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10/16/2008 Quebec’s Health Ministry Selects McKesson Canada to Lead Delivery of Advanced Medical Imaging across Health Systems McKesson announced today that it has been selected by the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, an agency of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services), to implement advanced medical imaging technologies across Quebec’s two largest hospital networks. In addition to improving patient services and collaboration among radiologists, McKesson Canada and its health information technology division, Integrated Healthcare
06/19/2008 MCKESSON CANADA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PROXIM BANNER Transaction helps strengthen independent-pharmacist business model
10/11/2007 McKesson Specialty and Strategic Answers Announce Partnership Partnership to further enhance McKesson Canada’s ability to offer clients a diverse suite of solutions specific to the unique challenges of oncology products.
07/05/2007 McKesson Foundation donates $200,000 to 12 non-profit organizations across Canada Each year the Foundation’s regional grants program funds specific projects or programs which help children and youth in the areas of heath and education.
07/05/2007 The McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship ProgramApplications for the McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program for customers, sponsored by the McKesson Foundation are now available. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2005.
05/17/2007 McKesson Canada and PharmaChoice Western complete long-term distribution agreementUnder the agreement, McKesson Canada is responsible for the primary distribution of pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter medications and consumer products to the 126 PharmaChoice Western members.
04/20/2007 Trends & Insight 2006 report now available online!The report summarizes the attitudes and opinions of pharmacy owners/managers, community and hospital pharmacists on key issues and emerging trends.
03/20/2007 Two Ontario hospitals give physicians new tools to advance patient safety Pioneering McKesson technologies will reduce potential for errors, enhance care
03/01/2007 Using retail automation to optimize efficiency, patient safety and customer service Kent Drugs, Richibucto, N.B.
01/04/2007 McKesson Canada Welcomes New President Paul C. Julian, Executive Vice-President, Group President, McKesson Corporation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Domenic Pilla, to the position of President of McKesson Canada.
10/10/2006 McKesson Canada Opens New Distribution Centre in Trenton, Ontario Canada’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler extends same-day service to customers in Ottawa-Toronto corridor
09/28/2006 McKesson Foundation Regional Grant applications now available for non-profit organizationsThe deadline to submit a project has been extended to November 7, 2006!
08/07/2006 Canada Health Infoway Selects McKesson as Preferred PACS VendorHorizon Medical Imaging certified to support drive for electronic health records in Canada
08/02/2006 Ontario Ministry of Health Selects McKesson to Reduce Wait Times for Surgery and Improve Healthcare AccessProject Designed to Improve Efficiencies and Optimize Surgical Capacity Throughout the Province of Ontario
06/23/2006 McKesson Canada's automation solutions recieve Best In KLAS award McKesson received 12 KLAS Awards in the Top 20: 2004 Best in KLAS year-end report.
06/15/2006 2006 Commitment to Care Awards for Outstanding Pharmacists – Application now available! The Commitment to Care Awards honour pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students and physicians who go beyond the call of duty in serving their patients and their community.
05/30/2006 McKesson Corporation and Parata Systems enter strategic alliance McKesson Canada’s U.S. parent company, McKesson Corporation, has announced today a strategic alliance with Parata Systems.
04/12/2006 McKesson Canada donates $100,000 to Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto McKesson Canada has donated $100,000 to fund one of five new practical laboratory-seminar rooms for the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto.
03/31/2006 McKesson Canada and Uniprix sign long-term partnership agreement Arrangement renewed to 2019
02/08/2006 Trends & Insights 2005 now available onlineThe online report is the largest survey of Canadian about pharmacists' attitudes and opinions today's top issues and emerging trends.
12/20/2005 New Pharmacy System to improve patient medication services at Victoria's Royal Jubilee New automated pharmacy system introduced at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C.
11/08/2005 McKesson Canada Celebrates its 100th Anniversary November 2005 marks the beginning of McKesson Canada's 100th anniversary — a celebration of our first century of service to Canada's health care market.
09/27/2005 McKesson Canada appoints new Vice President of Logistics Mr. Serge Imbeault is appointed to the position.
09/02/2005 Royal Ottawa Hospital introduces automated pharmacy system — Partners with McKesson Canada to create first of its kind in the region The Royal Ottawa Hospital is one of the first psychiatric hospitals in Canada to implement a centralized packaging system and point-of-care dispensing units designed by McKesson Canada.
02/07/2005 Hospital pharmacy automation improves patient care and safety Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario
02/04/2005 Reducing Costs and Improving Patient Care with McKesson Canada Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario
01/18/2005 McKesson Canada is pleased to announce the acquisition of Phase 4 Health McKesson Canada acquires the assets of Phase 4 Health.
10/20/2004 Hospital Business Expands McKesson Canada recently expanded its growing hospital business with two agreements as the preferred supplier of products to hospital pharmacies.
10/20/2004 McKesson Canada presents its 2004 Distinction AwardsMcKesson Canada’s 2004 Distinction Awards Ceremony was held this past September 20th, recognizing our outstanding business partners from the manufacturer community.
07/13/2004 McKesson Canada receives exclusive distribution rights for PACMED products McKesson Canada receives exclusive distribution rights for the PACMEDTM line of fully automated dose packaging systems.
04/26/2004 McKesson Canada announces joint venture in third-party logistics McKesson Canada announces joint venture between McKesson Outsource Logistics and Associated Logistics Solutions.
12/04/2003 McKesson Canada opens new Winnipeg Distribution Centre The new McKesson Canada Winnipeg Distribution Centre represents an investment of over $1 million, provides work to over 35 employees, and will generate sales in excess of $225 million annually.
08/28/2003 The Scarborough Hospital and McKesson Canada Break New Ground in Medication Safety The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) and McKesson Canada have entered into a strategic partnership for the implementation of a state-of-the-art integrated medication management system.
08/28/2003 The Centre Hospitalier Régional de Trois-Rivières (CHRTR) Breaks New Ground in Medication Safety The Centre Hospitalier Régional de Trois-Rivières is breaking ground in robotics by bringing in the latest generation in hospital pharmacy technology.
08/28/2003 Two Canadian Hospitals Break New Ground in Medication Safety with Cutting-Edge Technology Two Canadian hospitals are breaking ground in robotics by bringing in the latest generation in hospital pharmacy technology.
07/23/2003 CPDN announces Internet gateway for hospital pharmacy customers New national Logistics Services through McKesson Canada in 2004
04/07/2003 McKesson Canada launches a new version of its online order management application under the brand name PharmaClik Version 4.0 of e-ordering application adds functionality and supplier integration
10/10/2001 Pharmasave Drugs Renews Agreement Pharmasave Drugs (Pacific) Ltd. has renewed its primary supply agreement with McKesson Canada for an additional five years.
07/11/2001 McKesson Canada Redesigning Returns Process McKesson Canada has set up a cross-functional team to design a new returns process that will help improve system flexibility, efficiency and accuracy for its users.