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& Giving Back Jessica Pfiffer: Owner of Helix Specialty Diagnostics Keeping Communities Healthy

Keeping Communities Healthy & Giving Back Jessica Pfiffer: Owner of Helix Specialty Diagnostics

J essica Pfiffer is the owner and CEO of Helix Specialty Diagnostics, a clinical laboratory providing testing

delegates and directs agendas,

drives manages, communicates, tracks performance, and strategizes. And perhaps most importantly, she profitability, is the face of the company. “I'm a minority woman, an African American disabled veteran. But I like to focus on the fact that I'm originally from Los Angeles. I grew up when there was the crack epidemic, gang violence, high crime, police brutality—you name it, we had it. As a child, medical care was a privilege. In my household, you didn’t go to the doctor unless you were dying. In these communities, we self-diagnose

services and results. “Helix has been around since 2019. I purchased the lab from another owner earlier this year.” She shares what Helix is all about: “My organization provides one of the first steps in identifying health problems. Without accurate testing, you don't have a medical diagnosis. The first way to fix the problem is to understand that there is a problem.” What do her duties entail? “As CEO, I serve as senior management, and I'm a member of the board, so I'm responsible for the overall success and operation of the company.” She

“LIFE HAS BLESSED ME, SO IT’S MY DUTY AND OBLIGATION TO PAY IT FORWARD.”

and self-treat. We are underprivileged and underserved, and as humans, we're creatures of habit, products of our environment. My mother was a teen mom; I was a teen mom. I didn't receive a professional pregnancy test until I was in my second trimester, which shows the importance of testing and I want it to be there.” Jessica had a child at 16 but was determined to move forward. “I joined the military when I was 18, got my bachelor's degree, and by 24, I started my career in IT. I became a system engineer, got my graduate degree in IT management, and fast-tracked my way up to senior management at one of the world's top five defense contracting companies. Being successful in that career gave me the leverage today to be blessed with the resources to build a company that serves the community—that makes a difference. Healthcare is a necessity, but unfortunately, it's a privilege for many Americans. Life has blessed me, so it’s my duty and obligation to pay it forward.” The goal at Helix is to provide affordable testing with

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a fast turnaround time and the same level of service typically offered to higher social classes. “At Helix, our main goal is to bridge that healthcare gap. We want to ensure that those underserved communities have access to the latest and most advanced tests in the market.” This includes three new-to-the-market tests in one: COVID, flu (A&B), and RSV, to fight the current triple demic. And she cares. “When we talk about building communities, we have to focus on the overall health of the community. Here at Helix, the tests we offer provide results. It’s important to know where you're at, to know where you're going.” Speaking of healthy communities, Helix also does its share for those in recovery. “We do drug tests—we work with many rehabilitation centers.” Helix tests not only for illicit drugs but also works with doctors to ensure patients taking prescribed medications are not abusing those drugs. Jessica’s ultimate goal? “I want to inspire young black and brown boys and girls through my story because you can't reach the people if you're not where they're at.”

SPECIALTY DIAGNOSTICS

H elix offers toxicology testing services to a variety of industries, including physician offices, employers, government agencies, health clinics, pain management practitioners, and rehabilitation centers. Our Services • Toxicology Confirmation • Toxicology Screening • CBD and Validity Testing • Molecular Diagnostics & Genetic Testing

• Women’s Health and STI Testing • Virology and Immunology Testing

CONTACT HELIX TODAY! 11829 DORSETT ROAD MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 (O) 314.455.2777 EMAIL: INFO@HELIXSD.COM WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.HELIXSD.COM

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