2021 in review
We have many goals for 2022, but instead of jumping right into them, we thought we’d take just a moment to review what we accomplished last year.
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Tis the season for… Golf Tournaments!
Florida is well known for its year-round sunshine and abundance of golf courses, which happen to compliment one another. In our community, many charitable organizations fundraise by the way of …
A hand up, not a handout.
On the chilly morning of November 1st, 2021, I made my way down to a wonderful place tucked away in downtown Clearwater by the name of St. Vincent de Paul, …
Operation Christmas Child, WestCMR edition
*cue the Christmas music* Every year, WestCMR participates in a number of initiatives around the holiday season to give Christmas experiences to kids who may not receive them otherwise. One …
We are Thankful.
“What is one thing you are thankful for this year?” Read along to find out how our team answered…
Clearwater company covers cost of Thanksgiving meal and other items for 40 deserving families
CLEARWATER, Fla., November 23, 2021 (via PRNewswire) West Coast Medical Resources (WestCMR) has partnered with the Town of Belleair Parks and Recreation department to provide a Thanksgiving meal and household …
WestCMR sponsors Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s “Toast for a Cure”
WestCMR was proud to sponsor Toast for a Cure, benefitting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Here are a few words about the event.
WestCMR receives inaugural Business Excellence Award
At WestCMR, we believe that business excellence is defined by how well we serve every single one of our stakeholders: our employees, our customers, our community and our planet. As we look forward to our 25th anniversary next year, we are overwhelmingly proud to have been recognized for the impact we make, and the lives we change.
Team WestCMR participates in The Big Cleanup Clearwater
We LOVE volunteering — but if you read our blog frequently, you already knew that! WestCMR employees receive two paid “Volunteer Time Off” (VTO) days every calendar year, as part …
National Health Care Supply Chain Week
If the last 18 months have shown us anything, it’s that the health care supply chain — like many others — works better when strong partnerships exist. This week, as …
Spotlight on: Derek Xayarath
As our founder and CEO Randy Ware likes to say, “people do business with people, not companies.” Please enjoy meeting our team members through our “A Company Built Around People” series.
Another Fun Fair in the books!
WestCMR was proud to sponsor another successful Fun Fair! Our team members who attended tell us more about their experience.
Fashion Funds the Cure was an evening to remember
WestCMR was proud to sponsor Fashion Funds a Cure, benefitting the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Here are a few words from one of our team members who attended the event.
The power of an inquisitive mind
“Questioning is the key to active and meaningful listening.” Today, we explore why we should all strive to be inquisitive.
20 Years
We all know where we were, what we were doing, how we felt. It happened 20 years ago, and yet it still feels like yesterday for most of us. This …
The time we give is never wasted.
As part of our commitment to philanthropy, WestCMR pays its employees for two days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) every calendar year. Team members get to pick the charity they’d like to volunteer at, as well as the date. This week, we’ll be highlighting Derek’s time at the Salvation Army.
National ASC Month
We value our ASC partners year-round, but since August is National ASC month, we are rising up to the occasion to celebrate their role as a pillar of the healthcare …
Celebrating our future leaders
This National Intern Day, we’d like to recognize and celebrate our own!
Why trust matters
When you are selecting a vendor among available options, especially for procuring surgical disposables, what do you look for?
A Tuesday Morning Worth Remembering
As part of our commitment to philanthropy, WestCMR pays its employees for two days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) every calendar year. Team members get to pick the charity they’d like to volunteer at, as well as the date. This week, we’ll be highlighting Barrett and Ellie’s time at the St Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen.
Celebrating Summer the only we know how — with a party!
Last week, we kicked off Summer with a week-long celebration during which we enjoyed themed dress-down days, yummy treats, fun activities and even a little friendly competition
There is a better way.
“You live and you learn.” That is a statement you have certainly heard — and possibly spoken — before. All it means is that the obstacles we encounter, the “lemons” …
When adversity knocks, we answer.
Even the most elaborate business practices and supply chains have weaknesses. Don’t let procurement be one of yours.
Dreams can still come true
Since 2017, WestCMR has been rewarding their tenured employees with “Trip of a Lifetime” (TOAL). Team members reaching 5, 10 and 15 years of service are sent on an all-expense paid trip of their choice. Sandra Carvalho qualified for her second TOAL in August of 2020, which forced her to get creative…
Blooms meant to fight the Gloom
As part of our commitment to philanthropy, WestCMR pays its employees for two days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) every calendar year. Team members get to pick the charity they’d like to volunteer at, as well as the date. This week, we’ll be highlighting Stacey and Sidra’s VTO with Random Acts of Flowers.