Woman’s Hospital selects Medline as its laboratory Prime Vendor
Agreement enables access to Medline’s laboratory products and supply chain solution offerings
By Medline Newsroom Staff | May 13, 2026

Northfield, Ill., May 13, 2026 – Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced that it signed an expanded Prime Vendor agreement with Baton Rouge-based Woman’s Hospital, which specializes in high-quality care for women and infants and is the largest delivery service in Louisiana and among the largest in the nation. The hospital provides maternity care, infant care, maternal mental health care and cancer treatment to patients across the state.
With this new agreement, Woman’s Hospital will have access to Medline’s comprehensive portfolio of laboratory products, in addition to medical-surgical products. The agreement also provides access to Medline’s distribution capabilities to help support more efficient ordering, improved inventory visibility and reliable delivery.
“Woman’s Hospital’s selection of Medline as our Prime Vendor for laboratory products and distribution reflects a commitment to optimizing supply chain performance,” said Kaleb Hargrave, director of supply chain management at Woman’s Hospital. “It ensures reliable access to high-quality products and delivers meaningful value, strengthening our ability to support clinical excellence while responsibly stewarding resources for the patients and communities we serve.”
Added Marc Phillips, senior vice president of supply chain solutions at Medline: “Medline is dedicated to building relationships that make a difference for healthcare providers and the communities they serve. We have been supporting Woman’s Hospital and its patients for over 20 years and are excited to expand our solutions to their laboratory needs.”
Learn how Medline works with specialty hospitals to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes at medline.com/acute-care.
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.
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Medline Newsroom Staff
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