Photo Release -- PSS World Medical Goes Pink to Deliver Increased Awareness About Breast Cancer
October 12 2012 - 10:00AM
PSS World Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) is delivering the Breast
Cancer Awareness message nationwide to support detection, diagnosis
and treatment of a disease that will affect one in eight American
women during their lifetime.
A photo accompanying this release is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=15183
PSS World Medical, which distributes medical products and
services to front-line caregivers throughout the United States, is
conducting a diverse national campaign to help raise awareness. PSS
is providing awareness posters for physician offices, partnering
with local healthcare providers to provide mammogram screening and
offering specialized pink medical products, with a portion of the
proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society. In addition,
during October, PSS delivery professionals, sales representatives
and other team members across the country will be wearing pink
shirts.
"We all know someone whose life has been touched by breast
cancer," said Gary A. Corless, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "Awareness is key in the fight against breast cancer. At
PSS, we are committed to caring for the caregivers who treat and
support breast cancer patients and their families. We are proud to
be reaching out to our 140,000 plus Customer locations and our
4,000 team members to deliver increased awareness about breast
cancer and the importance of early detection."
Throughout the year, PSS team members support breast cancer
research and other healthcare-related community activities, through
participation in walks, runs, bicycle races and other events to
support funding for cancer, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis,
muscular dystrophy, arthritis and heart health.
About PSS World Medical
PSS World Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) markets and distributes
medical products and services to front-line caregivers throughout
the United States. With 4,000 team members, PSS is a leader in the
markets it serves with innovative approaches to customer service
and operational excellence. Its stated purpose is to strengthen the
clinical success and financial health of caregivers by solving
their biggest problems. The Company is focused to accelerate growth
in four markets – Physician, Laboratory, Dispensing, and Home Care
& Hospice – with products and solutions that deliver high
quality, cost effective, and convenient patient care.
The PSS World Medical, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=13669
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
CONTACT: Jenny R. Kobin
Vice President, Investor Relations
904-332-3287
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