Everyday Blessings
For the third year in a row, WestCMR partnered with the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Station, who works closely with a local foster home. This organization, known as Everyday Blessings, …
WestCMR Employees in the Jingle Bell Run
Last Saturday, a group of WestCMR employees participated in the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run. The 5K “fun run” raises funds and awareness to cure Arthritis, which is the #1 …
WestCMR Philanthropy Update
Written by Melanie McGrade and Cassie Pilawski WestCMR’s philanthropic hand has remained busy throughout the second half of 2017, from cleaning up a designated area of the Pinellas Trail, to …
Employee Spotlight: Austin Jacobsen, Account Representative
Meet Austin Jacobsen, Account Representative for the East Team here at WestCMR. Austin works on the sales side of the East Team and manages the customers he has created. Austin …
Supply Drive for the Suncoast Animal League of Palm Harbor
During the months of August and September, the WestCMR Charitable Giving Committee ran a supply drive for the Suncoast Animal League of Palm Harbor. The Suncoast Animal League is a …
Golfing for Good to Benefit the Homeless Empowerment Program
Last Friday, WestCMR was a Golf Cart Sponsor and sent a team to play in the 19th Annual Otis C. Green Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP). …
Hurricane Irma Readiness: WestCMR’s Pre- And Post-Storm Response
Hurricane Irma will be remembered as the strongest Atlantic storm in history, and for the Tampa Bay community, it became one of the scariest moments as the storm took a …
John’s Trip of a Lifetime
I was very fortunate to be awarded a Trip of a Lifetime from WestCMR for my five years of service. Now with six years of tenure, I’ve seen the company …
Sandra’s Trip of a Lifetime
Last month, WestCMR reached a milestone 20 years of business, and we celebrated with friends and family at our annual anniversary dinner. As the night wound down, our CEO, …
WestCMR Mid-Year Philanthropy Update
WestCMR’s philanthropic hand has been busy so far this year, from members of our team getting clean, close haircuts, to cleaning up a local section of the Pinellas Trail, to …
Employee Spotlight: Brian Lorenzato, Inventory Operations Specialist
Meet Brian Lorenzato, Inventory Operations Specialist here at WestCMR. Brian is responsible for logistics, filling sales orders, shipping product out to customers, and receiving and inspecting items upon receipt. Brian …
WestCMR Observance of Memorial Day
We are so fortunate to live in America; home of the free, because of the brave. It is on days like Memorial Day that we count our blessings, as we …
Passport To Haiti: Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach 2017
For the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to attend an event held by Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a Medical Supply Relief Organization based in Springfield, IL. Since …
Excess Medical Supplies in the US Put to Good Use Overseas
Co-authors: Elise Fontaine & Melanie McGrade According to an article written by ProPublica, in 2012, the National Academy of Medicine projected that healthcare facilities across the United States dispose of …
Wellness at WestCMR
It turns out the Japanese were on to something when they started scheduling regular stretch sessions throughout their long work days. They knew early on that healthy employees were productive …
National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day – March 29
On March 29th, the nation will celebrate National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day; quite a mouthful of words to say but observing this day means so much to so …
Cut for a Cure 2017
There’s nothing like a clean, close shave – especially when it helps a worthy cause! The WestCMR crew joined forces again with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and its annual “Cut …
We’re Reducing Litter through the Adopt-a-Mile Program
Our passion for going green extends beyond our commitment to reducing surplus surgical supply waste. We love to keep our community beautiful and litter-free, too! That’s why we’re working with …
Congratulations to the Winners of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2016 Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2016 Corporate Philanthropy Awards. Learn a little bit about their focus on giving back.
Feeding Local Families this Thanksgiving
November is a month when families come together to give thanks. Unfortunately, many families are unable to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. We knew we wanted to help change that, so …
Helping the Clearwater Business Community Celebrate Veterans Day
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know we are a company that is big on civic pride and community service. That’s why we have an annual tradition of …
We’re on a Mission to Make Healthcare More Efficient and Green Worldwide
Since our beginning in 1997, we’ve been committed to social responsibility. Environmental conservation has been – and continues to be – a top priority.
WestCMR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The team at WestCMR dedicates time, funds, and service to various social responsibility initiatives, but few hit so close to home as our support for various cancer-related non-profits during October, …
WestCMR Supports Tampa Bay Area High School Robotics Club
If you’ve spent a little time on our blog, you may have noticed we take community service seriously. Many of the programs we participate in are often focused on helping …
WestCMR is a Proud Supporter of the Children’s Dream Fund
WestCMR is a proud supporter of the Children’s Dream Fund. Photo, left to right: Randy Ware (WestCMR) – Jolene Coyle (WestCMR) – Melissa Anderson (WestCMR) – Chris Sabo (CDF).