Owens & Minor announces major innovations to Products & Healthcare Services Network
Owens & Minor, Inc. announced important milestones in advancing the medical distribution capabilities of its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business segment, which provides essential products and services to thousands of healthcare customers. These milestones are the result of recent company investments in new technology, automation and analytics capabilities geared specifically toward driving greater efficiencies for the P&HS segment and improving the customer experience. Initial roll out will focus on two new Owens & Minor distribution centers in West Virginia and South Dakota.
These new capabilities will be operational at two new Owens & Minor sites starting in 2025:
- A new state-of-the-art distribution center with advanced automation and robotics technology to help streamline and expedite inventory management and order fulfilment in West Virginia (now open)
- A second state of the art distribution center in South Dakota that will integrate the latest augmented reality (AR) system for supporting the order picking process (opening spring 2025)
- “Over the past two years, our P&HS teammates have worked creatively and diligently to identify areas where technology investments, operational upgrades and new approaches to how we do business could have a meaningful impact for our customers,” said Andy Long, EVP and CEO, Products & Healthcare Services, Owens & Minor. “We’re excited for these advancements to go live in West Virginia and South Dakota and look forward to the benefits they will provide for other Owens & Minor customers in years to come.”
Midmark celebrates 110 years of innovation and leadership in healthcare solutions
Midmark Corp. celebrates 110 years of innovation this year. Founded in 1915 in Minster, Ohio, with a patent for a concrete mixer, Midmark has continually reinvented itself. Today, the company provides holistic care solutions that transform clinical care environments for the betterment of patients and caregivers alike. Today, headquartered in Versailles, Ohio, Midmark designs and manufactures integrated ecosystems of products and solutions that harmonize space, technology and clinical workflow to create highly efficient and effective care environments.
As a longstanding leader in Ohio’s Dayton region, Midmark continues to expand its operations, investing in both business growth and community support. The company employs more than 1,900 teammates globally, including 1,200 in the Dayton area. Midmark’s commitment to innovation is evidenced by the company’s recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities. In 2021, Midmark unveiled its Experience and Technology Centers in Versailles, Ohio, fostering collaboration and innovation to meet the evolving challenges in healthcare.
Midmark’s continued investment in the region includes a 114,000-square-foot expansion in 2021 and a $19 million manufacturing expansion in Versailles in 2024. These efforts demonstrate the company’s ongoing dedication to its teammates, customers and the local community, ensuring shared prosperity for future generations.
Henry Schein donates health care products to support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings
Henry Schein, Inc. is supporting the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, which take place from March 8 to 15, 2025, in Turin, Italy. The organization is donating a range of medical products essential to overall health and wellness. During the Healthy Athletes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on March 8, 2025, Henry Schein was recognized for these contributions. Healthy Athletes offers free health screenings and education to participating Special Olympics athletes.
The goal of the program is to identify and address unmet health needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and provide referrals for follow-up care while also promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Nearly 3 million Americans live where even telehealth can’t reach
Nearly 3 million Americans live in mostly rural counties that lack both healthcare and reliable high-speed internet, leaving them with worse outcomes and fewer options, according to data collected by KFF Health News.
Measles cases exceed 600 nationally with majority in Texas
There are 607 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S., according to the latest data released April 4 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of cases are in Texas, as an outbreak in the state has grown to 481 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Cases have been reported by 21 states, with 93% being outbreak-associated, according to the CDC. The vaccination status of 97% of cases is classified as “unvaccinated or unknown.”
50 organizations join Premier in urging congressional leaders to pass the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
A strong and sustainable healthcare supply chain is essential for quality patient care and requires a multifaceted strategy that incentivizes domestic manufacturing while cultivating trusted trade partnerships. Premier joined 50 other organizations in sending a letter of support for the bipartisan, bicameral Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act (S. 998/H.R. 2213). The Premier-endorsed bill would enable the President to enter into trade agreements with trusted trade partner countries to diversify sourcing for critical medical devices and pharmaceuticals, protect public health and bolster national security.