St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/02/2018 -- This November, various locations of ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists recognized their veteran associates.

Many ImageFIRST locations employ veteran associates. To thank them and recognize their service, ImageFIRST hosted celebratory events at their Corporate, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and North Carolina locations. The locations held lunches and dinners, gave out gift bags, and provided the veterans with specially-designed sweatshirts.

The LA team, in particular, created shadowboxes for their four veterans that they presented with a custom sweatshirt during a special lunch that featured all of their favorite foods.

A few other locations held additional and unique celebrations for their veteran associates throughout the month. The team at ImageFIRST Dallas gave red, white, and blue bags of popcorn to each associate and posted a framed list of all associates whose family members had served. Meanwhile, the Chicago team played patriotic games and the North Carolina team held a special Veterans Day breakfast for all associates.

The Corporate Office invited a veteran, who currently serves as a police officer, to speak about his experience in the U.S. Marines. During the event, snacks were provided, associates were able to ask questions and all audience members viewed an informational slideshow. At the conclusion of the event, the office served snacks and sweets, and the presenter and the office's veteran associate were presented with their sweatshirts.

"We wanted to honor what these brave men and women have done for this country," stated Magali Tranie, director of marketing at ImageFIRST. "These celebrations enable us to show our appreciation and thanks for their service and everything that they do for ImageFIRST."

ImageFIRST regularly hosts events to recognize their associates' accomplishments. In a goal to consistently benefit the lives of their associates, customers, patients, and the community, this medical laundry service creates new celebrations and events at their St. Louis, MO location, as well as others throughout the country.

To learn more about ImageFIRST's events, services, and healthcare bed linen in Chesterfield, MO, visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/ or call 800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 11,000 medical facilities every week providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality products and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® line of gowns are proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%. For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/13/2017 -- ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, a nationwide provider of medical uniforms and scrubs in Chatham, IL, and other locations throughout the country, shared a complimentary guide regarding the impact that the engagement of medical staff has on patients.

The information is available in a free downloadable document on their website that can be found here: www.imagefirst.com/cost-of-staff-engagement-to-patients. The document, entitled "The Impact of Staff Engagement on Patients," is a summary transcript of an event sponsored by ImageFIRST. The event included a 60-minute presentation given by Martie Moore.

The presentation, called "Is Anybody Listening? The cost of employee engagement to patients and organizations" was held in response to the medical industry's growing focus on patient satisfaction, and focuses in particular on how nurse engagement impacts patients' health.

The document presents research on the correlation between staff engagement and patient health. It also provides guidance on how to build a comprehensive strategy with well-defined tactics to help engage staff and, as a result, increase patient health and satisfaction.

ImageFIRST provides healthcare facilities with medical linen and laundry while keeping the patient experience top-of-mind. ImageFIRST acts as a true partner to its customer and has programs in place to assist them with linen inventory management, allowing medical facility staff to spend more time focusing on patient care.

ImageFIRST provides medical scrubs and uniforms in St. Louis, MO, and other locations throughout the United States. To learn more about their products and services, interested parties can contact the St. Louis location by calling 800-932-7472 or by visiting http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 11,000 medical facilities every week providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality products and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® line of gowns are proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%. For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2017 -- ImageFIRST offers a guide titled "5 Surefire Ways to Achieve 100% Worry-Free Linen Management," which outlines ways in which medical facilities can reduce the stress of linen inventory management.

Those interested in the medical linen management tips that ImageFIRST has to offer may download the guide for free at http://www.imagefirst.com/5-surefire-ways-to-achieve-100-worry-free-linen-management.

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists provides medical linen such as hospital scrubs in Chesterfield, MO, and other locations across the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to providing sanitized medical linen and comprehensive laundry services, ImageFIRST provides medical facilities with linen inventory management so that staff can spend more time focusing on the well-being and care of their patients.

ImageFIRST provides comprehensive linen management services that can alleviate stress for the staff of medical facilities. Some of these services include Same-Day Linen Rescue emergency linen delivery services, transparent invoices, and dedicated service representatives known as Customer Advocates. Customer Advocates not only deliver and pick up linens from customers' facilities, but also help with inventory control by making recommendations to their customers to adjust their inventory if needed. Each service is designed to free up staff from the burden of inventory management so that they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

To learn more about ImageFIRST St. Louis and their scrub uniforms in Springfield, IL, or the other services that the medical linen and laundry provider offers to customers, interested parties can contact them by calling 1-800-932-7472 or by visiting their website at http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information, visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2017 -- ImageFIRST, a provider of medical scrubs uniforms in St. Louis, MO, and other areas across the United States, will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a company throughout 2017. The company began the celebration in January with its fourth annual ImageFIRST Day, and plans to continue commemorating the milestone throughout the entire year.

During ImageFIRST Day, locations throughout the United States took a half-day off to go off-site and recognize the company's associates, who are at the heart of ImageFIRST's purpose. All associates at the ImageFIRST Day celebration were shown a special commemorative video.

Magali Tranie, Director of Marketing at ImageFIRST, said of the occasion, "We're very excited to celebrate this special anniversary, and plan to honor it throughout the rest of the year."

ImageFIRST, founded by two brothers in 1967, started as a small dry cleaning business before getting into the uniform industry. As the business grew over the years, the company began to service the healthcare industry and provided a special focus on outpatient facilities. The company then took a healthcare-only focus and developed expertise specific to the healthcare sector.

With five decades of experience, ImageFIRST understands the challenges that their customers face on a daily basis in regards to boosting patient satisfaction, preventing healthcare-acquired infections and managing linen inventory. All of ImageFIRST's laundry processes are designed to minimize the risk of spreading infections in healthcare facilities. The company's promise to customers is to be their cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction.

To learn more about ImageFIRST's medical uniforms in Litchfield, IL, or throughout the country, contact ImageFIRST at 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/17/2017 -- Due to continuing growth throughout the company, ImageFIRST has announced an opening for a position of Territory Sales Manager at their St. Louis location.

The company is seeking an enthusiastic professional who possesses relevant sales experience and a strong work ethic to fill the full-time role. The candidate who is selected will be responsible for generating new leads and sales in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. If a candidate does not have any history of outside sales, ImageFIRST asks that they have a business-related bachelor's degree prior to applying. Experience in the medical field is preferred, but it is not required.

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Territory Sales Manager include lead development, organizing supplemental materials and extensive outbound telephone calls and meetings. The chosen candidate will be responsible for qualifying accounts to make sure they are suitable for ImageFIRST. The Territory Sales Manager will be expected to make compelling presentations to medical facilities. Organizational skills are a must, as the individual will be responsible for maintaining a detailed database containing prospects and clients in need of medical scrubs and uniforms in the St. Louis, MO, area.

The career opportunity offers uncapped quarterly commissions, a flexible spending account and various ongoing incentives and rewards. A company cell phone, car allowance and fuel card will be provided to the chosen individual to assist in their daily responsibilities. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the ImageFIRST Careers page to apply for the job. To be directed to the Territory Sales Manager career page, click here. To learn more about ImageFIRST St. Louis and their scrub uniform offerings in Springfield, IL, and beyond, visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/07/2016 -- There is no universal definition for the term "hygienically clean." Without quantifiable data and guidelines, medical practices and their partners must take it upon themselves to make sure they abide by the high sanitation standards within healthcare facilities. One company has been doing this for years, and that company is ImageFIRST.

ImageFIRST encourages medical facilities to evaluate how clean their textiles are on a regular basis. The company reminds healthcare offices to obtain independently-verified documentation and to look into partnering with specialized laundry providers that deliver sanitized products consistently. ImageFIRST leads by example in all of their processes and services.

The highly respected healthcare laundry service in St. Louis, MO, believes that new technology, strategic sanitary processes and carefully trained staff members should not settle for medical linens that are classified as hygienically clean. The company knows that patient safety is paramount for healthcare practices and their partners, which is why the company offers their exclusive Triple BioShield Protection, which is a process that kills up to 99.999% of bacteria from medical linen and garments like scrubs and gowns. Their products go through rigorous, routine quality assurance that is backed up by independent lab evaluations. Additionally, the company's gowns are delivered individually wrapped to avoid contact with airborne pathogens and provide patients with the best experience.

Interested parties in need of a professional medical laundry service in St. Louis, MO, can visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com for more information ranging from industry research to webinars.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2016 -- Managing a successful scrubs system is a difficult task for healthcare providers across the country. Both inpatient and outpatient facilities seek organized processes that effectively manage inventory, quality control and budget. This is one of the main reasons why ImageFIRST, the go-to provider of medical uniform linen services in St. Louis, MO, offers an effective Scrubs Program in the Midwestern US and beyond. In addition to scrubs, bed linens and patient gowns, the company specializes in sanitizing and managing lab coats and other medical garments for facilities nationwide.

Scrubs are a critical part of a patient's experience. They are one of the first things that patients and visitors see, and these garments are meant to reflect the high quality of care provided by the organization and their associates. Patients are frequently exposed to scrubs, which is why their sanitation is paramount in healthcare offices of all sizes. Additionally, different uniforms require different arrangements. Patient apparel cannot be managed the same way as the staff's attire or the bed linens. ImageFIRST's scrubs come in a wide range of sizes to fit wearers of any body type.

There are many telltale signs that a facility's scrub program is being mismanaged. Many organizations that handle their own medical garments experience shortages or excess inventory, which can lead to urgent matters such as associates searching for a clean uniform or overpaying for unused linens. Partnering with a professional, reliable organization like ImageFIRST can help businesses assess situations to determine why shortages are happening. The medical linen provider will also offer numerous solutions to assist in solving these crucial problems.

Implementing a strong program is one of the ways ImageFIRST St. Louis effectively manages medical scrubs in Springfield, IL and the neighboring communities. ImageFIRST has released a helpful online presentation to help healthcare facilities evaluate their current system. Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com or call 800-932-7472. To download "5 Signs Your Scrubs Are Mismanaged," click here.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/10/2016 -- As health systems flourish, facilities are partnering with specialized vendors to provide more efficient services in all aspects of daily operations. This strategy gives businesses more time to focus on marketing, sales and customer service. Although many healthcare facilities are growing, the industry as a whole is consolidating. ImageFIRST St. Louis has a variety of packages on their online catalog that are customized to fit many different sectors of healthcare.

From its Scrub & Lab Coat Program to the Sleep Center Program, the prestigious healthcare gown provider caters to all divisions of outpatient healthcare. For example, ImageFIRST's Mother & Baby Linen Program provides comfort for new mothers. This package includes luxurious twill sheets and pillowcases, Comfort Care gowns, plush fleece blankets, and comfortable towels. To view a listing of all of the specialized services provided, click here.

ImageFIRST has over 50 years of expertise in the medical industry. Patient experience is paramount for the organization. The medical uniform linen service in St. Louis, MO, offers unique linens that undergo a 5-Point Product Quality System to assure quality and cleanliness of all products. Additionally, ImageFIRST understands the importance of infection prevention and is in full compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations. ImageFIRST's state-of-the-art Triple BioShield Protection kills up to 99.999% of pathogens for the products that they provide.

The company provides service excellence by implementing best-in-class processes to provide the highest quality nurse uniforms in St. Louis, MO, and beyond. The company realizes the need for cost management, which is why they manage the inventory for their clients to keep the cost down for every partner. Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com or call 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/13/2016 -- ImageFIRST St. Louis, a leading provider of patient apparel, medical scrubs, and more in Chatham, IL and other areas, seeks to impact the lives of those in the communities that they serve. While the St. Louis location works with various charities and organizations, one that they work with often is the Ronald McDonald House Charities®. ImageFIRST St. Louis would like to shed light on how associates from ImageFIRST's Corporate Headquarters visited their local Ronald McDonald House this year to cook and serve meals to some amazing families.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit organization that finds and creates programs that help enhance the lives of children and their families. The company has affiliates in over sixty countries, and has helped millions of people all over the world. As an organization that realizes that families are stronger when they are together, they also provide housing and meals to those who wish to stay close to their children when they are receiving care in another state or town.

In March, associates from the Corporate location visited their local Ronald McDonald House and helped prepare a delicious dinner. Not only did they cook dinner, but the associates also got to learn more about the families that they were helping. In all, the associates who prepared dinner that night had a great time making each and every resident's life brighter, and they look forward to volunteering there again in the future.

While ImageFIRST St. Louis is certainly proud to be a provider of patient apparel, scrubs, and uniforms in Chatham, IL, they are also proud to be part of a company that donates their resources and time to many charitable organizations. The company even donates their laundry services to Ronald McDonald House Charities at various U.S. locations. Last year, ImageFIRST as a whole donated more than $500,000 total to the charities that they support.

To learn more about ImageFIRST St. Louis and the services that they provide, please visit their website today. Keep up with the company's community participation by following ImageFIRST on Facebook and Twitter.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/08/2016 -- As a provider of medical linen products like medical scrubs and uniforms in St. Louis, MO, ImageFIRST St. Louis knows that respect matters. Being kind and courteous to the medical staff and healthcare professionals who make up their customer base is just one of the ways that ImageFIRST St. Louis lives out their commitment to respectful, remarkable customer service. From Customer Advocates who take the time to stock and double-check inventory to transparent, cost-effective billing processes, ImageFIRST's services are all designed to make caring for patients as easy as possible for hardworking healthcare staff.

The linen and laundry supplier always strives to provide better service, which is why they continuously share industry news and tidbits with their clients. Such as considering the way one responds to "thank you" in the medical industry. It's not uncommon for someone to respond to this as "no problem," "no worries," or even "it's nothing." While the intent is always meant to be positive, it could send the wrong message. To respond to a service given as being "nothing" basically devalues the gratitude offered by the patient or family member. Additionally, "no problem" or "no worries" are both made up of two negative words. As an alternative, responding with something like "It's my pleasure" conveys that the gratitude is understood while using positive language.

ImageFIRST is one of the largest national providers of healthcare linen and laundry services. At the heart of every product and service that the company offers is their dedication to providing cost-effective solutions to healthcare facilities that in turn facilitate the creation of exceptional patient experiences. The patient experience is more important than ever in the healthcare industry, and learning from others can help healthcare providers give their patients the compassionate, attentive care that they are searching for. It's a lesson that ImageFIRST and all of its associates take to heart.

Get in touch with ImageFIRST St. Louis about medical linen and laundry services and products like nurse uniforms in St. Louis, MO, at http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2016 -- ImageFIRST St. Louis, the leading provider of medical linen, patient gowns and nurse uniforms in St. Louis, MO, unwaveringly carries out the ImageFIRST mission to be the cost-effective solution for patient satisfaction. Recently, ImageFIRST became an organizational sponsor of the Beryl Institute, a global community that committed to the improvement of patient experience improvements through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. ImageFIRST St. Louis is proud to take part in this sponsorship for several reasons.

The Beryl Institute defines "patient experience" as "the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care." Progressing from this definition, the Institute has committed to elevating the importance of experience, sharing ideas and proven practices that enhance experience and prioritizing patients and their families. The community also recognizes the value of healthcare teams as a whole and considers quality, safety, cost, service and outcomes of care as essential components of the patient experience.

The Institute's commitment to improving the patient experience aligns perfectly with ImageFIRST's mission to provide medical linen and laundry services that help healthcare providers find more time and resources to care for their patients, while also providing quality linen products that create an exceptional experience for patients. Patient experience forms the core of everything ImageFIRST does, from quality products that match healthcare facilities' expectations to robust processes that ensure sanitization of linens, gowns and medical scrubs.

Patients who receive ImageFIRST gowns during healthcare facility visits notice their remarkable qualities immediately. ImageFIRST's gowns are made of breathable, soft fabric and are manufactured by reputable partners. Gowns are available in a wide range of sizes and styles to suit all body sizes, protect patient modesty and meet the needs of many procedures, from mammograms to IV drips. All products are hand-inspected for uniform color and to ensure that they are free of holes, stains, frays or other imperfections. Individually wrapped patient gowns also guarantee sanitization until the moment they're worn. Additionally, ImageFIRST offers the exclusive Comfort Care gowns, made from a uniquely warm, cozy fabric that is miles above the typical hospital garb in terms of comfort.

As an organizational sponsor, ImageFIRST will be attending the Beryl Institute's annual conference. The 2016 Patient Experience Conference will bring together healthcare professionals form across the globe to share resources and discover strategies and solutions for improving patient care in the key experience areas identified by the Beryl Institute.

Contact ImageFIRST St. Louis and learn more about scrub and uniform products in Springfield, IL by visiting http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About The Beryl Institute
The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice dedicated to improving the patient experience through collaboration and shared knowledge. They define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/03/2016 -- Most individuals in the American workforce desire a job that provides not just financial security but a sense of personal purpose as well. A values-driven company like ImageFIRST St. Louis, a medical uniform supplier in Springfield, IL, offers careers opportunities rich with the possibility of growth and an unfailing sense of pride in each day's work. Since 1967, the family-owned and operated provider of medical laundry and linen has built a remarkable company that owes its strength and growth to its associates.

ImageFIRST St. Louis stands out among other employers as an empowering place to work. Since day one, ImageFIRST has understood that in order to provide the great customer service that it is their mission to deliver, they must first create a safe, pleasant and rewarding environment for their associates.

This philosophy has led to nearly fifty years of developing a strong culture where associates feel like family and understand that they are ImageFIRST's number one priority. In addition to abiding by the values of being respectful, remarkable, safe and honest, ImageFIRST regularly demonstrates its appreciation of associates with special events and celebrations.

Each January, the company holds an ImageFIRST Day at each of its facilities. This is a full day spent solely on associate appreciation, during which associates enjoy engagement activities and lunch for a day of fun and team bonding. By no means is ImageFIRST Day the only celebratory occasion on any ImageFIRST facility's yearly calendar. The company also celebrates associates' birthdays and anniversaries, and associates are also individually celebrated through the company's associate recognition program.

To truly support their associates' well-being and happiness, ImageFIRST also has its "Dream On" Program in place to benefit associates who have fallen on tough times or deserve some extra joy in their lives. Since 2009, ImageFIRST has granted "wishes" submitted by associates and granted them. These have ranged from buying furniture for an associate's apartment after it was damaged by a hurricane to gifting a honeymoon getaway to a 20-year employee and his wife.

In addition to giving back to the associates that make ImageFIRST the nation's leading provider of solutions like medical scrub and patient gown products in Springfield, IL, the company also gives back to the communities where each ImageFIRST facility is located. These Community Giving Days support members of the communities where ImageFIRST customers and associates live. So far, ImageFIRST associates have cheerfully donated their time to dozens of worthy causes, including organizations like American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity and Philabundance.

Since ImageFIRST makes its associates the number one priority at the company, ImageFIRST has built an incredibly strong, integrity-driven company over the past four decades. Their 95% customer retention rate is a testament to the power of their values and philosophy.

Visit the ImageFIRST Careers page to view all available job positions at ImageFIRST St. Louis and all other ImageFIRST locations across the United States.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/29/2015 -- ImageFIRST's Pink Plush Gown, part of its Comfort Care line, was originally introduced in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, during which each sale of Pink Plush gowns was matched with a donation to breast cancer research by ImageFIRST. October has come and gone, but it's never too late to switch to the Comfort Care line.

The Comfort Care line was designed with remarkable patient experience in mind. The look and feel of a patient gown is integral to each patient's overall experience at a healthcare facility, and with the patient experience becoming increasingly prioritized in how individuals choose their healthcare providers, facilities must invest wisely in products and services that make the patient feel at home. Comfort Care products from ImageFIRST are made from remarkably soft, warm material that is unlike any other gown patients have experienced.

The Comfort Care Pink Plush Gown is made from the same exceptionally soft material in a soothing pink color, making it perfect for OB/GYN offices or anywhere women's health services are offered. The lightweight, front cut gown is suitable for a diverse array of procedures and full cut to fit most patients.

Not only do patients remark on the difference between Comfort Care gowns and other hospital garb, but the Comfort Care line is proven to improve patients' perception of a facility—in one case, by 400%. A simple switch to these and other ImageFIRST items like scrub uniform products in Springfield, IL, can be all it takes to deliver the exceptional experiences that patients want from today's healthcare market.

Learn more about ImageFIRST's Comfort Care line and medical scrub products in Springfield, IL, at http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2015 -- Ensuring that healthcare facilities are sanitary and safe for all patients and staff is a demanding process that requires careful attention. On top of their usual concerns, St. Louis-area healthcare facilities may find themselves concerned about whether their linen, scrubs and patient gowns are properly sanitized. ImageFIRST St. Louis, a medical scrubs and uniforms provider in St. Louis, MO, consistently provides remarkable laundry services to healthcare facilities in Missouri and Illinois, and does so in part by routinely meeting or exceeding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) compliance standards for handling medical laundry.

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must provide safe, healthy workplaces. ImageFIRST St. Louis abides by rigorous protection standards, including proper protective garments and proper handling, to protect its associates from biological hazards while handling medical laundry. ImageFIRST St. Louis also upholds strict standards for handling, washing and delivering laundry in order to protect its customers and their patients from the spread of infection.

OSHA lays out detailed directives for how laundry that may be contaminated with biohazardous material should be handled. These regulations dictate that a medical laundry service must handle contaminated laundry as briefly as possible, and that laundry must be bagged on location and placed in a leak-proof, clearly labeled bag or other container. ImageFIRST St. Louis adheres to these standards when handling each linen, gown and medical uniform in Springfield, IL.

Furthermore, ImageFIRST St. Louis takes extra steps to ensure that their products are sanitary with their Triple BioShield Protection process. This process entails a wash procedure that kills up to 99.999% of bacteria and viruses and coats items with a protective barrier. Linens are then delivered sealed in plastic to keep patients safe and healthy.

To learn more, visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/30/2015 -- In June, Infection Prevention Today released the results of a survey of healthcare providers that asked both C-suite executives and infection preventionists about how their facilities tackled environmental hygiene. The report, authored by Kelly M. Pyrek, noted that the improvement of environmental hygiene in the service of preventing hospital-acquired infections is a priority; however, respondents perceive major challenges to their goals. ImageFIRST St. Louis, Missouri's premier provider of medical linens and laundry services, offers sanitized linen to help facilities meets their infection prevention goals.

In response to the question, "Do you that your hospital [or] healthcare system's environmental services department is adequately funded, staffed and resourced in order to be effective [against the spread of infection]?," over half of respondents in the C-suite answered no, and an even greater number of Infection Perfectionists also answered in the negative, as well.

A second question, asked of infection preventionists, further confirmed that a perceived lack of resources is a pressing issue for healthcare facilities concerned with environmental hygiene. When asked, "What is the most significant challenge you perceive relating to achieving optimal environmental hygiene in your hospital/healthcare system?," 51% of respondents cited lack of staff and resources.

Better leveraging existing vendor partners is one effective way that infection prevention teams can bolster their environmental hygiene strategy, suggests ImageFIRST St. Louis. By making vendors like ImageFIRST part of their environmental hygiene improvement efforts, healthcare facilities can get more value out of an existing service.

Healthcare facilities can prevent hospital-acquired infections with safe, sanitized ImageFIRST products like gowns, sheets, pillowcases and uniforms. The ImageFIRST difference lets healthcare facilities show their patients how much they care about them by delivering linen with quality they can see and feel. Plus, each ImageFIRST item undergoes a Triple BioShield Protection® process that sanitizes linen and gowns and kills up to 99.999% of pathogens. This process, which includes a special softener that prevents further contamination even while the linen is being used, doesn't just render linen hygienically clean but fully sanitizes each product. Each item is delivered in plastic wrap for further protection, in accordance with OSHA regulations, and products are tested quarterly by an independent laboratory to ensure that hygiene standards are maintained.

To learn more about how incorporating medical linen from ImageFIRST St. Louis can support environmental hygiene efforts at healthcare facilities, visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit
http://st-louis.imagefirst.com

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St. Louis, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/08/2015 -- ImageFIRST St. Louis prides itself on being remarkable. As a provider of quality linen and uniforms rentals and laundry service to medical outpatient facilities, ImageFIRST has understood from day one that "good" service is not enough for its clients. Medical facilities perform remarkable acts daily as they care for patients, and deserve a linen and laundry service that matches that level of remarkability.

ImageFIRST St. Louis encourages remarkability in both its service and its company culture. Their linen rental and laundry service takes client care to an unprecedented level. Throughout their contract with ImageFIRST, each client is assigned a dedicated Customer Advocate. Far from an ordinary delivery person, a Customer Advocate is each client's personal champion for success. From inventory management to all-day support, Customer Advocates provide remarkable service.

ImageFIRST St. Louis also holds itself to remarkable standards of product quality, as evidence in their Triple BioShield Protection process for all products, which ensures the best sanitization. This level of service allows clients to worry less about their linen inventory and focus their time and care into their patients' well-being.

Not only does ImageFIRST St. Louis accomplish the remarkable for its clients: the company's associates enjoy a remarkable company culture. ImageFIRST St. Louis promotes a supportive work culture that encourages employee growth and fulfillment. Associates regularly participate in community activities that take their commitment to worthwhile work beyond the already remarkable service that they provide to their clients. ImageFIRST associates have participated in charitable work with St. Louis non-profits like Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish Foundation and over thirty other organizations that benefit those in need.

Visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/ to learn more about remarkable services from ImageFIRST St. Louis.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com/

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