MUNDELEIN, Ill., Feb. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care and surgical supplies, was presented with the Novation Environmental Excellence Leadership Award for its best-in-class environmental program. Novation is the health care industry's leading supply contracting company for the more than 65,000 members and affiliates of VHA Inc., UHC and Provista. The award recognizes Medline's strategic approach to providing Novation members and affiliates a more sustainable future, and Medline's strong commitment to good governance and environmental stewardship.
"We are honored by this recognition," said Andy Mills, president of Medline. "Creating a healthy environment is a health care priority. Medline is, and will always be, committed to sustainability in health care because by doing so, we can help to improve patient care and enhance the quality of life for generations to come."
Medline began a company-wide sustainability initiative in 2005, by working to conserve energy and dramatically lower greenhouse emissions. Since then, the company has worked ardently to green its entire operation from sourcing, manufacturing and packaging through distribution, use and disposal.
Medline is also committed to providing much needed environmentally-friendly products and services to customers through a variety of services and programs that target the unique sustainability needs of each customer. The company has a strategic four-pronged approach for all hospitals: help hospitals measure the baseline of their environmental impact; identify opportunities for environmental cost savings; assist in monitoring and reporting; and, offer marketing assistance and education.
"Medline has clearly demonstrated its focus and commitment on environmental initiatives by implementing unique programs that address the challenges associated with 'greening' the supply chain," said Pete Allen, senior vice president, sourcing operations at Novation. "As the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award winner, Medline is embracing the charge, raising the bar and setting an example as a leader in making the business of health care also the business of creating sustainable futures."
About Medline
As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care products, Medline manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices and home care dealers. Named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare," Medline is headquartered in Mundelein, Ill. and has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives to support its broad product line, cost management services and clinical programs.
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