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MB government announces $200-million investment to …

WEBThe Manitoba government is implementing a health human resource action plan moving to end mandating overtime by adding 2,000 health-care professionals with an investment of $200 million to retain, train and recruit health-care staff across the province.

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Formation of Southern MB ‘First Nation Health Authority’ …

WEBAfter two years of battling the COVID-19 global pandemic that disproportionately impacted southern First Nations, a holistic, trauma-informed Anishinaabe and Dakota healthcare system takes another step forward today, with Manitoba committing to developing an Agreement-in-Principle with Canada and the Southern Chiefs’ …

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COVID walk-in vaccine clinic at Brandon Shoppers Mall …

WEBPrairie Mountain Health will be holding a COVID vaccine walk in clinic on Thursday, February 10th from 11 am to 6 pm at the Shoppers Mall Brandon near Smitty’s.

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PMH releases schedule for walk-in vaccination clinics next …

WEBPrairie Mountain Health has released the schedule for Pfizer and Moderna WALK-INS & BOOKED appointment clinics for Sept 13-19th. Walk-in spots are always available on clinic days at Brandon and Dauphin supersite locations. Brandon – Keystone Centre Vaccine Supersite (enter off of 13th St.) Wed. Sept. 15 – Noon to 7 pm.

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MB government’s health-care listening tour continues – …

WEBThe Manitoba government is following through on its commitment to listen to front-line health-care workers with the launch of an online survey and another in-person conversation at St. Boniface Hospital, Premier Wab Kinew announced Thursday, January 11th in a media release.

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MB government expands, enhances pain care program in …

WEBThe Manitoba government will provide almost $4 million annually in new investments to the Manitoba Pain Care Program to add capacity and improve the patient experience, Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced in a media release today.

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More in-patient beds coming to Dauphin hospital – MB …

WEBConstruction is underway to add nine new beds at Dauphin Regional Health Centre, as part of a facility-wide renovation project that also includes a larger and more modern space to support cancer patients as they receive treatment and care, Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced …

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5 new doctors coming to Westman 94.7 STAR FM

WEBPhysicians and anticipated start dates are: • Dr. Saheed Balogun, Killarney Medical Clinic (commenced practice on Aug. 17); • Dr. Aisha Jan, Killarney Medical Clinic (anticipated start date Sept.15); • Dr. Manal El-Mazahy, Minnedosa Medical Group (anticipated start date mid-Sept.); • Dr. Michael Abdalmassih, Swan River Primary Care

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Prairie Mountain Health announces new CEO 94.7 STAR …

WEBThe Board of Directors of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is pleased to announce that Treena Slate has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Flu and COVID vaccine clinics to begin Oct 23rd in Prairie …

WEBPlease bring your Manitoba Health card and wear short sleeves if possible. If you are unwell or feeling ill, please do not attend your vaccine appointment. If you need to cancel, please call 1-844-626-8222. Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics will begin Monday, October 23rd.

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Staff shortages force some temporary ER closures and reduced …

WEBSummer staffing challenges at a number of health-care facilities located in the Prairie Mountain Health Region will result in the temporary adjustment of emergency department and hospital admission hours at several locations in order to ensure reliable and consistent health services for residents and visitors to the region.

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MB government expands rehab and physio options for hip and …

WEBHealth Minister Audrey Gordon announced in a media release today that “the Manitoba government has made it easier for eligible Manitobans recovering from total hip and knee replacement surgery to access physiotherapy and rehabilitation services from any Manitoba physiotherapy clinic.”

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Manitoba budget to implement plastic health cards – budget to be

WEBBudget 2024 will set aside funding to scope and implement a new plastic health card to replace existing paper health cards. Premier Wab Kinew says “It’s 2024 – your health coverage shouldn’t rely on a torn, ripped-up health card.

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MB government approves additional funding to meet health …

WEBThe Manitoba government has approved $710-million in emergency funds through a “special warrant” to deal with staffing shortages in the health-care system.

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Manitoba NDP Premier Wab Kinew and his new cabinet were …

WEBIn a colourful and tradition-filled ceremony honouring the seven Indigenous nations in Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew was sworn in today as premier of Manitoba, alongside the 14 other members of his cabinet. “Manitobans have entrusted us with the great honour of leading our province and I do not take this responsibility lightly,” said …

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MB NDP’s first budget focuses primarily on health-care and cost …

WEBIn a media release, the Manitoba government said Tuesday (Apr 2) that Budget 2024 delivers on the government’s commitments to rebuild health care across Manitoba and lower costs for families.

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Province marks ‘World Aids Day’ with community-led HIV and …

WEBIn a media releases today, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced the government is “addressing Manitoba’s rising rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by supporting community-based approaches to treatment and care.”

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Longer wait times are expected in the E-R at Brandon Regional …

WEBLonger wait times are expected in the E-R at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) advises that wait times experienced at Brandon Regional Health Centre’s Emergency Department are anticipated to be longer as staff undergo training involving a new electronic patient record (EPR) system. However, …

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PMH released schedule for Dec 20 to 30 COVID vaccination clinics

WEBPrairie Mountain Health has released the schedule for December 20 to 30 COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The clinics are for ALL ages 5 years old and up and for first, second and third doses if eligible, and clinics will be a …

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