NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today
announced a new Works of Heart program to honor healthcare workers
across the country. Each month starting in January 2020, Works of Heart will recognize a
nominated healthcare worker who is positively impacting patients,
communities and peers through attention, compassion and dedication.
One overall winner will also serve as the inspiration for one of
the company's 2021 collectible dolls.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), there are roughly 18 million healthcare workers across the
country. This sector is the largest employer in the United States with roles spanning across
bedside clinician and aide, to activities coordinator, food service
worker and environmental services tech.
Two Pink Exam Gloves Sparked a Movement
Medline's
Works of Heart is a natural extension of the company's Pink Glove
Dance campaign, which drew greater attention to the need for breast
cancer awareness and detection. Over the years, the Pink Glove
Dance videos have recognized the men and women on the front lines
of care, and became a rallying cry to patients and families – we
are here for you and you are not alone in this fight.
Now, Medline is celebrating the countless number of healthcare
workers who fearlessly go the distance for those in their care by
making the patient the center of everything they do.
"Healthcare is transforming at a dizzying pace for the care
providers, who are asked to balance their patient needs amidst
increasing operational demands," said Tim
Abate, chief marketing officer, Medline. "The Works of Heart
program looks to shine the light on the vital men and women who
rise above the unknowns to improve healthcare one person at a time,
no matter where they are in an organization and despite the growing
challenges of the industry."
Through December 2020, individuals
can visit the Works of Heart website to nominate a healthcare
worker they have caught in the act of impact and tell the story of
how their heroic acts, both big and small, are improving healthcare
in a big way.
Visit www.medline.com/worksofheart to learn more about the
program and to nominate a deserving healthcare worker.
Get the latest updates and follow the conversation on social
using #WorksOfHeart.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company: a
manufacturer, distributor and solutions provider focused on
improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Medline
works with both the country's largest healthcare systems and
independent facilities across the continuum of care to provide the
clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term
financial viability in delivering high quality care. With the size
of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a
family-owned business, Medline is able to invest in its customers
for the long-term and rapidly respond with customized solutions.
Headquartered in Northfield, Ill.,
Medline has 23,000+ employees worldwide, a fleet of nearly 1,000
trucks and does business in more than 90 countries. Learn more
about Medline at www.medline.com.
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