Medline sends medical supplies to Kentucky
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:56 AM CDT, Wed August 10, 2022
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has sent hundreds of cases of medical supplies to Eastern Kentucky to help with the treatment and care of residents living in the nine counties impacted by recent catastrophic floods. Medline transported the supplies from distribution centers in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and throughout the U.S. to SOS International, a Louisville-based nonprofit organization that is coordinating assistance in the area. “Our teams were able to quickly mobilize to obtain and transport these essential supplies, ensuring their timely delivery to the healthcare professionals and clinics treating and caring for patients during this ongoing crisis,” said Jim Boyle, Medline executive vice president. “We want to thank our partner, SOS International, for their help in identifying the greatest supply needs, and our Medline colleagues for rallying to promptly coordinate, pick and transport these vital supplies.” The 350 cases of supplies included medical triage boxes, bandages, personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, hand sanitizer and other infection prevention products. SOS International provided Medline with a list of critical supplies and is working with local organizations, including the Kentucky Primary Care Association and Appalachian Regional Healthcare to identify the independent clinics and areas most in need of supplies. In total, Medline has made more than $40,000 in cash and in-kind donations to SOS International to aid Eastern Kentucky.
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