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Frontline feedback continues to drive meaningful product improvements across our national membership, and we play a key role in bringing those insights forward to suppliers. After our members raised concerns about look-alike risks and dose-extraction issues with @STERIMAXINC 's heparin 5000 units/0.5 mL, we worked closely with SteriMax to review the issues and support next steps. SteriMax acted quickly, securing Health Canada approval to increase the fill volume and update the cap to red, aligning with the existing product on the market. All SteriMax stock currently available reflects these improvements, ensuring members receive the updated, safer product. Members also reported look-alike risks with @aspenpharma's lidocaine with epinephrine products. With input from our Product Evaluation Committee, we collaborated on a revised label mock-up that Aspen adopted. The updated labels have now been approved by Health Canada, and Aspen worked quickly to get these improved labels, expected by April 2026, to members. These improvements highlight the impact of a strong feedback loop, where member vigilance, supplier responsiveness, and HealthPRO Canada’s coordination come together to strengthen medication safety nationwide. #PatientSafety #HealthcareCollaboration #MedicationSafety #SupplierPartnership #HealthcareQuality #CanadianHealthcare

This past weekend, HealthPRO Canada’s Senior Clinical Director, Dawn Jennings, and Clinical Director, Jon Cummings, attended the @CSHP_SCPH Banff Seminar for an inspiring weekend of expert insights, full-house sessions, and meaningful conversations about the future of hospital pharmacy. Events like this bring together pharmacy leaders from across the country and create opportunities to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and continue advancing the profession together. During the seminar, Jon had the opportunity to reconnect with former colleague Arunima Mirakhur, highlighting the strength of the networks and shared commitment that continue to shape hospital pharmacy. These connections help drive collaboration, innovation, and progress across the healthcare system. A special congratulations to Tania Mysak, Executive Director, Acute Care Alberta, member of our Pharmacy Advisory Council, for receiving the Dr. Kevin Hall Award for Excellence in Leadership and Administration. This award recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and excellence in hospital pharmacy administration. Tania’s career exemplifies visionary leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing pharmacy practice across Alberta and nationally through her long-standing involvement with the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). Thank you to the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists for hosting another excellent seminar! #HospitalPharmacy #HealthcareLeadership #PharmacyPractice #HealthcareCollaboration #CSHP

This past weekend, HealthPRO Canada’s Senior Clinical Director, Dawn Jennings, and Clinical Director, Jon Cummings, attended the @CSHP_SCPH Banff Seminar for an inspiring weekend of expert insights, full-house sessions, and meaningful conversations about the future of hospital pharmacy. Events like this bring together pharmacy leaders from across the country and create opportunities to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and continue advancing the profession together. During the seminar, Jon had the opportunity to reconnect with former colleague Arunima Mirakhur, highlighting the strength of the networks and shared commitment that continue to shape hospital pharmacy. These connections help drive collaboration, innovation, and progress across the healthcare system. A special congratulations to Tania Mysak, Executive Director, Acute Care Alberta, member of our Pharmacy Advisory Council, for receiving the Dr. Kevin Hall Award for Excellence in Leadership and Administration. This award recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and excellence in hospital pharmacy administration. Tania’s career exemplifies visionary leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing pharmacy practice across Alberta and nationally through her long-standing involvement with the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). Thank you to the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists for hosting another excellent seminar! #HospitalPharmacy #HealthcareLeadership #PharmacyPractice #HealthcareCollaboration #CSHP

🍎 March is Nutrition Month — a time to recognize the vital role Nutrition & Food Services teams play in patient care. With 30 years of group purchasing leadership from HealthPRO Canada and 50 years of category expertise through CPS, we help members navigate cost and supply challenges with confidence. Read more: healthprocanada.com/article/nutrit… #NutritionMonth #HealthcareSupplyChain #HealthcareFoodServices #PatientCare

🚨 New Capital Equipment contracts are now available As fiscal year-end approaches, now is the time to ensure your remaining capital budget is fully optimized. Securing the right equipment — supported by the right contracts and pricing — can make a meaningful difference in both value and long-term impact. HealthPRO Canada’s Capital Equipment Program provides access to 59 competitively awarded contracts, over 100 suppliers, and average savings of up to 10%, helping you maximize every capital dollar. New contracts include: • CE08367 – RFID-Enabled Medication Kit and Tray for Pharmacy Inventory Management • CE08201 – Fully Automated High-Density Pharmacy Storage and Retrieval Systems • CE08333 – Surgical Microscopes • CE08334 – Lab Microscopes • CE08335 – Ophthalmology Microscopes • CE08353 – Slide Scanners These additions support pharmacy automation, operating rooms, and laboratory diagnostics, enabling improved efficiency, accuracy, and patient care outcomes. Connect with your Member Success Representative to review contract options and secure the right solution before fiscal year-end. 🔗 publuu.com/flip-book/8739… #CapitalEquipment #HealthcareProcurement #HospitalOperations #CapitalPlanning #PatientSafety

🥗Happy Dietitians Day! Today we’re recognizing dietitians across Canada for the important role they play in healthcare, supporting patient recovery, promoting well-being, and helping teams deliver high-quality nutrition care. We’re pleased to highlight Maria O'Connell, Manager of Food Services at Michael Garron Hospital and a member of our Nutrition & Food Services Advisory Committee (NFSAC). Maria brings valuable insight and experience to the committee, helping shape conversations that support healthcare foodservice across our network. In the graphic below, Maria shares what she finds most rewarding about her work. At HealthPRO Canada, we’re proud to support this work through our Revitalized Nutrition & Food Program, helping healthcare organizations access nutritious, high-quality food solutions while maximizing value. This #DietitiansDay, we thank Maria and all dietitians for the expertise, care, and dedication they bring to patients and communities every day. Learn more about our Revitalized Nutrition and Food Program here: healthprocanada.com/nutrition-and-…

🎉𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Today we’re recognizing the people who make HealthPRO Canada what it is — our incredible team. Every day, you bring dedication, collaboration, and purpose to the work you do in support of hospitals, clinicians, and healthcare teams across the country. Through world-class procurement, data-driven insights, and strong stakeholder connections, you help deliver greater value to the 2,000+ member healthcare facilities and suppliers we serve. Your efforts help drive meaningful impact across Canada’s healthcare system, and we’re grateful for the passion and expertise you bring to our mission. Thank you for everything you do and for making HealthPRO Canada a Great Place to Work! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #GPTW #healthcar

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿! 👏 Today’s HealthPRO Canada Innovative Supplier Spotlight showcased solutions making a real impact in healthcare. We heard from: • 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰. – Remote Patient Monitoring AI-Driven Modular Platform • 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗾 – Nano-Hydrogel Hypochlorous Acid Gel • 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰. – Wheelchair & Walker Transfer & Ambulation Device • 𝗣𝗼𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 – Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator of the Tongue HealthPRO Canada’s Innovation Accelerator Program enables healthcare organizations to pilot, adopt, and scale innovative solutions while reducing the procurement and compliance barriers that often slow adoption. Through pre-negotiated agreements with no risk and no minimum order requirements, organizations can quickly access technologies designed to create immediate impact — from improving workflows and enhancing patient outcomes to supporting sustainability efforts. These solutions are simple to adopt and ready when you are. 💡Curious how these solutions could work for your organization? Reach out to your HealthPRO Canada Member Success Representative to explore these products and others available through our Innovation Accelerator Program. Learn more: bit.ly/4tp0P7E #HealthcareInnovation #InnovationInAction #ClinicalExcellence #HealthcareProcurement #InnovationAccelerator #MemberSuccess

At HealthPRO Canada, we’re proud to welcome a fourth-year pharmacy student each year for a placement with our Pharmacy - Product Quality team, offering a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how procurement and quality processes support patient care across Canada. Over the past five weeks, Marianne Rojas, a PharmD student from the University of Toronto, has been gaining firsthand insight into the operational and strategic decisions that help ensure healthcare providers have access to safe, high-quality medications. One of her biggest takeaways? “My experience at HealthPRO Canada has been very eye-opening. It has given me a distinct perspective on the operational and procurement processes that support patient care at a systems level.” During her placement, Marianne contributed to a project creating a list of moisture-sensitive medications under contract and gained insight into how pharmacists apply their hospital experience to procurement decisions. Read more about Marianne’s experience and what’s next in her pharmacy journey: lnkd.in/eBTxphsX #Pharmacy #HealthcareProcurement #FuturePharmacists #PatientSafety

👉 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 HealthPRO Canada is seeking experienced leaders from our member organizations to join our national, member-based Board of Directors and support the delivery of our strategic priorities. Are you an experienced leader in Supply Chain, Procurement, Stakeholder Relations, Public Affairs, Information Technology, AI, Corporate Governance, or Finance? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at a national scale. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻? As Canada’s leading group contracting provider for healthcare, HealthPRO Canada unites over 2,000 healthcare facilities to deliver greater value, efficiency, and innovation. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 📄 Submit the HealthPRO Canada Skills Matrix and a brief resume to tomope@healthprocanada.com 📆 Application deadline: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🔗 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/4d2AyWC Know someone who’d be a great fit? Nominate a colleague or share this opportunity with your network. #Leadership #BoardOpportunities #HealthcareLeadership #BoardOfDirectors #Procurement

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in Canada. The encouraging part? Many risk factors are influenced by everyday habits. Not dramatic changes. Not one-month challenges. Consistent choices that support your health over time. For Heart Month, our HPROs shared the simple things they do to keep their hearts strong. Moving more. Managing stress. Prioritizing sleep. Making time for connection. Because heart health is not a February goal. It is a lifelong commitment. Press play to hear what keeps our team healthy and take one idea you can carry forward long after this month ends. ❤️ What is one habit you are building for the long run? #HeartMonth #HeartHealth #HealthyHabits #WellnessAtWork #HealthcareCommunity

Don’t miss our upcoming Innovative Supplier Spotlight webinar! Join us Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m. ET to meet new suppliers from HealthPRO Canada’s Innovation Accelerator Program, including @GreyboxSolution, @BiomiqHealth, Bisep Innovations Inc., and @PonsTherapy. Can’t attend the full session? No problem! Register anyway and drop in for the supplier presentations most relevant to you. 👉Register today: bit.ly/4s54OEW #HealthcareInnovation #InnovationAccelerator #HealthcareSuppliers #MedicalInnovation

Today, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate Pink Shirt Day! This year, we’re sprinkling kindness through small actions, thoughtful words, and showing up for one another. 💗 To mark Pink Shirt Day, HPROs attended a webinar on bullying in the workplace, focused on recognizing bullying and toxic behaviours, strategies for addressing and intervening, healthy communication techniques, and creating and sustaining a respectful workplace culture. By choosing kindness, standing up against bullying, and building a culture rooted in respect and inclusion, we help create spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Let’s keep sprinkling kindness on Pink Shirt Day and every day. #PinkShirtDay #KindnessMatters #SprinkleKindness

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Join our upcoming Innovation Supplier Spotlight webinar to meet new suppliers in HealthPRO Canada’s Innovation Accelerator Program, including Greybox Solutions Inc., Biomiq, Bisep Innovations Inc., and PoNS Therapy, and learn how their solutions can support your teams and the patients you help. 📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭:𝟭𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗧 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: • Clinicians • Procurement teams • Innovation and Product Standardization committee members • Nurse educators • Healthcare leaders involved in product decisions Can’t attend the full session? Register anyway and drop in for the supplier presentation most relevant to your role and interests. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: bit.ly/4s54OEW Be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare. #HealthcareInnovation #InnovationAccelerator #HealthcareSuppliers #MedicalInnovation #Webinar

🚑 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 When a member comes to us with a need, we look for ways to make that solution work for everyone. Developed through our Signature Process with British Columbia Emergency Health Services (@BC_EHS), these new multi-supplier contracts make it easier for HealthPRO Canada members to access trusted suppliers, streamline uniform programs, and benefit from collective buying power. From customized uniforms and footwear to inventory management and online ordering, these agreements are designed to support the day-to-day demands of paramedic services across Canada. 🔗𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: bit.ly/45XX7HZ 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿. Connect with your Member Success representative to learn more. #HealthPROCanadaMember #NewContracts #ParamedicServices #SignatureServices #CollectiveBuying

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, @GreyCounty! HealthPRO Canada is growing again, now including Grey County's long-term care homes and paramedic services in our national network. This milestone unlocks nearly 4,000 contracts and 500+ trusted supplier partnerships to help teams deliver even better care. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/4tz5qnF #HealthPROCanadaMember #HealthcareExcellence #LongTermCare #ParamedicServices #CollectiveBuyingPower

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? Meet Chris McBain, Superintendent of Logistics for Frontenac Paramedics. He joined the Clinical Contract Advisory Committee (CCAC) to ensure paramedicine has a voice in conversations shaping healthcare across Canada. In this spotlight, Chris reflects on how his frontline experience influences the decisions he makes today and the mindset that guides him through complex challenges. Hint: it starts with remembering why you began. Grounded by a farm-raised work ethic and a little Indiana Jones wisdom, he is helping strengthen healthcare from the field to the boardroom. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. #CommitteeSpotlight #HealthPROCanadaMember #Paramedicine #HealthcareLeadership #CanadianHealthcare #CollaborationInHealthcare

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. During a national shortage of dantrolene, the only treatment for a rare, potentially fatal reaction to anesthesia, one situation revealed just how quickly risk can escalate. That’s when Tammy Valliere, Specialist, Pharmacy Member Success at HealthPRO Canada, stepped in, activating 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 and leveraging our unique role as a common link between hospitals and suppliers nationwide to create visibility when it mattered most. What happened next demonstrates the power of connection, coordination, and decisive action in protecting patient care. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: bit.ly/4afN6qX #Collaboration #PatientSafety #DrugShortages #HealthcareSupplyChain #PharmacyLeadership #HealthcareInAction