Helix Diagnostics to Conduct Covid 19 and Covid 19 Antibody Testing in Flint
Flint, Michigan July 15th 2020- Helix Diagnostics will be conducting Covid 19 and Covid 19 Antibody testing at “New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church” located at 1035 East Carpenter Road in Flint from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm.
Participants are asked to bring their health insurance card should they have one. However nobody will be turned away for lack of insurance.
Helix Diagnostics Chief Executive Officer, James Grossi says “Having grown up in the north end of Flint, this city has left an impression on my heart. Unfortunately when it comes to health care, Flint is an under-served area. The people of Flint deserve the same access as everybody else in the state. We are happy to partner with “New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church” to assess the Covid 19 situation in Flint. This is our chance to give back to the city I love.”
Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, coronavirus testing via molecular qPCR and Covid 19 antibody testing.
Helix Diagnostics Announces Michele Ziegler has joined their team as Human Resource Manager
Waterford, Michigan June 4, 2020- Helix Diagnostics, proudly announces that Michele Ziegler has joined their team as Human Resource Manager.
Michele comes to Helix Diagnostics with over 29 years of human resource experience. Ms. Ziegler began her career in 1991 as a Human Resource Assistant focusing on training and development. Michele then spent the next six years performing as Human Resource Generalist for a company overseeing 42 locations across the US and one in Canada. Ms. Ziegler spent the next 19 years serving as Human Resource Manager for the Gates Corporation where she oversaw activities for sales and engineering. In the three years prior to joining Helix, Michele served as Senior Human Resource Generalist for Sodecia in Troy, Michigan.
Ms. Ziegler holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management from Oakland University. Her skills include; compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, HR policies and procedures, recruiting and staffing, benefit administration, team and morale building, employee relations and organizational compliance.
Helix Diagnostics Chief Financial Officer, Norman Kiminaia says “We are thrilled to have Michele joining our team to lead HR. Her 29 years of experience are a perfect fit with Helix Diagnostics. Michele’s leadership and experience will be impactful as we continue to be the fastest growing laboratory in Michigan.”
Michele is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. Her volunteering interests and efforts include: Adopt-a-Road, Toys for Tots, Riders for Research, Best Friends, Leader Dogs for the Blind and many more.
Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, as well as coronavirus testing via molecular qPCR.
Helix Diagnostics to Help Michigan Return to Work and School
Waterford, Michigan May 29, 2020- Helix Diagnostics, Michigan’s fastest growing independent laboratory to help Michiganders return to work and school.
Helix Diagnostics stands ready and able to help restart the economy by designing custom Covid 19 testing solutions for businesses and academic institutions. Helix Diagnostics has already partnered with many corporations as well as Calvin University to help them to re-open with confidence. (Read Calvin University Release Here) Several other universities, including Kettering, are also expected to partner with Helix Diagnostics in the near future.
Helix Diagnostic’s CEO, James Grossi says “Michiganders have done a great job flattening the curve. Because of that it’s time to focus on returning to work and school. Throughout this crisis, Helix Diagnostics has been there for the patients and physician partners we serve. We went into this pandemic together and we will emerge, stronger, together.”
In addition to their custom designed Covid 19 testing solutions for businesses and academic institutions, Helix Diagnostics offers other means of convenient and readily available testing. With a physician’s order, patients may receive tests through partnering physicians’ offices, patient home collection services as well as drive up collection at their 6200 Highland Road location in Waterford.
Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, blood testing, as well as coronavirus testing. Helix Diagnostics presently offers the COVID – 19 PCR Swab Collection test, and will offer the the Covid Antibody Testing IgG/IgM test in early June.
Helix Diagnostics Announces Julie Pantalone has joined their team as Vice President of Sales
Waterford, Michigan May 27, 2020- Helix Diagnostics, proudly announces that Julie Pantalone joined their team as Vice President of Sales in December of 2019.
Julie comes to Helix Diagnostics with over 35 years of sales and sales leadership experience in the laboratory industry. Ms. Pantalone has trained over 200 salespeople throughout her impressive career. Julie is a proven sales leader that helps companies to grow their business and people to grow themselves.
After graduating high school, Ms. Pantalone began her sales career in the laboratory field working for one of the largest clinical laboratories in the country. She continued working for Quest Diagnostics for more than two decades. Julie went on to serve as Corporate Sales Director for Beaumont Hospitals, and most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing for McLaren Medical Laboratory.
In her capacity as a sales leader Julie has helped businesses to grow rapidly. However, she is most proud of what she’s accomplished mentoring young people; helping them to develop and succeed in their careers.
Ms. Pantalone enjoys vacationing and spending time with her grown children and their families. She has volunteered to help raise funds, awareness, support families, and teach new and future parents about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Julie has also delivered care packages and food to homebound seniors for Meals on Wheels.
Helix Diagnostics CEO, James Grossi says “With the hiring of Julie Pantalone as our VP of sales, Helix is ready to take our next step into growth as a company. Julie’s years of experience in the lab space is such an asset to Helix. We look forward to watching her develop our sales channels as we continue to find innovative ways to serve our patient and physician partners”.
Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, as well as coronavirus testing.
Helix Diagnostics Announces Donald Henderson has joined the team as Vice President of Operations
Waterford, Michigan May 19, 2020- Helix Diagnostics, proudly announces that Donald Henderson joined their team as Vice President of Operations in January of 2020.
Don comes to Helix Diagnostics with more than 36 years of laboratory experience. Don’s impressive background ranges and builds in scope from Technician, Medical Technologist, Chemistry Supervisor, Lab Manager, Administrative Director of Clinical Pathology Beaumont Royal Oak, Administrative Director Beaumont Laboratory Services, Vice President / Chief Administrative Officer of Laboratory Services for Beaumont Health, and finally Vice President of Corporate Laboratory Services for McLaren Healthcare Corporation. Don has also served as a member and as Treasurer of the Joint Venture Hospital Laboratories (JVHL) Executive Committee.
Mr. Henderson’s education includes: Master of Science in Administration/Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science/Medical Technology from Wayne State University, and Medical Technology Internship from Detroit General Hospital.
Don enjoys camping, canoeing, fishing and skiing. He has also volunteered his time coaching youth football and wrestling.
“The addition of Don Henderson is a critical moment for Helix Diagnostics as we continue to accelerate our growth. Don’s experience of running the two largest Health Systems Laboratory Services in the state of Michigan at McLaren Health & Beaumont Health will only enhance the quality work we are delivering every day at Helix Diagnostics. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the addition of such a quality talent to lead our organization” says Helix Diagnostics president Brian Tierney.
Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, as well as coronavirus testing.
HELIX VDx – Advanced Synthetic Urine Detection Testing
Helix Diagnostics is excited to launch HELIX VDx a next level detection system which identifies Synthetic urine in patient drug testing designed to mask the test from detection. HELIX VDx testing eliminates patients from being able to adulterate or alter samples which can go undetected from synthetic urine. This test is performed at its state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Waterford, Michigan.
HELIX VDx will be part of its Urine Drug testing offering to physician partners at no additional costs to patients or providers. Helix Diagnostics is dedicated to delivering its healthcare providers with the very best tools to assess and treat their patients.
Samples must be ordered by a physician or authorized healthcare provider.
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