When medical professionals, researchers, and patients search for “Sloan,” they often encounter a few vastly different entities, especially a certain world-renowned cancer center and, of course, us, a specialized personal protective equipment manufacturer, supplier, and distributor. There are also a few other brands out there: “Sloan Medical, LLC,” a revenue cycle management software company, and Sloan G2, who make plumbing products. Understanding the distinction between these companies is important to make sure you’re getting the right information for what you’re looking for today.
Navigating the “Sloan” Name in Healthcare and Beyond
The name “Sloan” carries significant weight in the medical world, representing both a pinnacle of oncology care and a standard for surgical PPE supplies.
Though these two organizations operate in entirely different sectors—clinical treatment and supply manufacturing—confusing them is common. By understanding their unique roles, you can better navigate the resources available for your specific health or procurement needs.
While they share part of a name, Memorial Sloan Kettering and Sloan Medical serve two distinct but equally vital roles in the healthcare ecosystem.
All About the Identity of Sloan Medical
The confusion stems from a similar name, but the missions are distinct.
Sloan Medical, operated by Sloan Company from our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, is a manufacturer and distributor of surgical PPE products. Our core product lines include STA-DRI impermeable, disposable surgical garments and ezGLIDE disposable patient transfer sheets. Our products are designed by surgeons for real surgical and medical needs, ensuring safety, comfort, and supply chain reliability.
Sloan Medical (sloanmedical.com) is a dedicated manufacturer of surgical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and patient transfer solutions. We are an independent entity and are not affiliated with Sloan Medical LLC (a revenue cycle management company), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan plumbing products, or any other unrelated entities sharing similar names. Sloan Medical is not related to Sloan Valve Company, a manufacturer of commercial bathroom and water products, like soap dispensers and water fountains.
Sloan Medical, run by Sloan Company, uses North American manufacturing to produce locally sourced PPE products for surgeons, nurses, emergency departments, labor and delivery, death care, postmortem care, and food services. Our PPE products are the premier PPE solution for the markets we serve, with ASTM-tested quality and impermeability.
Why Brand Clarity Matters for Patients and Providers
For patients, seeking care requires identifying the right hospital. These patients should begin their exploration by visiting the Sloan Memorial Kettering website at https://www.mskcc.org/. While MSKCC is recognized for its legacy, including the Sloan-Kettering Institute and its collaborations with Rockefeller University and Weill Cornell Medicine, Sloan Medical (that’s us!) operates as an independent entity.
We are not affiliated with revenue cycle management software firms, plumbing manufacturers, or the world-renowned Memorial Hospital for the Treatment of Cancer.
For procurement managers at hospitals seeking locally sourced PPE with a stable supply chain, Sloan Medical is the right brand. Explore the PPE solutions at https://sloanmedical.com/sta-dri/ and https://sloanmedical.com/ezglide/ to start the ordering process. Procurement managers can also meet with us to get their EDI set up for easier ordering by visiting https://sloanmedical.com/contact/
For surgeons, healthcare professionals, or sterile processing technicians looking for superior blood and fluid protection from disposable medical apparel, our STA-DRI line at https://sloanmedical.com/sta-dri/ is a great place to start. Request a free sample, and we’ll send it to you within two days! Sloan Medical PPE has skid-resistant treads and advanced fluid management materials. These features help clinical teams avoid equipment failure and slip risks. This lets them focus on patient care.
For postmortem professionals like funeral directors, medicolegal examiners, and coroners, our postmortem PPE offers surgical-grade protection to stay safe from HIV, HBV, HCV, E.coli, MRSA, and all the other bloodborne dangers these professionals face. Our special line for this industry can be explored at https://sloanmedical.com/ppe-for-postmortem-care/ and free samples are also available!
Sloan Medical: The Specialized PPE Supply Brand
Defining the Company: B2B Patient Handling and PPE
Sloan Medical is a leading North American manufacturer of premium surgical PPE (STA-DRI) and patient transfer sheets (ezGLIDE), designed by surgeons for optimal safety and performance. Our focus remains is on staff and patient safety, ergonomic transfer solutions, and high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) for the healthcare, death care, and food service industries.
Headquarters and Operational Mission in Nebraska
Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Sloan Medical maintains an operational mission centered on North American manufacturing, ensuring supply chain reliability for healthcare facilities across the country. Sloan Medical is dedicated to providing high-quality, surgeon-designed Personal Protective Equipment and patient transfer solutions to healthcare facilities.
Who We Help: PPE Solutions for OR Techs, Sterile Processing, Surgeons, and Nursing Staff
Our products are engineered for the high-intensity environment of the operating room. Surgeons and nursing staff rely on these tools to manage patient movement efficiently and maintain rigorous infection control protocols.
Product Deep Dive: Safety and Utility in the Clinical Setting
Patient Transfer Solutions: Single-Patient Disposable Patient Transfer Sheets
Sloan Medical’s ezGLIDE single-patient use transfer sheets are designed to reduce patient discomfort or strain and prevent staff injuries during transfers, prioritizing safety in every move. These sheets are designed to stay with the patient through multiple transfers to keep all materials with the patient and off of surfaces to minimize the risk of pathogenic transfer between patients and staff or surfaces.
Premium PPE: Protection Standards and ASTM F1671 Viral Penetration Testing
Our PPE undergoes rigorous testing, including passing ASTM F1671 standards, which measure resistance to viral penetration. This technical focus ensures that frontline staff remain protected in high-risk environments. Dangerous pathogens cannot penetrate our products.
Improving Work Safety: Skid-Resistant Treads and Fluid Management
By incorporating features like skid-resistant treads and advanced fluid management materials, Sloan Medical PPE enhances the utility of our products, allowing clinical teams to focus on patient outcomes rather than equipment failure or slip and fall risks.
Accept No Substitute: Sloan Medical Provides the Best Disposable Medical Protective Clothing and Patient Transfer Solutions
Whether you’re a procurement manager sourcing safety-certified supplies or a surgeon looking for better booties to keep your shoes clean and dry, Sloan Medical makes the PPE you’re looking for. If you’re a patient looking for expert cancer care, head to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center instead, where we hope our products serve you and the doctors who care for you.
While both entities represent excellence in their respective fields, one driving medical breakthroughs through research and the other ensuring operational safety through manufacturing, Sloan Medical is the manufacturer of premium, locally sourced PPE products. We are an independent entity owned by Sloan Company, and are not affiliated with Sloan Medical LLC (a revenue cycle management company), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan plumbing products, or any other unrelated entities sharing similar names. Sloan Medical is not related to Sloan Valve Company, a manufacturer of commercial bathroom and water products, like soap dispensers and water fountains.
To learn more about our company and our founder, Dr. Stewart Sloan, head over to our About Page.
