Health PEI Signs on to Mohawk Medbuy’s MEALsource Program

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is pleased to announce that Health PEI, the province’s health authority, has signed on to its MEALsource nutrition procurement program. In doing so, Health PEI becomes the first MEALsource Member outside of Ontario – one of the growing number of public sector organizations across the country benefiting from MMC’s not-for-profit, shared services model.

“We’re excited to deepen our long-term relationship with Health PEI through our nutrition program,” said Tony DiEmanuele, MMC’s President and CEO. “Our MEALsource team has 55+ years of experience in bringing value, innovation and insight to public sector nutrition procurement. As the program continues to expand, we look forward to the incredible health and economic benefits Islanders will realize through MEALsource.”

Health PEI provides publicly funded health services throughout Prince Edward Island and has leveraged MMC’s value-based contracts for medical/surgical and pharmaceutical products for many years. Through MEALsource, MMC will further support Health PEI by working to procure nutrition solutions for the island’s hospitals, public long-term care facilities, addictions and mental health treatment centres and correctional facilities.

MEALsource offers aggregated volume pricing and access to new and innovative products – backed by MMC’s commitment to sourcing locally, where possible. PEI’s procurement directives and CFTA guidelines allow for local suppliers to be prioritized up to a defined financial threshold. As a long-time champion of sustainable, local food systems, MEALsource is uniquely positioned to facilitate Health PEI’s access to food and suppliers in the region.

“We’re very pleased to be working with Mohawk Medbuy to meet the complex nutritional needs of patients, staff and families across the province,” said Todd Gillis, Director of Materials Management, Health PEI. “Leveraging MEALsource’s significant buying power and expertise allows us to provide a broad range of nutritional choices while supporting local food suppliers and systems. It’s an excellent solution for us.”

About Health PEI

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

Health PEI’s primary goals are to:

  • Provide Islanders with safe, quality, person-centered care and services

  • Provide access to appropriate care by the right provider in the right setting

  • Optimize resources and processes to sustain a viable health care system

About Mohawk Medbuy

Mohawk Medbuy is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital equipment (FF&E) and nutrition solutions. MMC also provides data analytics, in-hospital services, warehousing/logistics, technology services, procure-to-pay services, accounts payable and linen services.

 With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and economic wellbeing. The Burlington, ON-based organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford and London, a distribution centre in Oakville and a linens facility in Hamilton.

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