The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the vaccine cold chain as a temperature-controlled environment used to maintain and distribute vaccines in optimal condition. All vaccines lose potency over time, but how quickly they lose potency is dependent upon...
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At the core of any meaningful service initiative are the capabilities, enthusiasm and passion of the participants. Therefore, supporting the grass roots initiatives of our employees has been an essential part of Helmer Scientific’s corporate citizenship strategy. When designing...
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What started out as a passion to help others turned into a life-changing event for Justin Fisher, an engineering tech for Helmer Scientific. As a long-time participant in Helmer generosity programs, Justin’s “aha” moment occurred when he decided to participate in a program for...
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As hospitals continue to drive continuous improvement across laboratories, ensuring precise and reliable laboratory refrigerators and freezers continues to be an area of focus and investment. Medical-grade refrigeration is critical to maintain compliance in blood banks. In...
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To honor volunteer blood donors and to encourage donations during winter months, January was designated as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) via a Presidential Proclamation in 1970. NBDM continues to be important annual event for blood centers and patients across the country as...
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Helmer Scientific participated in the 2015 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 50th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in New Orleans, LA, in early December. Members of the Helmer team met with pharmacy professionals to discuss current trends in cold...
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Totaling more than 1,300 in the United States, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are limited in size and generally have a short length of average patient stay. These hospitals provide care forcommon conditions and focus on outpatient care, while referring other conditions to...
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Helmer Scientific recently participated in the 2015 Medica World Forum of Medicine meeting. Located annually in Dusseldorf, Germany, Medica is the world's largest medical trade fair and brings together clinicians, dealers, and manufacturers to promote education and information...
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