Medline announces Prime Vendor agreement with Blue Ridge Care in Virginia

Northfield, Ill., Nov. 6, 2026 – Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced it has signed a Prime Vendor agreement with Winchester, Va.-based Blue Ridge Care, which provides hospice care; palliative and supportive care; services through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and grief support across northwestern Virginia.

Through this agreement, Blue Ridge Care will have access to Medline’s comprehensive portfolio of products, including Medline-branded incontinence and wound care solutions, as well as distribution services designed to help streamline operations and support patient care. Blue Ridge Care also will leverage Medline Home Direct™ to simplify the delivery of patient supplies directly to the home, helping caregivers focus more time on supporting patients in their communities.

“As Blue Ridge Care continues expanding access to serious illness, aging and end-of-life care services across Virginia, we wanted a partner that could help us support that growth while maintaining the high standard of care our patients and families expect and deserve,” noted Blake Smyle, vice president and executive director for hospice at Blue Ridge Care.

Renee Fisher, senior vice president, national field sales, Medline, said, “Blue Ridge Care has built a strong legacy of providing compassionate care throughout northwestern Virginia, and we are proud to support that mission. Through this Prime Vendor agreement, Medline will provide access to products, supply chain solutions and resources designed to help Blue Ridge Care maintain operational efficiency and continue delivering high-quality care to patients in their communities.”

Learn more about how Medline partners with hospice organizations to support clinical, financial and operational outcomes at https://www.medline.com/about-us/who-we-serve/home-health-hospice.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

Contact:
Stacy Rubenstein
847-949-2286
srubenstein@medline.com