The Ottawa Hospital Signs on to Mohawk Medbuy’s MEALsource Nutrition Procurement Program
Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is pleased to welcome The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) to our MEALsource nutrition procurement program. TOH is one of hundreds of public sector organizations across the country benefiting from MMC’s not-for-profit, shared services model.
TOH has leveraged MMC’s sourcing solutions for medical/surgical supplies for several years and transitioned to our Pharmacy Program in 2023. Expanding our partnership to nutrition is the natural next step in working together to strengthen the health care supply chain in Eastern Ontario.
“We’re excited to deepen our long-term relationship with The Ottawa Hospital through our nutrition program,” said Tony DiEmanuele, MMC’s President and CEO. “MEALsource is tailored by province to local farmers and actively fosters opportunities for them to participate in the health care nutrition procurement process. Through this partnership, MMC is uniquely positioned to enhance TOH’s access to food producers and suppliers in Eastern Ontario – allowing TOH patients to enjoy the significant nutritional benefits of locally sourced food.”
Drawing on more than five decades of health care nutrition procurement experience, MMC’s MEALsource program allows Members to easily customize their nutrition offerings to meet the individual needs of their patients and facilities. Members participate fully in the product selection process, and MEALsource’s aggregated volume pricing helps hospitals maximize value for their specific nutritional requirements.
“We’re very happy to be working with Mohawk Medbuy to meet the complex nutritional needs of our patients,” said Kevin Peters, TOH’s Executive Director, Clinical Operations. “Quality nutrition is a vital part of our patients’ health and recovery. By leveraging MEALsource’s significant buying power, TOH can access a broad range of nutritional choices that support both patient wellbeing and local food suppliers. It’s an excellent solution for us.”
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s top learning and research hospitals where we are guided by our vision to provide the world-class and compassionate care we would all want for our loved ones. Our multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, is home to the Regional Trauma Centre and Cancer Centre, and to discoveries that are adopted globally.
Backed by generous support from the community, we are focused on reshaping the future of health care to improve the health of our diverse population of patients from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Nunavut.
For more information about The Ottawa Hospital, visit OttawaHospital.on.ca.
About Mohawk Medbuy
Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) 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 redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital support, warehousing/logistics, technology, procure-to-pay, accounts payable and linens. MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and economic wellbeing – and fosters the participation of Indigenous businesses.
Based in Burlington, ON, MMC operates regional hubs in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford and London, a distribution centre in Oakville and a linens facility in Hamilton.