Medline Joins Blackrock Health in Celebrating 20 Years of Healthcare Excellence

Medline Europe is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Blackrock Health Care Group, renowned for its commitment to patient-focused care. Since the start of the partnership in 2014, Medline’s role has grown far beyond that of a conventional supplier. Today, Medline is fully integrated into the Hermitage Clinic’s operations, supporting clinical excellence, driving operational innovation, and helping to ensure patient-centred care is delivered every day.

Over the past decade, Medline Ireland has collaborated closely with Blackrock Health to introduce meaningful efficiencies, from removing cardboard packaging from consumable products at sites such as the Hermitage Clinic to streamlining supplier consolidation. These initiatives have strengthened Blackrock Health’s sustainability efforts and reflect the organisation’s forward-thinking, collaborative approach.

This close collaboration positions Medline as far more than a supplier. Medline is a trusted clinical partner - deeply committed to advancing Blackrock Health’s mission and supporting its continued pursuit of service excellence and exceptional patient experience.

Across the Blackrock Health network, Medline supplies:

These outcomes are part of Medline’s wider sustainability strategy, which includes optimising transport loads, reducing packaging waste and developing environmentally conscious product alternatives.

“The reliability of Medline’s supply chain is paramount to our daily operations. From surgical solutions to infection prevention, Medline’s high-quality products streamline tasks for our doctors and nurses, and our collaboration on more sustainable healthcare solutions, such as tub packaging, has delivered meaningful CO₂ reductions for the clinic. The integration of Medline’s green initiatives for more responsible healthcare solutions has enhanced our efficiency, streamlined our workflow, improved patient care, and allowed us to focus on what matters most: our patients.” Luke Keating, Procurement Manager, Hermitage Medical Clinic

Looking ahead, Blackrock Health is preparing for a major phase of expansion, including a €500 million investment programme, a new €16 million Women’s Health Centre and cutting-edge operating theatres. Upgrades at Hermitage Clinic and other sites will include new in‑patient and ambulatory care beds, cutting-edge operating theatres, cardiac catheterisation labs, and a cancer centre. The expansion prioritises sustainability, reflecting the group’s commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare solutions.

Reflecting on this milestone, Robert Richardson, Country Manager, Ireland, at Medline, remarked: “We’re proud to have supported this journey and look forward to strengthening our partnership with Blackrock Health in the coming years. As Blackrock Health expands, including the development of the new Women’s Health Centre, Medline will continue to provide the solutions and expertise needed to support its growth and future vision.”

As one of Ireland’s most progressive private hospital groups, Blackrock Health actively shares best practices across its network, helping to ensure that private healthcare nationally continues to set the highest standards.

As one of Ireland’s most progressive private hospital groups, Blackrock Health actively shares best practices across its network, helping to ensure that private healthcare nationally continues to set the highest standards.

Blackrock Health has also been highly supportive of the new solutions and services Medline introduces, working in partnership for a smarter, safer and more efficient care. It is a privilege to partner with teams across the group each day, collectively driving compliance, consistency and operational excellence.

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