One hospital's trash is
another's treasure.
Project MedBridge is Central Ohio's first medical redistribution network, moving supplies from local hospitals to underresourced clinics around the globe.
In collaboration with
Inaugural shipment · August 2026
We gave OhioHealth's COVID-era surplus a second life.
Ben Kurian and Naman Soni after the second pickup, August 6, 2026.
30,000
pounds
redirected for reuse
~50
pallets
$250K
estimated value
9,393
boxes of 3M N95 respirators
20,736
reusable hot and cold therapy packs
Delivered to
Brother's Brother Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
News and updates
Making headlines, moving supplies.
Delaware Source · August 26, 2026
Olentangy students turn OhioHealth surplus into medical aid
Hannah Martin spoke with our team about how we redirected 30,000 pounds of surplus medical supplies.
$7,500
in project funding
Institute for Citizens & Scholars · July 27, 2026
Project MedBridge joins the 2026 Carnegie Young Leaders class
Ben represented MedBridge at the national kickoff convening in New Jersey, joining young civic leaders from across the country.
How we work.
Identify surplus
A hospital tells us what unopened supplies it has available.
Coordinate transfer
We match the inventory with a recipient and arrange pickup and freight.
Reach care networks
Our recipient partners place the supplies with healthcare teams that need them.
Got surplus?
Send us a few details. We'll review your inventory and follow up within two business days.
What to expect
We arrange pickup
We coordinate directly with your facility and freight partners.
No fee to participate
There is no charge for pickup or coordination.
A reply within two business days
A member of our team will review your note and get back to you.