GEMCO’s Parent Company, GEMCORE, Donates Medical Supplies to Humanitarian Response for Ukraine
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
GEMCORE Starts Yearlong Anniversary Celebration to Mark 30 Years in Business
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
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About GEMCORE:
Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE is a family of companies providing high quality, clinically proven, top branded medical products, medications, and innovative solutions from product fulfillment to home delivery. We work directly with patients, insurance plans, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and other partners to help lower operational costs, improve efficiencies, and increase profitability with cost-effective, results-driven solutions that ultimately improve patients’ lives. The family of companies includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. Learn more at www.gemcorehealth.com.
GEMCORE Receives Weatherhead 100 Centurion Award Again for Driving Leadership, Growth, and Success in Northeast Ohio
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
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About GEMCORE:
GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
Moving up from their debut at No. 3,119 in 2020 and landing at No. 2,720 in 2021 on Inc.’s annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We’re delighted to be recognized again by Inc. Magazine for a second consecutive year,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO of GEMCORE. “And we’re immensely proud of our team, which has been the foundation of our continued growth and improvement each year.”
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
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About GEMCORE:
GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Named a Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
Administered by a third-party platform, the survey measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few. The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces list continues to reflect companies in the region that cultivate a connection with their workforce. This year’s Workplaces list ranks about 175 companies, nonprofits, schools, and other employers. These organizations share a commitment to providing support and an environment that makes employees feel valued and respected.
GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
Increased Demand from Diabetes Patients for CGM Technology Provides Unique GrowthOpportunity for VGM Members
Hudson, OHIO – April 15, 2021: GEMCO Medical, announced today it has entered into a vendor agreement with VGM & Associates to provide VGM members with wholesale medical supplies, including insulin pumps, diabetes testing supplies, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, advanced wound care, respiratory, oxygen and CPAP supplies, and more. Since 1992, GEMCO Medical has been a leading NABP-accredited medical supply wholesaler and third-party logistics provider of diabetes supplies and other home health products. GEMCO Medical is a direct supplier partner with top diabetes and CGM manufacturers in the United States — including Abbott, Dexcom, Insulet Corporation, Medtronic, and Tandem Diabetes Care.
In the United States, 34.2 million people—10.5% of the population—live with diabetes, and an additional 88 million adults have prediabetes.1 GEMCO Medical has seen a steady increase in its CGM business as more Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients are prescribed the technology to help manage their diabetes better.
VGM will partner with GEMCO Medical’s team of experts to provide webinars and education on the latest products, including insulin delivery and blood glucose monitoring therapies, billing and reimbursement guidelines, and valuable industry insight to help VGM members navigate the diabetes care field. In addition, as a fully licensed and NABP-accredited fulfillment center, GEMCO Medical offers a drop-ship direct-to-patient program that VGM members can take advantage of to streamline their operations even more.
“We’re excited to connect with the VGM community and provide meaningful education and best-in-class products and service to help them succeed, especially as the diabetes market continues to grow and evolve,” said Richard Keirn, Vice President and General Manager of GEMCO Medical.”
“Heather Trumm, Director of Wound Care at VGM & Associates, added, “We are thrilled to partner with GEMCO Medical and assist our members in being more successful in the diabetic and wound care markets. Most home medical equipment providers care for patients with multiple health problems, so it’s a natural fit to incorporate both diabetes supplies and wound care into their mix.”
Hudson, OHIO – April 1, 2021: GEMCO Medical, a leading NABP-accredited medical supply wholesaler and third-party logistics provider of innovative diabetes supplies and other medical products, announced today it has entered into an agreement with AG Industries (AGI), Filtration Group, to be the exclusive master distributor of the company’s respiratory portfolio for the Eastern region of the United States.
Under the terms of the agreement, GEMCO Medical will employ its sales, marketing, and e-commerce expertise to promote and distribute AGI respiratory products and service AGI’s East Coast customer base beginning today. The distribution agreement includes all geographies east of Mississippi for the United States. AGI will continue to service the Western region via its own channels.
With AGI’s manufacturing base in California and Mexico and the spread of COVID-19, the company has seen an unprecedented demand for its products nationwide. By partnering with GEMCO Medical, AGI will stock their entire product portfolio at GEMCO Medical’s Midwest distribution hub, allowing service levels and shipping times to the Eastern region of the U.S. to improve significantly. Additionally, AGI customers will have immediate access to a broader range of products offered by GEMCO Medical and additional programs such as private label, drop-ship, and third-party fulfillment services.
“AGI is a great manufacturing partner of ours. We look forward to building deep relationships with their customers and making the account transition as seamless as possible,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO, parent company to GEMCO Medical. “Through the support of our dedicated sales efforts, competitive pricing, extensive industry knowledge, and faster delivery times, we are committed to meeting and exceeding the level of service that customers have grown to expect from AGI.”
John Smits, President of AG Industries Filtration Group, added, “AGI is excited to add GEMCO Medical as a critical part of our North American channel strategy. GEMCO Medical has the scale, infrastructure, reputation, clinical expertise, and a complementary product portfolio that will bolster sales and expand support for our customers.”
GEMCORE, a Family of Companies, Named a Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Hudson, OHIO – March 15, 2022 – GEMCORE, a family of companies, announced today it is sending medical supplies to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and provide much-needed aid to hospitals in the capital city, Kyiv.
Over 12,000 medical supply items are on their way to Ukraine – including supplies for trauma care – to assist those wounded in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GEMCORE teamed up with Integra Partners and shipped pallets of supplies to the WCH Service Bureau, who is coordinating the shipment to Ukraine.
“We are deeply saddened by the escalating humanitarian crisis that has been evolving in Ukraine,” said Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO. “Our company culture is built on care, not only for our customers and colleagues but for communities here and around the world. In these times, it is more important than ever to help where we can!”
Based in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE, a family of companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies and medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — GEMCORE serves patients nationwide.
The Ukraine effort is another example of recent charitable contributions intended to provide support for our community, both globally and closer to home. During the pandemic, GEMCORE was honored to donate thousands of silicone wound dressings to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic to help frontline healthcare workers experiencing friction injuries from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). To assist those struggling with food insecurity locally, GEMCORE donated 100,000 meals to the Akron-Canton Regional.
“We’re delighted to be recognized again by Inc. Magazine for a second consecutive year,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO of GEMCORE. “And we’re immensely proud of our team, which has been the foundation of our continued growth and improvement each year.”
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO
About GEMCORE:
GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
Hudson, OHIO – June 29, 2020: GEMCORE, a family of companies, has been named a 2020 Top Workplace by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Through its four divisions — Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy — the company employs over 200 people locally and was ranked 24th in the Midsize Companies category. For the full list of 2020 Top Workplace Winners, click here.
Recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.
“We’re delighted to be recognized again by Inc. Magazine for a second consecutive year,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO of GEMCORE. “And we’re immensely proud of our team, which has been the foundation of our continued growth and improvement each year.”
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO
The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces list continues to reflect companies in the region that cultivate a connection with their workforce. This year’s Workplaces list ranks about 150 companies, nonprofits, schools, and other employers. These organizations share a commitment to providing support and an environment that makes employees feel valued and respected.
About GEMCORE:
GEMCORE, a family of privately held companies, is an industry leader of diabetes management solutions, mail-order diabetes supplies, wholesale medical supplies, medications, specialty third-party logistics as well as health coaching and disease management. Combined, these value-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and drive efficiencies for clients while helping to improve patients’ lives. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, GEMCORE’s company portfolio includes Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
Innovative adaption guide shows frontline workers how to adapt dressing for PPE use.
Hudson, OHIO – April 16, 2020: GEMCO Medical, a leading medical supply wholesaler and third-party logistics provider of innovative diabetes supplies and other medical products, announced today the adaption of its GEMCORE360º Silicone Lite Foam Wound Dressing to help provide a layer of facial protection to healthcare workers who are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for long periods of time. In addition, to locally support COVID-19 efforts, GEMCO Medical is donating 8,000 pieces with adaption guides to University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic.
In the fight against COVID-19, many healthcare workers are experiencing friction injuries and skin breakdown from continuous use of PPE, such as goggles and face masks. Bruising and skin reactions can occur as a result of sustained pressure, tension and friction forces, as well as from the moist environment created with PPE.
“We’re delighted to be recognized again by Inc. Magazine for a second consecutive year,” said Matthew Edwards, CEO of GEMCORE. “And we’re immensely proud of our team, which has been the foundation of our continued growth and improvement each year.”
Matthew Edwards, GEMCORE’s CEO
The GEMCORE360º Brand of Advanced Wound Care Dressings are designed to support healing all phases of acute and chronic wound environments. However, for this particular application, the Silicone Lite Foam Dressing makes the ideal interface between facial skin and the PPE as it is comprised of a thin hydrophilic soft foam with a flexible, breathable backing. Traditionally used to help heal stubborn wounds, GEMCORE360º Silicone Lite Foam Dressing can stay on the skin for days without risk of skin maceration, provides soft cushioning between the PPE and face, and is engineered for gentle, easy removal. Visit http://www.gemcore360.com/dressing-guide/ to download a copy of the guide.
A Singapore study conducted during the SARS outbreak in the early 2000s found that those who developed skin reactions while wearing N95 masks were wearing the masks for an average duration of 8 hours per day.1 In a more recent article published in the Journal of Tissue, protecting a healthcare professional’s skin is paramount as skin injuries under the mask could be an entry point for coronavirus, as well as other bacterial, viral or fungal infections acquired in hospitals.2
1 Foo, C.C.I., Goon, A.T.J., Leow, Y.H. and Goh, C.L., 2006. Adverse skin reactions to personal protective equipment against severe acute respiratory syndrome–a descriptive study in Singapore. Contact dermatitis, 55(5), pp.291-294.
2 Alves, P; Moura, A.; Vaz, A.; Ferreira, A.; Malcato, E.; Mota, F.; Afonso, G.; Ramos, P.; Dias, V.; Homem-Silva, P. PREPI | COVID19 Prevention of skin lesions caused by Personal Protective Equipment (Face masks, respirators, visors and protection glasses). Journal of Tissue Healing and Regeneration 2020. Suplemento da edição Outubro/Março XV.
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