The medical device company invests to bring manufacturing closer to patients. The pandemic and the supply chain crisis exposed vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain during the past three years as the U.S. was hit with shortages of critical therapies and medical supplies. International healthcare manufacturers with U.S. customers reassessed their strategies to become … [Read more...]

Having a surface disinfectant solution that can meet the standards and needs of a dynamic and challenging environment is critical for today’s healthcare providers. Without a disinfectant solution in place, you risk contaminating your workspace and jeopardizing the health of people who are already at risk. While measures have been taken to reduce healthcare associated … [Read more...]

Whether it’s traditional med/surg offerings or something a little more unique, C&S Supply has positioned itself to meet almost any need of its customers. By Graham Garrison In the early 1980s, after working his way up the career ladder in the med/surg industry, Al Wicks found the place he wanted to settle down. He and his wife Linda had moved to Berks County for a … [Read more...]

Dennis Clock, recipient of this year’s John Sasen Award, continues to advocate for the med/surg industry. Dennis Clock got an early start in the med/surg industry, watching how his father and mother owned and operated an independent distribution business. One of his father’s key tenants was contributing to industry efforts in government policy, and the overall collaborative … [Read more...]

How we can really make a major impact on the U.S. healthcare system and the health of millions with diabetes. For any number of reasons, since the COVID pandemic began, most of us wish we could either set the clock back to 2018 or that we had a magic wand and just ONE wish we could make come true. The effects of the COVID pandemic make this especially true of patient … [Read more...]

The Gift One day you wake up and you realize 27 years have passed. You’ve been blessed to be in an industry that changes lives, saves lives, builds amazing relationships, and gives you so much gratification. When I think about December’s issue each year the first thought is always “A Year in Review,” because that is typically the theme of the book. Which it is this year as … [Read more...]

Midmark trade-in program results in nearly 1,000 exam tables donated to World Vision Midmark Corp., announced its 2021 trade-in program collected 1,000 eligible exam tables. The tables were donated primarily to World Vision, where they are refurbished and delivered to clinics that provide healthcare to children and families in remote areas of developing countries. The … [Read more...]

Social media challenge spurs car thefts If you have a Kia or Hyundai vehicle, you may want to take extra precautions. CNBC reported that a challenge on TikTok and other social media platforms has car owners and police departments on alert across the country, daring young teens to steal certain cars off the street using a USB cord. Certain makes and models of 2010-2021 Kia … [Read more...]

The health benefits of sharing a meal Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new survey from the American Heart Association reveals regular mealtime with others could be a simple solution to help manage stress. Of the 1,000 U.S. adults nationwide surveyed in September 2022 for the American Heart Association’s Healthy for … [Read more...]