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International Infection Prevention Week 2026: Honoring Generations of Infection Prevention

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.

October 21, 2026
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The Rise of Xylazine in Fentanyl: What the Data Shows and How to Test for It

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. What started as a regional adulterant concentrated in parts of the Northeast has become a nationwide detection challenge.

September 25, 2026
A doctor and male patient discussing diagnosis and the text "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Why Rapid PSA Testing Matters.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Why Rapid PSA Testing Matters

Every September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to a disease that quietly affects millions of men. For clinics and diagnostic laboratories that serve patients outside the United States, September is also a good moment to consider tools, such as rapid PSA testing at the point of care that make earlier detection possible.

September 10, 2026
Learn what International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31) means, why overdose deaths remain a public health crisis, and how rapid toxicology testing from Healgen supports prevention and early Intervention.
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026: Understanding the Crisis and How Rapid Toxicology Testing Can Help

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.

August 31, 2026
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COVID-19, Flu, RSV, or Strep A? Understanding the Role of Rapid Respiratory Testing

A patient may present a cough, fever, sore throat, and congestion, but identifying the cause can be challenging. Typical cold-like symptoms may be associated with COVID-19, influenza A or B, RSV, or even Group A strep. Symptoms alone often don’t identify the source of illness; however, rapid testing can aid in pinpointing a possible cause during a single office visit, supporting informed next steps and timely follow-up.

August 20, 2026

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