Tag: Medline

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...

NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline Remedy has unveiled redesigned packaging and product instructions to improve identification and utilization of the correct product. “Clinicians are being asked to do more with less,” said Josh Kolof, Medline director of product management, Advanced Skin Care. “The newly redesigned Remedy products include the same, high-quality ingredients that have made us No. 1 in the market. As the leader, we always want to do better. More intuitive packaging makes...

NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has teamed up with Martha Stewart on a new line of design-inspired bed, bath and around-the-home safety and mobility products. The Martha Stewart Custom Collection features prints and patterns in sophisticated colors and finishes, making these products fashion conscious, the company says. The collection includes the Gingham Offset Walking Cane and the Momentum Walker. “We are excited to enter into this unique partnership that brings together Medline –...