answer these questions and more.  Links: What is PulseNet? About PulseNet (CDC) PulseNet success stories 20 years of PulseNet: Preventing thousands of illnesses and saving millions of dollars (cost-benefit analysis) Aw...2017-05-2454 min
Lab CultureAPHL Marches for ScienceAPHL was an official and proud partner of the March for Science! We spoke with two people who joined us on Saturday, April 22 about why they were marching for science. Links: APHL's March for Science photo album Official March for Science website Everything you need for Lab Week 2017 APHL is now on Instagram! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2017-04-2610 min
Lab CultureHill Day 2017On March 6, a small group of APHL members and our policy staff visited House and Senate offices as part of our annual Hill Day. Peter Kyriacopoulos, APHLâs senior director of public policy, interviewed the group following their meetings to get their immediate thoughts.  Links: ELC Program: Essential Funding for Public Health Lab Response Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity fact sheet APHL Advocacy Priorities  Hill Day group: Chris Whelen â laboratory director, Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratories Division Sara Vetter â manager, Infectious Disease...2017-03-2120 min
Lab CultureCritical ConsequencesDid you know that the Affordable Care Act (ACA, aka Obamacare) includes critical public health funding? What would the repeal of the ACA mean for public health? Peter Kyriacopoulos, APHLâs senior director of public policy, talks about the CDC-managed Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) program, a source of crosscutting support for public health laboratories funded under the ACA through the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). Links: ELC Program: Essential Funding for Public Health Lab Response (APHL.org) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Cooperative Agreement (CDC.go...2017-02-1525 min