PSS World Medical Responds to Relief Efforts in Haiti
Company Pledges Over $1 Million in Supplies Through Red Cross and Other Organizations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PSS World Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) today announced that it has pledged over $1 million in medical supplies to the American Red Cross in support of the organization’s earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti as they recover from last week’s devastating earthquake,” said David A. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PSS World Medical. “Our efforts are focused on supporting the caregivers on the ground in Haiti. Through our partnership with the Red Cross, we were able to effectively ensure that these supplies will safely and securely reach those areas.”
PSS World Medical has worked with the medical community, government officials, its supplier partners, and community outlets to deliver medical supplies to areas most in need.
“We are extremely grateful for the generous pledge of medical supplies from PSS World Medical,” said Jack Morgan, Regional CEO of the Northeast Florida American Red Cross. “These supplies will play a critical role in addressing the needs of those impacted by the earthquake.”
PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance.
You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org.
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