School Health Corporation

What School Health Corporation does

School Health Corporation is a privately held medical device and supplies distributor founded in 1957 and headquartered at 5600 Apollo Drive in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company specializes in the K-12 school health vertical, operating a broad catalog spanning physical education equipment, sports medicine supplies, first aid and wound care, diagnostic devices, AEDs and CPR products, vision and hearing screening tools, emergency preparedness kits, special education materials, infection prevention supplies, furniture, and education/training resources. Its product portfolio combines third-party brands such as ZOLL, Welch Allyn, DETECTO, Health o meter, and MAICO with proprietary private-label lines under the School Health Brand and PALOS Brands, supplemented by technology offerings including the SNAP Health Center electronic health records platform and SH Connect AED compliance management system.

The firm runs a B2B e-commerce storefront at schoolhealth.com alongside quote-based inside sales for larger orders and custom institutional accounts for schools requiring purchase orders, multi-year contracts, and volume pricing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales with tiered unit pricing for individuals and custom account pricing for institutions, complemented by consultation services for health and PE curriculum and equipment selection. The company holds Drug Distributor certification and operates from a LEED-certified facility, and it extends its reach through channel partnerships with manufacturers and content providers such as Exercise Connection (Visual Exercise System for autism and inclusive learners).

Strategically, the company has used M&A and product launches to broaden its footprint: it acquired Enablemart in January 2012 to deepen its assistive technology and special education offering, and it has subsequently added software-led products (SNAP Health Center, SH Connect) and new product categories including Custom Apparel, Early Childhood, and Coronavirus (COVID-19) supplies. The company remains US-only, with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

School Health Corporation

Legal name

School Health Corporation

Website

https://schoolhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

School Health Corporation is a privately held Illinois-based medical supplies distributor specializing in the K-12 school health vertical, offering physical education equipment, first aid, AEDs, diagnostics, sports medicine, special education supplies, and proprietary technology platforms for school nurses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School Health Supplies and Medical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

School Supplies Distribution (CRAOALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Student Health Services (School Nursing, Health Office) (EDAJAIAE)

Keywords

• School health supplies
• Medical equipment distribution
• Sports medicine supplies
• Physical education equipment
• Special education supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of health supplies, medical equipment, physical education products, and specialized equipment to schools and healthcare facilities through e-commerce platform and custom accounts
2. Professional Services: Consultation services for health and physical education curriculum, equipment selection, and professional development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

School Health Corporation is a B2B distributor that sells health supplies, medical equipment, physical education products, sports medicine gear, special education materials, and emergency preparedness supplies to K-12 schools and educational institutions. The company operates a direct e-commerce platform at schoolhealth.com offering its proprietary School Health Brand and PALOS Brands lines alongside third-party brands, with custom accounts for institutional purchase orders and quote-based sales for larger orders.

Product overview

School Health Corporation operates as a comprehensive school health supplies and equipment distributor, organized as a platform-plus-categories architecture. The core offering spans multiple product categories including Physical Education (games, equipment, sports, adapted PE, health & fitness), Vision & Hearing (screening tools, impairment aids), AEDs & CPR, Emergency Preparedness, Sports Medicine, Special Education (sensory, AAC, speech therapy, switches, mobility), Infection Prevention & Gloves, Diagnostic Equipment (vital signs, scales, imaging), General Health & Pharmacy, First Aid & Wound Care, Early Childhood, Furniture & Appliances, and Education/Training Resources. The company supports these categories through its proprietary School Health Brand (adhesive bandages, wound care, first aid, diagnostics, vital signs, sanitizers, wheelchairs, AED accessories) and PALOS Brands (physical education and sports equipment). Electronic health record management is provided through SNAP Health Center, while SH Connect offers AED compliance management services. The company operates a LEED Certified facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School Health Brand: Private label brand offering adhesive bandages, wound care, first aid, menstrual products, health office supplies, trauma kits, AED accessories, diagnostics, vital signs equipment, health room furnishings, sanitizers, vision screening, bags, wheelchairs, sports medicine, and special education products.
• PALOS Brands

Products and services

• School Health Brand (Private Label) Proprietary brand offering adhesive bandages, wound care, first aid supplies, menstrual products, health office supplies, trauma kits, AED/CPR accessories, diagnostics, vital signs equipment, health room furnishings, sanitizers, vision screening tools, bags, wheelchairs, sports medicine, and special education products for school health offices.
• PALOS Brands Physical education and sports equipment brand including inclusive PE gear, sports equipment, PE-specific gear, curriculum resources, and health and fitness products for school programs.
• Physical Education Products Comprehensive PE catalog covering games and activities, equipment, play balls, sports (archery, basketball, football, soccer, etc.), adapted PE, health and fitness, curriculum and resources, and Special Olympics equipment for PE teachers and athletic directors.
• Vision & Hearing Products Vision screening equipment including visual acuity charts and instrument-based screeners (Spot Vision Screener), OAE hearing screening, audiometers, tympanometers, and vision/hearing impairment assistive devices for school screening programs.
• AEDs & CPR Products AED devices and accessories (including ZOLL AED 3), training manikins and CPR classes, resuscitation and oxygen devices, CPR pocket masks and face shields, and AED program management services for schools.
• SH Connect AED Compliance Management Cloud-based AED program management and compliance tracking system to help schools maintain AED equipment readiness, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Emergency Preparedness Products Emergency and trauma kit accessories, Stop the Bleed supplies (kits, tourniquets, dressings), evacuation equipment (chairs, stretchers), trauma kits, two-way radios, weather monitors, spineboards, lockdown products, flashlights, and metal detectors for school safety programs.
• Sports Medicine Products Braces and supports, hydration and nutrition, heat illness prevention, athletic training kits, padding and podiatry, rehabilitation equipment, strength and conditioning gear, therapeutic modalities (hot/cold therapy, electrotherapy, compression), tapes and wraps, and high school packages for athletic programs.
• Special Education Products Sensory products, fine and gross motor skills tools, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, speech therapy tools, ability switches and switch-adapted toys, computer and tablet access, learning resources, and positioning and mobility equipment for special education programs.
• Diagnostic Equipment Vital signs equipment (blood pressure, stethoscopes, pulse oximetry, thermometry), diagnostic equipment (wall diagnostic centers, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes), stadiometers, BMI measurement tools, scales, and thermal imaging for school health offices and screening.
• First Aid & Wound Care Products Adhesive and elastic bandages, wound care (burn care, skin prep, eye wash, bleeding control, blister care), first aid kits and tape, hot and cold packs, instruments (scissors, forceps, tweezers, tongue depressors), casting supplies, crutches, slings, splints, gauze and dressings for school health offices.
• Infection Prevention & Gloves Exam gloves (vinyl, nitrile, latex), hand soap and dispensers, hand sanitizers, surface disinfectants, lice treatment products, sharps disposal, protective apparel, clean-up kits, sterilization supplies, air disinfectants, air purifiers, and tissues for school health and safety.
• General Health & Pharmacy Products Chronic conditions supplies (allergies, asthma, diabetes, scoliosis), cold and flu products, oral health supplies, OTC pharmacy items, screening tests, Rx supplies, ear/eye care, syringes, batteries, and IV poles for school health programs.
• Early Childhood Products Infant and toddler supplies (child development, child proofing, diapering, feeding, apparel, strollers, toileting), play equipment (active play, sand and water, dramatic play, block play), and furniture for preschools and early childhood programs.
• Furniture & Appliances Infant and toddler furniture (cots, mats, seating, nursery), appliances (refrigerators/freezers), treatment and exam tables, portable tables, pillows and wedges, stools and chairs, recovery couches, lamps, utility and medical carts, medical beds, cabinets, waste containers, and portable sinks for health offices and early childhood settings.
• Education, Training & Reference Products Learning materials, early learning resources, educational books (allergy, asthma, concussion, diabetes, disabilities, drug references, emergency response, infection control, NASN, nursing, nutrition), educational posters, anatomical models, bulletin board kits, games, magnets, pamphlets, stickers, and videos for school health education.
• SNAP Health Center Electronic health records system designed for school health offices to manage student health documentation, tracking, and compliance.
• Visual Exercise System (VES) Evidence-based visual exercise system for individuals with autism and diverse learners; includes over 300 color-coded visuals and available in packages for sports, yoga, fitness room, wheelchair exercises, dynamic flexibility, and dome exercises, distributed through partnership with Exercise Connection.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PALOS SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPALOS Sports is a key brand partner offering physical education equipment, sports gear, PE equipment, inclusive PE products, curriculum resources, and health and fitness materials. Products include The Zone brand game equipment, PALOS brand bean bags and movement kits.
• DETECTOcoreTechnology or IntegrationDETECTO provides medical scales including digital clinical scales, portable height rods, and combination metric/English scales for school health offices and screening purposes.
• Health o metercoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth o meter provides digital platform scales with adjustable height rods for school nurse offices and health screening, including waist-high and remote display models.
• ZOLLmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZOLL AED devices sold through School Health with trade-in programs for upgrades. AED 3 fully automatic device featured prominently.
• MAICOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAICO hearing diagnostic equipment including easyTone pure tone headphone audiometer with trade-in program available.
• Welch AllynmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Allyn Spot Vision Screener sold with exclusive perks and rebates through School Health.
• Super Duper PublicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational publications and therapy materials for speech therapy, special education, and learning activities.
• Exercise ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual Exercise System (VES) - an evidence-based exercise program with over 300 color-coded visuals designed for individuals with autism and diverse learners. Includes sports, yoga, fitness room, wheelchair exercises, and flexibility packages.
• CanDominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInflatable vestibular balance discs and rehabilitation equipment for therapy and special education applications.
• TheraprominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTherapy and rehabilitation products including Body Challenge Exercise Cards and adapted physical education materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is increasingly winning K-12 procurement contracts through Prime-style fulfillment and aggressive pricing on commodity supplies like gloves, bandages, and basic PE equipment. It represents the dominant broad e-commerce threat to School Health's traditional catalog sales motion.
• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is a large healthcare distributor serving dental, medical, and school health customers. Through its School Health division it overlaps on diagnostics, vaccines, and medical supplies, but as part of a much broader portfolio not specialized to K-12.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: McKesson is one of the largest medical/surgical distributors in the US, supplying pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment to providers including school health offices. It competes with School Health on medical/SKU breadth but is not specialized to the K-12 vertical.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a major manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, including exam gloves, PPE, and infection prevention products that overlap heavily with School Health's infection prevention category. As a broad healthcare incumbent, it competes on price across many of School Health's commodity SKUs.

Emerging players

• Ward's Science / Frey Scientific: Ward's Science (part of Fisher Scientific) supplies science education equipment and supplies to K-12 and higher education. While primarily science-focused, it overlaps with School Health's school-channel sales motion and competes for budget allocations within school procurement offices.
• School Nurse Supply: School Nurse Supply is a niche e-commerce retailer focused specifically on school nurse office equipment, vision/hearing screening, and health room furnishings. It is a smaller, more focused direct competitor within the school health services vertical that School Health treats as a primary segment.

Direct peers

• NASCO: NASCO (Nasco Education) supplies hands-on learning, arts and crafts, healthcare simulation, and PE/agricultural education products to schools and healthcare training programs. Its education-focused catalog and school sales motion overlap directly with School Health's physical education and special education lines.
• Gopher Sport: Gopher Sport is a direct-to-school PE equipment, sports, and fitness supplier with a proprietary catalog closely aligned to School Health's PALOS Brands and Physical Education category. It targets the same PE teachers, athletic directors, and curriculum buyers.
• School Specialty: School Specialty is a leading K-12 educational supplies distributor offering classroom, art, and physical education products to schools. It is the closest direct competitor to School Health, sharing the same school-departmental sales motion and broad catalog approach.
• S&S Worldwide: S&S Worldwide is a direct-to-school supplier of arts & crafts, physical education, sports, and active play products. It competes most directly with School Health's PALOS PE equipment and games & activities categories, targeting the same PE teacher and recess-program buyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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