Group Purchasing Organization
Group Purchasing Organization (SJHS-GPO) originated in 1992 as a not-for-profit program and system-wide approach to supporting the needs of St. Joseph’s Health System’s three hospitals, two long term care facilities and home care organization. Over the years, SJHS-GPO has grown significantly and is now national in scope, representing over 400 healthcare facilities across Canada. GPO unites healthcare industry stakeholders in the procurement of cost-effective capital equipment and food and nutrition solutions to put the needs of patients first.