Empower Clinics Inc. has been awarded a contract with the British Columbia First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) to provide diabetic testing products for communities supported by the agency.
Under the contract, MediSure Canada -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Empower -- will supply the FNHA with its proprietary MediSure Multi-User Glucose Meter, Test Strips, and Control Solution to August 31, 2023.
Empower noted that Diabetes Canada cites the rate of First Nations with diabetes living on reserve at 17% and 12% for those residing off reserve, compared to only 5% among the general population.
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Through collaboration with the FNHA's community delivery program, Empower said MediSure is fulfilling its mission of providing affordable, high-quality diabetic management products to all Canadians. In conjunction with other contracts, MediSure is forging ahead on its path to become the preferred Canadian supplier of diabetic management devices.
"As a British Columbian, I'm honoured to enter into this contract with the FNHA and assist with their communities' diabetic needs," said Empower CEO Steven McAuley in a statement.
"Both the FNHA and Empower are striving to push the boundaries of healthcare through partnerships and delivery options that provide accessible high quality healthcare services for better patient outcomes. This is one of many contracts we are working to secure with MediSure's industry-leading and cost-effective medical devices."
The FNHA is the health and wellness partner to over 200 diverse First Nations communities and citizens across British Columbia.
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