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Vaccines have been protecting us from deadly diseases since the late 1700’s. They are essential to public health, wellness in our communities and health across the globe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created complex, unique challenges for refrigerated medication storage. The pandemic has put stress on the drug inventory leading to conservation efforts and in some cases drug shortages. Inventory management has become crucial and many supportive drugs...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma. These donations contain antibodies to the virus that may help patients fighting the disease. While there is no approved treatment for COVID-19, convalescent plasma...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), government agencies have consistently identified noise-induced hearing loss as an issue for workers. Many employees are exposed to excessive sound levels in their workplaces. Noise in clinical laboratories...

ASHP continues to rapidly update their COVID-19 resource center. On the website, you can find information related to leadership, pharmacy workforce, patient care, policy and advocacy and infection prevention. This is also a COVID-19 connect community for pharmacists to post and...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has detailed recommendations around the selection and operation of your vaccine refrigerators and freezers. To follow best practices for vaccine storage and handling, there are many important design factors to consider.

Donated plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may be able to help those fighting the infection. Plasma from those who have been infected and subsequently recovered contains antibodies to the virus. This type of plasma is now known as COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma...

Photo courtesy Seeding Labs/University of Eswatini

Instrumental Access awardee, Dr. Thabile Ndlovu, of the University of Eswatini, has joined the COVID-19 fight. As was the case in many countries, people raced to buy essentials and quickly depleted the hand sanitizer supply when...

Medication management throughout the health system is complex and challenging. Medications requiring storage at specific temperatures bring an added level of complexity. Proper processes, tools, equipment and planning can help reduce risk and improve storage safety and security.

Dear Valued Customer,

Our purpose and work culture at Helmer Scientific are summarized best by our motto statement: WE CARE so THEY CAN… Protecting what matters most to caregivers and their patients.