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How Healthcare Facilities Can Prevent Linen Shortages
It never announces itself. It starts with a missing cart of towels on a Tuesday morning. A nurse making three laps of the floor looking for a clean gown before a procedure. A room turnover was delayed fifteen minutes because environmental services cannot find sheets. A charge nurse quietly pulling a blanket from another unit’s…
Read MoreInfection prevention and Linen Management – What Every Long-Term Care Facility Needs to Know
Most long-term care facility administrators have a detailed infection prevention program. Hand hygiene protocols. PPE policies. Isolation procedures. Surveillance systems. And then there are the linens. Sheets changed twice a week. Scrubs worn across multiple units. Gowns laundered by a vendor whose processing standards nobody has verified in two years. Soiled linen carts parked in…
Read MoreHLSG, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, Announces the Acquisition of Texas Textile Services
St. Charles, Illinois – May 5, 2026 – Healthcare Linen Services Group (“HLSG”), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group (“Sterling”), today announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services (“TTS” or “the Company”). HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to healthcare institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas,…
Read MoreBest Practices for Linen Management in Surgical Centers and Hospitals
Effective linen management in surgical centers and hospitals is far more than an operational concern—it is a critical component of infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. From surgical gowns and drapes to patient bedding and towels, healthcare linens move through every clinical area and directly impact care environments. When linen systems are poorly managed,…
Read MoreHealthcare Linen Services Group Expands into Iowa Market
St. Charles, IL – March 23, 2025 — Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a leading provider of healthcare linen management solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Crescent Laundry, a well-established healthcare laundry provider based in Davenport, Iowa. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in HLSG’s continued growth, expanding its service footprint into…
Read MoreHLSG Partners with The Sterling Group, Marking Next Phase of Growth
HLSG is Aligned for 2026: Driving Growth, Performance and Excellence
St. Charles, IL – March 4, 2026 — Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a leading provider of healthcare linen management solutions, convened its leadership team last week in St. Charles for its 2026 annual meeting, outlining strategic priorities designed to drive performance and long-term growth. The meeting centered on key business initiatives including market expansion,…
Read MoreTop Laundry Mistakes That Put Long-Term Care Facilities at Risk
Long-term care (LTC) facilities rely on linen and laundry services every single day — for resident comfort, hygiene, infection control, and regulatory compliance. Linen isn’t just soft sheets and towels tucked neatly on the bed; it’s a core operational function tied directly to resident safety and quality of care. Clean, reliable linen helps prevent infections,…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Linens: Sustainability in Healthcare Laundry
In today’s environmentally conscious world, sustainability in healthcare is more than just an initiative—it’s an expectation. With hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities processing thousands of linens each week, the environmental footprint of traditional healthcare laundry practices can be significant. Thankfully, modern healthcare laundry services are embracing greener, smarter approaches—and leading the way is…
Read MoreHLSG Identified by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for 2nd Year in a Row
NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Healthcare Linen Services Group is No. 3625 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot…
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