As we welcome in this new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of Medworks’ highlights from 2023. While I am very excited about what is in store for this year, the accomplishments of last year have laid a strong foundation for what is to come.

Highlights

I am happy to say that the greatest challenges of 2023 were centered around supporting tremendous growth without compromising excellence in service. This goal could not have been  accomplished without the committed, driven, and highly competent individuals that comprise the Medworks team. These attributes describe well those who daily make the room better. Because of their efforts, Medworks achieved another record year, once again experiencing double-digit growth.

Strengthening our support structure was a key focus in 2023. We accomplished this by hiring a Vice President of Operations (Julie Amos), a Surgical Scheduling Lead (Shannon Brown), a Human Resources Manager (TBA), a Maintenance Technician (Ronnie Reams), a Clinical Educator (Wendi Straub), a Surgical Technologist (TBA) and six Service Representatives (Briana Gregory, Erik Justice, Zach Paxton, John Hudson, George Tingstrom, Alisha Griffin. Additionally, we restructured our leadership team, promoting Adrianne Shelton to Chief Operating Office and Will Reynolds to Vice President of Business Development.

Our Third Assist® program, introduced in 2022, has proven to be successful with healthy growth evidenced in 2023. This product allows us to assist our clients in cases where our equipment rental option may not be needed, but logistical room support, or operating facility-owned equipment may be required.

2023 also saw the birth of Scrub Assist™, a new option that provides clients with a qualified urology scrub technician on a per-procedure request.

2024

This year we are planning to build on the foundations that are now in place, continuing to improve processes that support our clients. In addition to Virginia and Montana where we serve numerous facilities, we are planning for more growth in North Carolina and Washington State.

We will continue to recruit, hire, and train talented people with a passion for improving support in surgical procedures. We are currently looking for outstanding individuals in all areas where we serve.

Outreach

At Medworks, we strongly believe in the importance of corporate responsibility and giving back to the community. One of the ways we fulfill this commitment is through our outreach efforts. We understand that there are vulnerable populations in need of support, and one segment that holds a special place in our hearts is that of foster children.

We recognize the challenges faced by foster children, especially as they transition into adulthood and face the daunting prospect of aging out of the system. This critical phase often leaves them without stable support structures or resources to navigate their way into independence.

To address this issue, Medworks has made it a priority to actively support foster programs. Our Director of Outreach, Donna Shires, plays an instrumental role in connecting with multiple organizations, both governmental and private, that work tirelessly to improve the lives of these young individuals.

By partnering with these organizations and lending our support, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of foster children as they journey into adult life. We firmly believe that by providing them with essential resources, guidance, and opportunities for personal growth, we can help them overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.



Medworks also offers our team members an opportunity to give back through our “Make the Community Better” program. This provides them with five days of PTO to participate in a charitable endeavor of their choosing.

Thank you

Finally, we are grateful to our clients, the healthcare professionals who compassionately care for patients each and every day. Your work is vitally important and we at Medworks are honored to be able to play a small part in it.

Likewise, we appreciate our manufacturers and suppliers that continue to produce world-class products to help us serve our clients.

I thank every Medworks team member for their dedication to our mission and I look forward to a productive and exciting 2024.

Darrell Shires

President, Medworks, Inc.