Hair Drug Testing
Hair testing for drugs of abuse is the only drug testing method available that provides up to a 90-day drug use history. When compared with urine testing, hair testing provides nearly twice the number of positives due to its longer detection window.
Hair testing requires a small sample of hair that is collected under direct supervision without any invasion of privacy. During a hair collection, the collector cuts approximately 100-120 strands of hair from the crown of the donor’s head. The hair is cut as close to the scalp as possible, so only the strands of hair above the scalp are tested and not the actual hair follicle. This makes hair testing a tamper-resistant screening method.
UHS News
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UHS once again receives prestigious “Senior-Friendly” designation from national programApril 28, 2025For the third consecutive year, UHS has earned the designation of “Senior-Friendly” from NICHE. Receiving this designation for 2025 indicates success in the implementation of high-quality, System-wide initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to the care of older adults.
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Why UHS is dedicated to improving the patient experience in healthcareApril 28, 2025Each day, UHS strives to provide a quality patient experience for all our patients built on compassion and respect. Through various initiatives, we aim to make healthcare services more accessible, comfortable and user-friendly for our patients.
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Large turnout from Team UHS shows support for the 2025 Heart WalkApril 27, 2025Team UHS turned out in force Sunday, April 27 to benefit the work of the American Heart Association. The 2025 Southern Tier Heart Walk brought in hundreds of walkers from around the community at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City.
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Meet Olivia, daughter of UHS employee Stacy Baranski and this year’s Southern Tier Heart Walk honoreeApril 21, 2025Each year, the American Heart Association selects one area resident as the Heart Walk honoree. This year’s honoree is Olivia Reynolds, who needed emergent open heart surgery when she was 13 days old, and is now a thriving 5-year-old. Olivia is the daughter of Stacy Baranski, lymphedema therapist at UHS Binghamton General Hospital. We are proud to share this amazing story featuring a member of the UHS family!