Tag: Medline
Medline, Valley Health enter distribution agreement
October 11, 2023HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has entered into a multi-year prime vendor distribution agreement with Valley Health System, which serves northern New Jersey and southern New York.
After being with a previous vendor for the last five years, the system returns to Medline for all medical and surgical supplies across its full continuum of care, including its in-patient acute care hospital and lab facilities, and outpatient network of physician offices and home...
Medline hosts ribbon cutting at new center
September 28, 2023HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline celebrated its now fully operational 710,000-square-foot distribution center in Salt Lake City with a ribbon cutting ceremony and facility tours. The new distribution center is three times the size of its previous facility in the city. “Medline has history in Salt Lake City and a larger facility will help us take care of more health care facilities across the continuum of care,” said Steve Miller, executive vice president of supply chain. “Today...
In brief: Breast forms legislation, NIV win, Medline truck rodeo
July 28, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON — Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, have reintroduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, which would provide Medicare coverage of custom breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors.
The bill, H.R. 4779, would allow hundreds of thousands of women each year to choose a custom prosthesis after a mastectomy.
“This is a great step forward in our efforts to expand access to life-changing health care for breast cancer...
Medline holds National Truck Rodeo
July 26, 2023HME News Staff
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – Medline recently hosted is first ever National Truck Rodeo to honor its more than 1,500 drivers of tractor trailers, straight trucks and parcel vans who the company says were vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten drivers from California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and New York – regional finalists from previously held tests of skill and safety – participated in the event, held at a distribution center near the company’s headquarters.  “Our drivers...
In brief: Philips testing, F&P changes, Medline donationÂ
July 26, 2023HME News Staff
AMSTERDAM – Testing on the impact of ozone cleaning on the Philips System One and DreamStation Go sleep therapy devices shows volatile organic compounds and particulate matter emissions related to foam degradation are within the applicable safety limits and are unlikely to result in appreciable harm to health in patients, the company announced July 24.
Additional visual assessments on used/returned first-generation DreamStation devices also confirmed the previously established low...
Medline helps to fund accessible playgroundÂ
July 25, 2023HME News Staff
MUNDELEIN, Ill. – Medline’s Community, Action, Resources, Education and Solutions (CARES) program provided a $10,000 grant to help build an accessible playground at Kracklauer Park in Mundelein, Ill. The new playground offers a variety of features and multi-sensory experiences designed to promote play among all children, especially those with disabilities. “Medline is committed to strengthening and supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Karen Frey, senior...
Medline recognized for solar projectÂ
July 24, 2023HME News Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. – Medline Industries got a shoutout from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in July for completing the state’s largest rooftop solar project. Located atop a distribution center owned by Medline in Montgomery, the 7.2 megawatt community solar project is helping to reduce energy costs for both the company and residents in the mid-Hudson region. “Medline is unwavering in its commitment to building an environmentally sustainable business by investing in green technologies,”...
In brief: Medline’s new leadership, AAH’s lobby day, women’s sleep quality
June 30, 2023HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline CEO Charlie Mills, President Andy Mills and COO Jim Abrams plan to retire from their current roles after more than 26 years of leadership.
They will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors, with Charlie Mills leading as chairman and Andy Mills and Jim Abrams as vice chairmen.
Medline has promoted Jim Boyle to serve as its next CEO, and Jim Pigott as president & COO, effective Oct. 1, culminating a five-year succession planning...
Medline undergoes leadership transformation
June 29, 2023HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline CEO Charlie Mills, President Andy Mills and COO Jim Abrams plan to retire from their current roles after more than 26 years of leadership.
They will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors, with Charlie Mills leading as chairman and Andy Mills and Jim Abrams as vice chairmen.
Medline has promoted Jim Boyle to serve as its next CEO, and Jim Pigott as president & COO, effective Oct. 1, culminating a five-year succession planning...
Medline: ‘Best Employer for New Grads’
June 27, 2023HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has once again been named to the Forbes “Best Employers for New Grads” list, raking among the top one-third of more than 300 U.S. companies that young professionals say “offer superior workplace opportunities” and “align with their values.” “We are honored to be recognized as one of the best employers for recent grads,” said Karen Ferraro, chief human resources officer. “Medline really empowers new employees. It’s...