As part of the continued work of the 100 Million Mask Challenge, AHA and the Association for Health Care Resource and Materials Management have vetted a new partnership in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shortage of personal protective equipment.

Centerra is a procurement vendor that has an exclusive distribution agreement with a global manufacturer, designer and distributor of medical products including N95 masks, isolation gowns, face shields, thermometers and sanitizers among other many other products.

Centerra is able to provide PPE and critical supplies to hospitals looking to purchase supplies. Additionally, they can offer sterilization support. To learn more please visit the 100 Million Mask website or the Centerra website.

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