Mohawk Medbuy and Niagara Health Partnering to Equip New South Niagara Site Hospital
Large-scale procurement project supports a more connected health care system in the region
Niagara Health (NH) is partnering with Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) to equip the new South Niagara Site (SNS) hospital, which is expected to break ground this year. MMC, a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization, will collaborate with the SNS project team to procure the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) needed for the new facility in this growing region of the province.
“We’re honoured to be working with Niagara Health on a project of this scope,” said Raechel Griffin, MMC’s Vice President, Capital, FF&E and Nutrition Services Procurement. “Mohawk Medbuy’s expertise and long-standing relationships with suppliers allow us to drive maximum value for NH’s wide range of needs for this new hospital. By working as a true extension of our Member, MMC will ensure they realize significant savings and are fully supported throughout this multi-year process.”
Thousands of items that fall under the FF&E umbrella are needed to get the SNS hospital ready to deliver the best possible patient care. The hospital will need complex equipment such as diagnostic imaging systems, laboratory equipment and surgical equipment, along with other essential items, from hospital beds to waiting room seating and light fixtures.
MMC is providing a dedicated team of sourcing specialists that will be fully integrated with NH’s staff and offer end-to-end support for the entirety of the project. With MMC’s more than 30 years of experience in capital and FF&E procurement, NH will be able to leverage established MMC agreements to realize significant cost savings and meet key project milestones. This new range of comprehensive procurement support will increasingly be made available to other MMC Members with large-scale capital project needs.
“MMC was the natural choice as a partner to procure this wide range of essential equipment for our new hospital site,” said Sue Nenadovic, Director, Strategic Sourcing & Logistics at NH. “As a longtime Member of MMC, we’ve experienced firsthand the exceptional results they achieve. Relying on this trusted and proven partnership will ensure exceptional value for NH.”
Located in Niagara Falls, ON, the South Niagara Site hospital will be an integral part of Niagara Health’s connected health care system and strengthen access to local health services in the region. The 1.2 million-square-foot hospital will feature 469 beds, eight operating suites and 42 hemodialysis stations. It’s slated to open in 2028.
About Mohawk Medbuy
Mohawk Medbuy is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers, child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations across Canada. MMC provides value-driven procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, capital equipment (FF&E) and food/nutrition solutions, as well as offering warehousing/logistics, accounts payable and linen services. The Burlington, ON-based organization also has offices in Thunder Bay, London and Brantford and a linens facility in Hamilton.
About Niagara Health
Niagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives. Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians, volunteers and patient partners who contribute to our purpose of providing Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.