MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 8, 2019 - Today, Cynthia Valaitis, President and CEO of HealthPRO, Canada's procurement services organization, was named one of 100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain. 

Launched for the first time this year by the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), the top 100 list celebrates achievers in Canada's supply chain sector and key contributors to the success of their organizations who serve as role models for others within the profession.

"I am both humbled and honoured by this recognition," says Ms. Valaitis. "At HealthPRO, we are privileged to work with an incredible group of supply chain experts and clinicians from across Canada's healthcare system, whose expertise contributes to delivering healthcare contracts for the highest quality products at the best value."

Cynthia has led the organization since 2013 and has been a key contributor to its success since 1996. The 100 women will be recognized at the SCMA Gala on May 30^th in Montreal. The full list can be found at SCMA.com/IWD2019.

About HealthPRO Procurement Services Inc.

HealthPRO is Canada's healthcare procurement services organization, representing the purchasing interests of more than 800 hospitals across the country. Through our national collective efforts, we source high quality products and services at the best value, while advancing issues that matter, including patient safety, innovation and assurance of supply. For more information, please visit www.healthprocanada.com.

For further information: Jennifer Potvin, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, HealthPRO, 905-568-3478 or jpotvin@healthprocanada.com