HealthPRO Canada

Earlier this week, our Pharmacy team had the opportunity to visit BD’s Customer Centre, where we got a firsthand look at the intricacies of medication packaging technology. From automation to patient safety, BD’s solutions are shaping the future of pharmacy operations. A big thank you to the BD team for sharing their expertise and giving us an inside look at how their technology helps improve medication management and patient care. #Pharmacy #HealthcareInnovation #MedicationSafety #TeamLearning

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗟𝗛𝗦)! 🌟   #ICYMI tony williams, Senior Director of Supply Chain at NL Health Services and a valued member of HealthPRO Canada's Healthcare Leadership Advisory Council was recently featured on CBC. Tony shared how NLHS is navigating the current U.S. tariff threats and their efforts to safeguard patient care and supply chain stability.   Congratulations to NLHS for their leadership in this critical issue and for working to ensure that the healthcare system remains strong and resilient for all Canadians. Watch the video here: bit.ly/4iUigaw   #HealthcareLeadership #SupplyChainResilience #HealthPROCanadaMember #CanadianHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #PublicHealth #TariffImpact #ResilientHealthcare #HealthcareHeroes #StrongerTogether #HealthcareSupplyChain #NLHS

Meet the Nutrition & Food Services Team at HealthPRO Canada! Our Nutrition & Food Services team is dedicated to ensuring healthcare facilities have access to high-quality, cost-effective food products that nourish patients and support exceptional care. 🍽️ Jessica R., Strategic Sourcing, Category Coordinator, works closely with members and suppliers to ensure contract stability, affordability, and accessibility of food service products. 🥦 Catherine Chong, Registered Dietitian and Clinical Advisor-Strategic Sourcing, provides expert guidance on nutrition, helping members select the best options for their patients while identifying cost-saving opportunities. Together, they drive our Revitalized Nutrition and Food Service Program, helping healthcare facilities access high-quality, cost-effective food products while ensuring a reliable supply. Beyond contract management, they support members with menu planning, product selection, and evidence-based nutrition. By leveraging collective buying power and collaborating with the Nutrition and Food Service Advisory Committee (NFSAC), they continuously refine contracts to enhance patient care, improve meal satisfaction, and maximize value. Have questions? Our team is here to help: nutrition@healthprocanada.com #MeetTheTeam #HealthcareNutrition #FoodService #NutritionMonth #Dietitian

Meet Sebastien Beauchamp, ICD.D, Vice President of Government Relations at Dynacare and a valued HealthPRO Canada Board Director! Sebastien brings deep expertise in pharmaceuticals, medtech, and diagnostics. A passionate advocate for innovation in healthcare procurement, he is committed to shaping policies that enhance patient care and strengthen Canada’s healthcare system. 🔎 Learn more about Sebastien’s insights on the future of procurement and the power of collaboration: bit.ly/4c76zdC #HealthcareProcurement #BoardDirector #HealthcareInnovation

Recently, Missy Zhang, Amar Bambrah, Patricia Macgregor, and Geget Marballie from our Capital Equipment, Signature Services, and Pharmacy teams had the pleasure of visiting HealthPRO Canada Member Humber River Health—one of Canada’s most technologically advanced hospitals.   During our visit, we not only saw innovative pharmacy dispensing, storage, and delivery technologies in action but also explored exciting opportunities to expand our partnership, aiming to further support Canadian healthcare providers. By collaborating closely with leading institutions like Humber River Hospital, we strive to drive continuous improvement in medication management, enhance patient safety, and optimize healthcare delivery across Canada.   Special thanks to Apoorva Kelkar BSc. Pharm.D (RPh), Program Director, Pharmacy Services, for the insightful tour and valuable discussions about how we can jointly advance healthcare innovation. #HealthcareInnovation #Partnership #MedicationSafety #HospitalTechnology #PharmacyAutomation #HealthPROCanadaMember

🏥 225 member facilities across Canada are already benefiting from HealthPRO Canada’s enhanced Nutrition & Food Program. Are you? Here's what members have access to: ✅ Significant savings through collective buying power ($21B) ✅ Access to 6,000+ standardized recipes tailored to patient needs ✅ Streamlined administration & reporting ✅ Rebates & payments—no change to your ordering process ✅ Menu planning software & online educational resources Ready to optimize your food procurement? Contact our Nutrition and Food team at nutrition@healthprocanada.com. #NutritionMonth #HealthcareSavings #NutritionAndFoodServices

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of hosting Canadian suppliers—Alltourage, LIOMAR Medical Inc., and ZipperOn—as part of our Innovation Accelerator Webinar! Thank you for sharing your innovative solutions and forward-thinking ideas that have the potential to make a real impact on Canadian healthcare. Your expertise, innovation, and dedication to improving patient care are truly appreciated. We’re excited to see how these advancements continue to evolve and shape the future of healthcare! 👏 Let’s keep the conversation going—innovation thrives when we collaborate. Want to learn more about these innovative solutions? Email us at innovationaccelerator@healthprocanada.com. #HealthcareInnovation #CanadianSuppliers #MadeInCanada #InnovationAcceleratorProgram

At HealthPRO Canada, we’re proud to support the next generation of pharmacists by offering hands-on placements with our Pharmacy team. These experiences provide fourth-year students with a unique look at the procurement process—helping to ensure hospitals across Canada have access to the medications they need. Over the past five weeks, Maya Al Mardini, a PharmD student from the University of Toronto, has been gaining firsthand insight into supplier negotiations, product evaluations, and the critical role procurement plays in healthcare. What was her biggest takeaway? “This was my first rotation that provided a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes processes of drug procurement. I now have a much greater understanding of the steps involved in securing Canada’s healthcare supply chain.” Read more about Maya’s experience and her career aspirations here: bit.ly/4l2yCPG #Pharmacy #HealthcareProcurement #FuturePharmacists

📈 Food cost inflation is at an all-time high—but HealthPRO Canada’s member hospitals are finding ways to manage rising costs. By leveraging our $21B collective purchasing power, members benefit from: ✅ More cost-effective food procurement despite inflation ✅ Access to a broader selection of quality products ✅ Ongoing payments & rebates that support financial sustainability In today’s economic climate, strategic procurement is more important than ever. 📩 Learn more: nutrition@healthprocanada.com #HealthcareSavings #NutritionAndFood #CostEfficiency #SmartSpending #NutritionMonth

Discover Innovative Canadian Healthcare Suppliers! Join us for an exclusive HealthPRO Canada Innovation Accelerator Webinar featuring new Canadian suppliers bringing game-changing solutions to healthcare: Alltourage, LIOMAR Medical Inc., and ZipperOn. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: March 25, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. ET 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Virtual (Zoom) 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? ✅ HealthPRO Canada members and colleagues eager to explore supplier innovations ✅ Product Standardization, Innovation, and Procurement teams ✅ Long-term care (LTC) and complex continuing care nurses (Zoom) 🔗 Register now to stay ahead of the latest in healthcare innovation: bit.ly/4hkTY7S #HealthcareInnovation #InnovationAccelerator #Procurement #LongTermCare #HealthcareSolutions #MadeInCanada