Cardinal Health CFO to retire at end of FY 2015
Cardinal Health’s CFO, Jeff Henderson, will retire at the end of FY 2015 after a decade in the role. Cardinal will evaluate both internal and external candidates to fill the position and expects to name a successor by the end of 2014. Henderson will continue on as an employee until his retirement to help with the transition.
Claflin Medical Equipment names two new sales managers
Claflin Medical Equipment recently added two new account managers. Rob Cedillo will be located outside of Chicago, Illinois, and Matt Wall will be located in Austin, Texas. “Rob and Matt have extensive healthcare experience and will help fulfill our strategic initiatives in these markets,” said K.C. Meleski, national sales manager.
Henry Schein elects Dr. Dianne Rekow to board of directors
Henry Schein Inc elected Professor E. Dianne Rekow, DDS, PhD, to its board of directors. Rekow currently serves as dean of King’s College London Dental Institute and professor of orthodontics. According to the release, she has extensive experience in innovative dental products, practices, and education, as well as keen insights into global trends influencing the evolution of the dental profession
McKesson Specialty Health, US Oncology Network announce executive leadership appointments
McKesson Specialty Health, a division of McKesson Corp (San Francisco, Calif.), appointed Nick Loporcaro as president, McKesson Specialty Health, effective July 16. Loporcaro recently served as president, McKesson Canada. He will be succeeded by Alain Champagne, SVP, pharmaceutical distribution and operations, McKesson Canada. In addition, US Oncology Network (The Woodlands, Texas) named Kirk Kaminsky as president of US Oncology Network and Provider Services, effective immediately. Kirk previously served as SVP, McKesson Specialty Health Operations.
Medline to relocate distribution center in Allentown to Brockport
Medline Industries Inc will relocate its Allentown, Pennsylvania area distribution center to Brockport. It plans to open the facility in September 2014 and phase out the Pennsylvania distribution center by October. The new center will initially employ 40.
NDC announces date for 2015 annual meeting
NDC will hold its annual meeting on March 29-31, 2015 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. NDC’s 2015 meeting will bring NDC distributors, manufacturers, and GPO partners together for a three-day event featuring a large trade show and education, entertainment, and networking opportunities.
Welch Allyn acquires assets of PediaVision Holdings
Welch Allyn acquired certain assets of PediaVision Holdings LLC. PediaVision is the developer of Spot, a portable binocular vision screener with wireless communication capabilities designed to screen for refractive error, which can be associated with several ophthalmological issues. According to Welch Allyn officials, the acquisition complements the company’s existing screening technology, specifically the Welch Allyn SureSight Vision Screener and Autorefractor. Welch Allyn plans a launch of a branded version of the product later this year
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