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Value-Based Initiatives in the Clinical Lab

Posted on Apr 11, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

As the healthcare model in the United States transitions from volume-based to value-based care, clinical laboratories are seeking innovative strategies for adding value to the overall healthcare equation. The role of the clinical lab has traditionally been to provide testing and...

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Strong Futures: College Road Trip!

Posted on Apr 05, 2018 by Donna Holpuch

Who doesn’t like a road trip?  Especially when you get to visit a college campus.  For a group of Dream Alive scholars, the college road trip may be their only opportunity to visit a college campus and see what is available beyond high school.

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National Public Health Week 2018

Posted on Apr 04, 2018 by Miranda Schroeder

National Public Health Week is an initiative of the American Public Health Association (APHA). It is a week long promotional campaign highlighting the Generation Public Health movement. The goal of Generation Public Health is to create the world’s healthiest nation by 2030....

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AABB Releases New Edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services

Posted on Apr 03, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

AABB has released the 31st edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services. The new edition of Standards went into effect on April 1, 2018. Based on the most current thinking about quality and best practices in blood banking and transfusion medicine, Standards...

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Shares What’s New in the 2018 CDC Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit

Posted on Mar 30, 2018 by Miranda Schroeder

Earlier this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) introduced an updated Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit. The first toolkit was released after a United States Department of Health study in 2012. Vaccine temperatures were measured at various locations across the...

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Strong Futures: VEX Robotics Indiana State Championship

Posted on Mar 29, 2018 by Donna Holpuch

The inaugural Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship was recently held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Over 300 robotics teams from elementary, middle and high schools across the state competed in the first ever “Super Bowl of STEM”.

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Delivery by Drone: Zipline Improves Access to Blood Products in Rwanda

Posted on Mar 27, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Photo courtesy of Zipline

Zipline, a U.S. robotics firm based in the Silicon Valley, and the Rwandan government have partnered in a project that delivers blood products to remote locations by drone. The blood delivery service began operations in late 2016, and has reduced the...

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Strong Futures: Empowering Kids and Youth

Posted on Mar 21, 2018 by Donna Holpuch

Strong Futures: Empowering Kids and Youth is an employee driven service campaign intended to encourage employees and their families to serve together to empower at-risk kids and youth.

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Making Service Simple: Checking the Temperature Calibration

Posted on Mar 19, 2018 by Matt Schafer

Helmer Scientific recommends regularly checking the calibration of the displayed temperature reading on all of its temperature controlled products. This helps ensure your products are being stored at the correct temperature. Checking the calibration is a simple step which should...

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Characteristics of Hazardous Drugs Infographic

Posted on Mar 14, 2018 by Miranda Schroeder

Hazardous drugs are defined as drugs which involve risks when handled in occupational settings. Workers exposed to hazardous drugs are to be informed of the hazardous chemicals in the drugs they are handling as well as the potential side effects of exposure. Effects include but...

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