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Updates Regarding USP General Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings

Posted on Nov 07, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

USP General Chapter <800> provides standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients and the environment. Originally, the standard was set to go into effect on July 1, 2018, but USP announced intent to postpone the...

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ENERGY STAR® DAY

Posted on Oct 27, 2017 by Ben Greenfield

As part of Helmer Scientific's voluntary partnership with the EPA we are pleased to help bring attention to ENERGY STAR® through celebrating ENERGY STAR® Day. ENERGY STAR® Day is an annual event that promotes awareness of the program and encourages individuals and businesses to...

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Helmer Scientific Makes Planning for New Construction and Renovations Easier by Partnering with Attainia and Revit

Posted on Oct 25, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

Healthcare construction and renovation projects are complex, with innumerable details that must be planned and executed correctly in order to achieve success. To make this process easier, Helmer Scientific has partnered with Attainia, Inc. , an industry leading source for...

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Work-based Learning Opportunity Makes a Difference

Posted on Oct 23, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

The Excel Center, opened in 2010, is a free public high-school for adults who want to earn a high school diploma. This exceptional program is operated by Goodwill Education Initiatives, Inc. through Goodwill of Central/Southern Indiana. There have been 2,803 graduates since...

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Your Quick Hit List of CDC Vaccine Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements

Posted on Oct 20, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling toolkit provides need to know information on safely and effectively storing vaccines. The toolkit outlines specific features for refrigerators and freezers being used for vaccine storage. Here is a quick hit list to ensure you are using...

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What Makes a Medical-grade Refrigerator the Safe Bet for Vaccine Storage?

Posted on Oct 10, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) continues to push for proper the storage and handling of vaccines. Medical-grade cold storage plays an extremely important role in meeting the CDC vaccine storage and handling guidelines with ease and confidence. There are very specific...

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October is American Pharmacists Month

Posted on Oct 05, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Each October, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)celebrates the accomplishments of pharmacists and their ever increasing role on the patient care team. The month focuses on educating patients, the public, policy makers, and other healthcare professionals about the...

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Helmer Scientific to Exhibit at Upcoming AABB Annual Meeting

Posted on Oct 03, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

At Helmer Scientific, we are looking forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary and 38th consecutive year of exhibiting at the 2017 AABB Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held in San Diego, California, October 7 – 10, 2017. Helmer Scientific will be located at Booth...

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Walking for Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research

Posted on Sep 27, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

The Walk for Alzheimer’s is held annually by the Alzheimer’s Association in 600 communities nationwide. It is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate...

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The Importance of Proper Refrigeration for Breast Milk

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Evidence for the health benefits of breast feeding have led to an increase in breastfeeding mothers. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies.

It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life (WHO). It is essential to store...

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