The move adds capital and food/nutrition procurement to MMC’s services
BURLINGTON – February 18, 2021 – Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) and St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) are pleased to announce that they have finalized an agreement for MMC to acquire St. Joseph’s Health System Group Purchasing Organization (SJHS-GPO).
Mohawk Medbuy and SJHS-GPO, two national, not-for-profit group purchasing organizations, have enjoyed a close working relationship for many years. Since 2010, MMC has been providing SJHS-GPO with resources such as accounting, IT, and marketing support. In addition, they share many of the same Members as well as a commitment to value-driven procurement processes that maximize the benefits to Canada’s health care providers. The acquisition builds on the existing relationship and brings St. Joseph’s GPO into the Mohawk Medbuy fold – expanding MMC’s offerings beyond Medical/Surgical and Pharmaceutical Procurement and Accounts Payable, Logistics and Linen services.
SJHS-GPO is a leader in delivering flexible, value-based sourcing solutions specifically focused on capital equipment and food/nutrition. Their collaborative approach has helped the organization grow to more than 450 Members in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, and the Yukon Territories. As part of the terms of the agreement, Mohawk Medbuy will retain all SJHS-GPO’s Brantford-based staff and maintain the successful CAPsource and MEALsource programs led by Jay Ayres.
“This acquisition is a natural next step in the long-standing relationship between our two organizations,” said Tony DiEmanuele, President and CEO of MMC. “It builds on our pharmacy and med/surg base with leading capital and nutritional sourcing programs – and aligns with government objectives of consolidation in public sector sourcing.”
“We’re extremely proud of what our GPO team has built over the past 28 years – and the tremendous value they’ve brought to health care providers and patients across Canada,” said St. Joseph’s Health System Interim President and CEO Winnie Doyle, “We wanted to see that great work continue and know Mohawk Medbuy has the scale, resources and systems to support that going forward.”
The two organizations consummated the acquisition last week, following the completion of due diligence. The transaction closes on April 1, 2021.
About Mohawk Medbuy
Mohawk Medbuy supports more than 150 hospitals and hundreds of other health care providers in Ontario, New Brunswick and PEI with strategic sourcing, pharmacy services, warehousing and logistics, accounts payable services and linen services. The Burlington-based, not-for profit organization also has an office in London and a linen facility in Hamilton.
About St. Joseph’s Health System
St. Joseph’s Health System is a multi-site health system dedicated to improving the health of communities and a system wide approach to health care through citizen centred, integrated care. They serve a population of more than 2 million people from Hamilton to Kitchener through hospitals, long-term care, home care, hospice, research and education, group purchasing and international outreach.
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada is saddened to announce the death of Sister Margaret Kane at St. Joseph’s Residence, London on January 30, 2021 in her 62nd year as a Sister of St Joseph.
Sister Margaret was the daughter of the late Howard Kane and Margaret Daly and was predeceased by her brother, Richard. She will be remembered with much love, and missed by her sister-in-law Jo-Ann Kane, her nephew Michael and his wife Cynthia and family, her niece Jennifer and Stephen Doxsee and family and the members of her Religious Community.
Sister Margaret ministered as an educator. Rooted in faith and the love of the congregation, she used her compassion, animation skills, administrative abilities, and sense of humour as an effective teacher and Principal in Hamilton, Hespeler, Stoney Creek and Dawson Creek British Columbia. She then accepted the role of Director of Formation for the congregation and became the Director of St. Joseph’s Centre of Spirituality in Hamilton. She took some time to continue Theological studies at Toronto School of Theology and joined the staff of Ignatius College in Guelph as the Director of the Institute for Communal Life. Her gifts as a skilled facilitator and Spiritual Director were deeply appreciated in Canada, the United States and Japan.
Sister Margaret was elected the General Superior of the Hamilton Community in 1999. During her time as Congregational Leader she also served a term as President of the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada. Upon completion of her time in leadership she returned to the ministries of Facilitation, Retreat Director and Spiritual Direction.
Public visitation will take place at PX Dermody’s Funeral Home, Upper Gage Street, Hamilton on Thursday, February 4 from 2 to 4 pm. If you wish to visit, please register on-line at www.dermodys.com or by phone 905-388-4141. COVID-19 protocols are in place. Masks must be worn.
A private Funeral Service will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Burlington on Friday, February 5 at 10:30 am. If you wish to view the service virtually please log into the website for the live link. Private interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington will follow.
Condolences may be sent to the Sisters of St Joseph, 302-911 Golf Links Road Ancaster, Ontario L9K 1H9 or www.csjcanada.org and click on Donate.
(Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021 – HAMILTON) – St. Joseph’s Health System has announced that John Yip has withdrawn his acceptance of the position of Senior Vice-President, Health System Performance and Chief Administrative Officer.
As SJHS prepares to launch a search for a new President and CEO, we are reviewing the most effective administrative structure for the benefit of our communities as we work to fulfil our mission.
John will remain on in his role as President and CEO of Kensington Health, a position he has held since 2015.
We wish John continued success in his career.
About St. Joseph’s Health System
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is one of the largest healthcare organizations in Canada, and is the only system in Ontario delivering a full continuum of health care services (acute care, long-term care, home care, palliative care, transitional care, rehab, etc.). SJHS covers a large geography, spanning two LHINs and serving more than 2 million people. SJHS is a globally recognized leader for innovation in models of patient-centred integrated care. SJHS has a unique partnership with Niagara Health to leverage each organization’s strengths to bring better care to the people in the communities we serve.
(HAMILTON, ONTARIO – January 11, 2021) The St. Joseph’s Health System is committed to providing the best health care possible for our patients and the communities we serve.
The staff, physicians, nurses and volunteers across our organization have proven themselves to be heroes throughout the very challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
We commend them for their dedication and want to extend our gratitude.
St. Joseph’s Health System and Dr. Thomas Stewart have parted ways on a without cause basis. His requested vacation was Board approved.
All terms of Dr. Stewart’s contract will be upheld by both parties.
Our focus is to lift our communities by caring for our patients and their families.
To that end, we are pleased to announce that Winnie Doyle has been appointed as the Interim President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health System effective January 18, 2021.
Ms. Doyle was Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs and spent time as Interim President of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Now, under Ms. Doyle’s leadership, we will continue to provide the excellent and compassionate health care that the people in our communities have come to rely on.
In response to a number of issues related to the international travel of St. Joseph’s Health System CEO, Dr. Thomas Stewart, and the recent decision by the Niagara Health System Board to end the provision of CEO services, we are re-convening a meeting of the Board today (January 7).
We understand that we are facing a very serious issue and, as a Board, must take the necessary time to deliberate and listen to our staff and community. Please know, that at all times, we remain committed to St. Joseph’s Health System’s legacy of compassionate care for those we are privileged to serve.
St. Joseph’s Health System CEO Dr. Tom Stewart was on approved vacation from Dec. 18 – Jan 05. During that time, he travelled to the Dominican Republic.
We recognize and value the efforts of all our staff who have been working tirelessly and with great dedication. We encourage and support our staff taking vacation time while following public health advice.
“I regret this non-essential travel and I’m sorry,” said Dr. Stewart. “I recognize everyone should be avoiding non-essential travel now, including me.”
“As a health system leader, my actions in no way reflect the tireless dedication and commitment of the staff at St. Joseph’s Health System, who continue to live the legacy of our organization every day.”
Dr. Stewart will be self-isolating at home for two weeks.
Brian Guest
Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary
St. Joseph’s Health System