8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2007

PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 0-23832

Florida	59-2280364
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
4345 Southpoint Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida	32216
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code	(904) 332-3000

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Retirement of Clark A. Johnson from the Board of Directors

At the March 22, 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors, Clark A. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, announced his retirement from the Board. Mr. Johnson, age 75, has served on the Board since September 1999 and as the Chairman of the Board since October 2000. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, David A. Smith, will succeed Mr. Johnson as Chairman of Board. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a press release of PSS World Medical, Inc., dated March 22, 2007, announcing the appointment of David A. Smith and retirement of Clark A. Johnson.

Appointment of Jeffrey C. Crowe to the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at its March 22, 2007 meeting announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Crowe, age 60, as a new Director, effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Clark A. Johnson from the Board. Mr. Crowe will be serving as Chairman of the Board’s Strategic Planning Committee and as a member of the Board’s Corporate Governance Committee. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a press release of PSS World Medical, Inc., dated March 22, 2007, announcing that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey C. Crowe as a new director.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 22, 2007.
99.2	Press Release dated March 22, 2007.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 27, 2007

PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.
By:	/s/ David M. Bronson
	Name:   David M. Bronson Title:     Executive Vice President and Chief               Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press Release dated March 22, 2007

99.2 Press Release dated March 22, 2007

EX-99.1

Contact: Robert C. Weiner

Vice President, Investor Relations

904-332-3287

PSS WORLD MEDICAL APPOINTS DAVID A. SMITH AS

CHAIRMAN OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jacksonville, Florida (March 22, 2007) – PSS World Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:PSSI) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed David A. Smith, age 46, to Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Smith will continue in his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Mr. Smith, who has been with PSS World Medical since 1987, was appointed President of the Company in October 2000, named Chief Executive Officer in January 2002, and elected to the Board of Directors in July 1993. He has been the architect and leader of a dramatic turnaround and rebuilding of the business since October 2000, returning a seven-fold stock price increase to investors since that time. PSS World Medical was named one of Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired Companies” for 2007.

Mr. Smith replaces Clark A. Johnson, who is retiring. Mr. Johnson, age 75, has served on the Board of Directors since September 1999 and has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2000. He was previously the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) from 1988 to 1998.

Mr. Smith commented, “Our entire organization is grateful to Clark for seven years of leadership and commitment to the Company. I will personally miss his mentoring. Mr. Johnson has enabled our leadership team to sustain significant profitable growth. We are committed to continue our progress while expanding our capabilities and performance for our customers and shareholders.”

PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance.

All statements in this release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding anticipated growth in revenue, gross and operating margins, and earnings, statements regarding the Company’s current business strategy, the Company’s ability to complete and integrate acquired businesses and generate acceptable rates of return, the Company’s projected sources and uses of cash, and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations These statements are forward looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company also wishes to caution readers that it undertakes no duty or is under no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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EX-99.2

Contact: Robert C. Weiner Vice President, Investor Relations 904-332-3287

PSS WORLD MEDICAL APPOINTS JEFFREY C. CROWE AS NEW DIRECTOR

Crowe is a member of the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Jacksonville, Florida (March 22, 2007) – PSS World Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:PSSI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey C. Crowe, age 60, as a new director, effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Clark A. Johnson from the Board.

David A. Smith, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of PSS World Medical, commented, “Mr. Crowe is a great addition to our Board. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially with the use of technology and logistics, to serve a fragmented market. He is also a proven business leader with a track record of superior shareholder returns.”

Mr. Crowe currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: LSTR). From 1991 to 2004, serving as Landstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (and as President from 1991-2001), Mr. Crowe led revenue growth from $839 million to approximately $1.6 billion, and is one of the founding officers instrumental in taking the company public in 1993. Landstar was named the “Best Managed Company” in the transportation category by Forbes magazine in 2006 and has been named one of “America’s Best Big Companies” by Forbes for eight consecutive years, as well as one of Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired Companies” for 2007.

Mr. Crowe currently serves on the Board of Directors for Silgan Corporation, SunTrust Bank, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation. He previously served on the Board of Trustees for United Way of Northeast Florida and was the Chairman of the Board of both the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Defense Transportation Association. He holds a B.A. degree from Drake University.

PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance.

All statements in this release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding anticipated growth in revenue, gross and operating margins, and earnings, statements regarding the Company’s current business strategy, the Company’s ability to complete and integrate acquired businesses and generate acceptable rates of return, the Company’s projected sources and uses of cash, and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations These statements are forward looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company also wishes to caution readers that it undertakes no duty or is under no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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