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Hospital Pharmacy use of Medical-Grade Refrigeration: 2017 Survey Results

Posted on Aug 17, 2017 by Ben Greenfield

Full adoption of medical-grade refrigeration continues to be a priority for Hospital Pharmacists. Maintaining regulatory compliance for sensitive vaccines and medications, as well as ensuring patient safety, typically drives the decision to invest in medical-grade...

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Encouraging Adult Vaccinations

Posted on Aug 15, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

When most people think of vaccinations, they think of teary eyed babies and children, but vaccinations are not just for kids. Vaccination is just as important for adults as it is children, yet many adults are not optimally vaccinated.

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Minimizing the Risks Associated with Breast Milk Errors

Posted on Aug 03, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

One of the leading errors when it comes to breast milk involves administering the wrong mother’s milk. Emphasis on the health benefits of breast milk for infants has led to a rise in the amount of milk stored in hospitals across the country. Breast milk errors in the neonatal...

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Help Promote Immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month

Posted on Aug 01, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The National Public Health Information Coalition has created an extensive toolkit to help you promote National Immunization Awareness Month. This toolkit was created to promote the importance of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which occurs...

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Summer Interns Providing Hope

Posted on Jul 28, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

The 2017 Helmer Scientific Summer Interns recently participated in a community service event. Each year the summer interns choose an event to participate in as part of their intern experience. This year’s group volunteered with Hands of Hope, an adoption and orphan care...

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Helmer Scientific to Exhibit at Upcoming AACC Clinical Lab Expo

Posted on Jul 25, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

At Helmer Scientific, we are looking forward to the 69th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. It will be our 12th consecutive year of participation. This year’s meeting will be in San Diego, CA from July 30 to August 3, with Clinical Lab Expo taking place the last...

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An Incredible Journey to College

Posted on Jul 19, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

Starfish Initiative is a non-profit organization that inspires, encourages and prepares promising, economically disadvantaged students for college and career success. The program pairs economically disadvantaged high school students one-on-one with college-educated volunteer...

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Stop the Bleed: AABB Raising Awareness of Methods to Stop Potentially Life-Threatening Bleeding

Posted on Jul 12, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

When a bleeding emergency occurs, it is important to stop the loss of blood as quickly as possible. Professional emergency response personnel may arrive within minutes; however, bystanders will always be first on the scene. It is possible for an injured person who is bleeding to...

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FDA Committee Approves Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2017-2018

Posted on Jul 11, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The World Health Organization (WHO) convenes technical consultations in February/March and September each year to recommend viruses for inclusion in influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemisphere  influenza  seasons, respectively. 

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USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings Drives Pharmacy Renovations

Posted on Jun 28, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Pharmacies are being forced to undergo significant renovations to build out facilities that meet the requirements described in USP <797> Compounding  Sterile Preparations and USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings. Compounding sterile preparations has and...

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