Medline inks Supply Agreement with Santiam Hospital & Clinics

Updated June 10, 2025

medline, a supply chain solutions provider, has entered into a ‍multi-year ‌prime vendor agreement with Santiam Hospital and Clinics in oregon. The agreement will see Medline delivering extensive distribution services to⁤ the independent acute-care hospital and its⁤ network of 11 clinics.

Santiam Hospital and Clinics exterior.

The ⁣collaboration aims to support Santiam Hospital’s large patient base, which includes over 40,000 ​patients annually. ⁣The agreement also extends ‌to the hospital’s satellite clinics and its workforce of⁤ more then 500 employees, including 60 medical staff members. This move‌ highlights Medline’s commitment ‌to reliable⁣ supply chain management and customer service.

Ryan Dickson, a director in Medline’s acute care division,‌ expressed enthusiasm about the agreement, noting it‍ as a new chapter of collaboration. He emphasized Medline’s ability ‍to partner with customers⁤ to solve complex ⁢supply chain and standardization challenges.

We are thrilled⁤ to finalise​ the prime vendor agreement, marking a new chapter of⁢ collaboration. This ‍is a testament to our Medline team and our ability to partner with our customers to help⁤ solve their most complex supply chain‌ and standardisation problems, delivering when they need us most. ‌We look forward to what the⁣ future holds with this exciting new agreement.

Ryan Dickson, Medline acute care division director

A‌ key focus ⁣of the partnership will be the standardization ⁣of sterile procedure trays (SPTs). This standardization is intended to improve patient outcomes and⁣ reduce healthcare costs. Medline’s distribution center in Portland will​ manage the supply of necessary products to all Santiam Hospital locations.

What’s next

Medline continues to expand ‍its​ partnerships with healthcare providers, focusing on supply chain optimization and standardization to enhance patient⁣ care and reduce costs. This⁣ agreement with‍ Santiam Hospital and Clinics is the latest example​ of⁣ Medline’s commitment to providing comprehensive supply chain solutions.