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10/21/2026

From October 18 to 24, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) recognizes that knowledge and the people who carry it. This year's theme, "Generations of Infection Prevention | Past. Present. Protected.," honors the practices passed down through history, the science guiding care today, and the work of protecting the patients and communities of tomorrow.

Honoring generations of infection prevention, from early hand hygiene to rapid diagnostics. See how testing supports this year's theme.

09/30/2026

A patient in urgent care with a fever and a cough doesn’t need a differential diagnosis in three days. They need an answer before they leave the building, so their clinician can treat the right infection instead of guessing.

That’s the gap point-of-care infectious disease testing is built to close, and it’s why we’re bringing our diagnostics portfolio to IDWeek 2026 this October.

https://healgen.com/healgen-at-id-week-2026/

09/25/2026

The U.S. illicit drug landscape is constantly changing shape. One of the clearest trends of the last several years is the spread of xylazine, a veterinary sedative better known on the street as "tranq," into the fentanyl supply.

Read the article at: https://healgen.com/xylazine-fentanyl-supply-rise-testing/

09/18/2026

On National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, we recognize that more than half of people with diagnosed HIV in the United States are age 50 or older, according to the CDC.

However, there is still a gap in awareness for the general population. Too many older adults still aren't getting tested, leading to real consequences for delayed treatment and subsequent quality of life.

Read the article at: https://healgen.com/hiv-testing-older-adults-aging-awareness-day/

09/17/2026

This October, we're headed to IDWeek 2026 in Washington, D.C., our first year exhibiting at the conference. Join us Oct. 21–24 to see our infectious disease portfolio in action:

Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test, Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test, Rapid Check RSV Antigen Test Cassette, Rapid Strep A Antigen Test, and more.

Fast, accurate results at the point of care, built for the clinicians and infection preventionists IDWeek brings together. Read more about what we're bringing to the show: https://healgen.com/healgen-at-id-week-2026/

09/15/2026

Respiratory Season Is Picking Up. Is Your Testing Menu Ready?

It's that time of year again. Coughs, fevers, and sniffles start showing up everywhere, and they don't come with a label. Is it flu? COVID-19? RSV? Strep? The only way to know for sure is to test.

Healgen's rapid antigen tests give clinics and pharmacies answers in minutes, not days. That includes the COVID-19/Flu A&B Combo Test in both OTC and professional versions, the COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test, the RSV Antigen Test for young children and older adults, and the Strep A Antigen Test with 5-minute results.

Faster answers mean patients get the right care sooner, and that matters most when respiratory illness season hits its stride.

These tests are meant to support, not replace, a full clinical evaluation.

Want more details? Link in the comments.

09/08/2026

Healthy Aging Month: Heart Health Matters More with Every Year.

Heart disease risk climbs with age and catching problems early can be lifesaving. Good news: rapid cardiac testing is helping providers get answers faster than ever.

Healgen builds the rapid tests, like Troponin I, CK-MB, CRP, D-dimer, Myoglobin, and combo panels, which are behind the scenes at doctor's offices, clinics, and ERs.

Link in the comments to learn more.

09/02/2026

Join Healgen at SAPAA 2026, the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association’s 34th Annual Conference & Expo, in Minneapolis, MN!

Visit our booth to explore our expanding toxicology portfolio, built to support accurate, timely, and flexible drug screening programs.

The announcement: https://healgen.com/healgen-at-sapaa-2026/

08/31/2026

Every year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD); the world’s largest annual campaign dedicated to ending overdose deaths, remembering those who have been lost, and reducing the stigma that still surrounds substance use. This year’s theme, “25 Years On. Still Needed,” reflects both the progress made and the ongoing urgency of the crisis.

Read the article at: https://healgen.com/international-overdose-awareness-day/

08/27/2026

What is oral fluid drug testing?

Oral fluid testing uses a saliva-based specimen to screen for drugs and drug metabolites. It offers a noninvasive collection option that can make screening more convenient for programs in workplace, clinical, and other testing settings.

Healgen Oral Fluid Drug Tests are designed for qualitative detection of single or multiple drug targets using lateral-flow immunoassay technology. With multiple device formats and an extensive testing menu, Healgen offers solutions for a range of screening needs.

Click the link in the comments to learn more about Healgen oral fluid drug tests.