Agreement focuses on providing clinical solutions to support the Tohono O'odham Nation

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new Prime Vendor agreement with Arizona-based skilled nursing and assisted living provider, Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority (TONCA), which includes Archie Hendricks Skilled Nursing and Tohono O'odham Elder Assisted Living Residence.

As part of the agreement, TONCA will source Medline's extensive portfolio of medical supplies, including its skin health products, programs, and clinical guidelines. The organization will also benefit from Medline's robust educational offerings and in-service support, delivered by a dedicated team of clinicians, skin health specialists, and product support specialists.

"As TONCA's Prime Vendor, our goal is to help healthcare run better within their organization to meet their operational, clinical and financial goals," said Shannon Morelock, divisional manager, Medline Post-Acute Care. "TONCA approaches care with a compassionate mindset, and we look forward to supporting their staff with initiatives that help empower them in their daily care."

Located in Sells, Arizona, an hour and 40 minutes outside Phoenix, TONCA is designed to empower elders to receive the care they need without leaving their Nation.

"Medline is a natural partner for the Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority," said Ross Wilkoff, administrator at Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority. "When we seek collaborators, we look for a learning mindset, quality assurance embedded in workflows, and unwavering integrity. We look forward to leaning on Medline to help with staff education and processes that will drive measurable quality outcomes. We couldn't be more confident in our path forward—and we're counting on Medline to empower our future."

Learn how Medline works with long-term care providers to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes to help facilities thrive at https://www.medline.com/about-us/who-we-serve/long-term-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, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

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