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Quality Biomedical Inc., a large respiratory service company in the United States, has acquired M&M Medical Equipment Repair, a Pennsylvania-based service specialist with nearly four decades of experience. The transaction adds a complementary service center to Quality Biomedical’s national network, strengthening its coverage across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest for its growing customer base, according to a news release.

CHICAGO | The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, has announced the winners of its 2026 Energy to Care Awards, recognizing healthcare facilities that have significantly reduced their energy use and emissions and advanced their sustainability goals.

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has announced the revision to its American National Standard that establishes safety and performance requirements for steam sterilization units used to process reusable medical devices in hospitals and other healthcare delivery organizations.

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Healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals joined Webinar Wednesday for an educational session examining how healthcare organizations can prepare for an increasingly complex service environment by moving beyond reactive maintenance strategies.

Healthcare professionals across South Carolina are encouraged to participate in a statewide survey aimed at assessing current surgical smoke evacuation practices and identifying opportunities to improve safety for patients and operating room personnel. The initiative is being led by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) in collaboration with nurses throughout South Carolina.

The recent aol.com post “18 Dull but Reliable Careers with Strong Benefits” listed biomedical equipment technician among its top 10 dull careers at number 8. The article states that “biomedical equipment technicians repair and maintain medical devices such as infusion pumps, patient monitors, imaging equipment, defibrillators, and hospital beds with electronic systems.

Butch Gattens recently shared on LinkedIn that he is starting a new role as network director at TRIMEDX. He previously worked as a site manager for TRIMEDX. The TRIMEDX profile on LinkedIn states that it is “an industry-leading, independent clinical asset management company delivering comprehensive clinical engineering services, clinical asset informatics and medical device cybersecurity.

TRIMEDX has been ranked #84 on the 2026 list of Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America by the Inspiring Workplaces Group, in association with Engagedly. This marks the third year in a row TRIMEDX has been recognized, reflecting its continued commitment to fostering a PeopleFirst culture – one that prioritizes trust, purpose and belonging while empowering associates to do their best work.

Colleague Sets Up GoFundMe for Heather Cedic Funk’s Family Heather Dedic Funk, beloved sister, mother, wife, friend, and colleague passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, after a courageous 3-year battle with colon cancer. “Today, with great sadness, I share the loss of my sister Heather Dedic Funk, who passed away after battling cancer. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, and friend, and her memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her,” Bobby Dee posted on Facebook.