Media Mentions

New Program Helps Veterans Manage Chronic Health Conditions

From his time as an Air Force Intelligence Officer to his 4 years as a top salesman at Medtronic to his 15 years building Spartan Medical into an industry leader, Vince Proffitt has always been a leader who gets the job done. He’s a closer, and that’s why business leaders look to him for advice and insights. Learn how Vince became a successful entrepreneur and how Spartan is helping address two of the biggest crises in America, the mental health crises and the chronic conditions crisis afflicting 13 million veterans.

In the spotlight

March 6, 2025

THE POTENTIAL OF FOOD-AS-MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN THE VETERAN POPULATION

Spartan Medical, Inc. is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) which, in collaboration with Tangelo, developed the Veteran HealthPak®️ Medically-Tailored Meals program to dramatically reduce healthcare spending while simultaneously improving veteran care by utilizing a unique Food-as-Medicine approach to treat Veterans suffering from chronic health conditions.

Press Release

February 10, 2025

Spartan Medical, Inc. Launches Single-Use, Sterile, Always-Sharp Kerrison

Spartan Medical Inc. adds the Sterile Always-Sharp (SAS) Kerrison to its single-use, sterile, pre-packaged instrument portfolio.

Innovation

February 3, 2025

Kerrison Sharpness and the Benefits of Single-Use Instruments

Kerrisons are one of the most difficult pieces of surgical equipment to clean and sterilize with 100% certainty, and have been identified as the “instrument most likely to cause bioburden/debris events.” In addition to sterilization and the prevention of cross-contamination, published research—as well as the personal experiences of virtually every surgeon—reveal how important it is to use a sharp kerrison rongeur. Single-use sterile kerrisons can effectively address this challenge, ensuring both sharp and clean instruments are immediately available for every surgery.

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