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Healgen at SAPAA 2026
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Advancing Drug-Free Workplaces: Meet Healgen at SAPAA 2026

This October, join Healgen at SAPAA 2026, the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association’s 34th Annual Conference & Expo, in Minneapolis, MN, where employers, DERs, TPAs, SAPs, MROs, collectors, laboratories, and service agents gather to advance the future of drug and alcohol program management. Visit our booth to explore our expanding toxicology portfolio, built to support accurate, timely, and flexible drug screening programs.

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.

A photo of a small girl wearing a mask, and text about COVID-19, Flu, RSV, or Strep A?
Education Center

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.

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South America’s Respiratory Season: Why Rapid Testing Matters More Than Ever

As respiratory season intensifies across South America, clinicians and healthcare distributors are facing a familiar but increasingly complex challenge: how to respond quickly and confidently when influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are circulating at the same time. The latest PAHO/WHO alert shows that the Southern Hemisphere is entering its seasonal respiratory peak, with rising influenza activity, growing influenza B circulation in some countries, and continued RSV transmission placing added pressure on outpatient services, hospitals, and pediatric care.

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