May 11, 2026  -  Medline and PowerFlex recently unveiled a completed 5.2-megawatt solar installation at Medline’s flagship distribution center in Grayslake, Illinois. The investment includes more than 11,500 solar panels and is projected to produce 5,900 megawatt hours of energy per year. This installation is Medline’s 12th solar project and adds to the more than 59,000 … [Read more...]

May 11, 2026 - Cardinal Health, one of the US’s largest manufacturers of radiopharmaceuticals, announced that it is expanding its production of actinium-225, a radionuclide used for cancer treatment, at a facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The news comes on the heels of a recent announcement from Shine Technologies — one of Cardinal’s suppliers — that it is now exporting … [Read more...]

May 11, 2026 - Prime Healthcare has completed the acquisition of 214-bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, following unanimous approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board and strong praise from board members, elected officials, and community representatives for Prime’s commitment to preserving and strengthening healthcare in Illinois through … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026 - Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo. Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, arrived in what was then West Berlin in 1959. Fatou was likely born in the wild in western Africa, but the story goes that a French sailor took her out of Africa and … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026  -  Masimo Corporation announced that its stockholders voted in favor of the proposal to adopt the previously announced agreement and plan to merge with Danaher Corporation and Mobius Merger Sub, Inc. The merger is subject to fulfillment of customary conditions to closing, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and clearances. The … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026  -  Medline announced that its cloud-based, AI-powered supply chain technology, Mpower™, is now available to help healthcare providers anticipate and respond to potential disruptions before they impact patient care. Built in collaboration with Microsoft and developed with direct input from health systems across the country, Mpower represents a … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026  -  Roche has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire PathAI, a US-based company in digital pathology and AI-powered technology for pathology laboratories and the biopharma industry. This acquisition builds on the successful partnership between Roche and PathAI, established in 2021 and scaled up in 2024 to include the development of … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026  -  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday acknowledged ongoing supply ​disruptions of neurosurgical ​patties, sponges and strips, and warned that the shortage could last through the end of 2026. In March, Medline Industries recalled neurosurgical patties in its neuro ​sponge line over elevated endotoxin levels, with no return date … [Read more...]

May 8, 2026  -  BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced that Vitor Roque was named EVP and chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 7. Roque has served as interim CFO since December 2025. With more than 25 years at BD, Roque has held senior finance and operations roles across the company, most recently as senior vice president, Finance and Corporate … [Read more...]

Women in Sourcing for Health Systems (WISH) by Lisa Risser May 7, 2026- Early in my career, I made a transition that felt both exciting and uncomfortable. I moved from finance into operations and suddenly found myself working closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams. Up until that point, my confidence had been grounded in what I knew—financials, analytics, … [Read more...]