We are dedicated in providing a Drug free workplace Our lab testing quality and services, for individuals, government and private-sector clients surpass in expectations and compliance. For over 15 years, we have served clients such as the Department of transportation, Dekalb and Fulton County, The Community Services Board, Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as many other
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Sequential was one of the first bio-reference laboratory to assist The New York State DNA Databank become operational in August 1996. The Databank first piloted at Rikers Island Correctional Facility where Sean Gary took on the initiative to train New York State Police Officers and officials in the collection process. The Databank is part of the national Combined
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For the past 20 years, the Wellness Council of America has dedicated its efforts to studying and promoting the efforts of America’s Healthiest Companies. During that period, WELCOA developed its patented Well Workplace process. At the core of the Well Workplace model, we have identified seven key benchmarks of success. Specifically, these seven benchmarks are
Read more →Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu
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To block the effects of abused drugs, scientists recruit the immune system. September 2012 Lori Whitten, NIDA Notes Staff Writer NIDA-supported vaccine developers have achieved promising preclinical results with novel formulations against cocaine and heroin. Laboratory animals treated with the new vaccines produced high blood concentrations of anti-drug antibodies and exhibited sharply reduced behavioral responses
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In a result it termed “startling,” Massachusetts-based toxicology laboratory Calloway Labs has reported that 52% of the drug tests it administered between last October and this March revealed either prescription drug misuse or illicit drug abuse. “The fact that over half of all tests performed represent non-compliance by patients with their physicians’ medical regimes or
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Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and other transportation industries. DOT publishes rules on who must conduct drug and alcohol tests, how to conduct those tests, and what procedures
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A corporate culture often focuses on behaviors, beliefs, and the values of an organization. Executives are responsible for articulating and communicating values, which support the culture of the organization and for setting a standard for the general attitude and conduct of the individuals within the organization in line with the corporate philosophy. When companies have
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Genomics is a discipline in genetics concerned with the study of the genomes of organisms. The field includes efforts to determine the entire DNA sequence of organisms and fine-scale genetic mapping. Public Health Genomics The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) promotes and lobbys the integration of genomics into public health research, policy, workplace areas and practice
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) — Almost $10 million was allocated to boost the number of mental health providers to help military personnel, veterans and families, a U.S. official says. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday a new program — as part of the Affordable Care Act — that will boost the number
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Addiction and Health What are the medical consequences of drug addiction? Individuals who suffer from addiction often have one or more accompanying medical issues, including lung and cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and mental disorders. Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests show the damaging effects of drug abuse throughout the body. For example, tests show
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The future of random and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be enforced within all job activities. Recent trending in the industry displays it will be almost impossible for recreational drug users to get a job with small and larger companies. Enforcing drug testing at work is probably the single most effective weapon we will
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Despite slight decreases in reported marijuana use among youths and adults over the past several years, marijuana is still the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.1,2 Because it is highly improbable, although not impossible, that marijuana use will result in salient, acute negative consequences (e.g., overdose, hallucinations, blackouts, hangovers), marijuana is often
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Remember to Safeguard Your Health Protect your health. Take time now to get your annual flu shot and recommended screenings for chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Do it for you, do it for your family. Safeguard Your Health September is designated as “Healthy Aging®” month. What better time to take steps to safeguard
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