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‘A lot of hope’: New beds welcomed by medical …

WEBThe new beds are part of a $65 million investment by the province to reduce wait times and increase capacity in the system. Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term care Uzoma …

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A father's fall takes us inside a broken health-care system

WEBIn today’s The Big Story podcast, Elizabeth Payne is a long-time health reporter. She knows the ins and outs of Canada’s health-care system — its triumphs and tragedies. …

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Health Care hub and housing coming to Portage Place

WEBPosted April 5, 2024 8:20 pm. The former IMAX theatre at Portage Place will turn into a hub for health care in Winnipeg’s downtown. The province announced Friday that they have …

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Some health-care projects, including nursing homes, on pause in …

WEBPosted December 19, 2023 6:20 pm. The Manitoba government is suspending many new health-care capital projects, including some personal care homes that have already …

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New space being dedicated for specialized care to stroke patients …

WEBIt’s being called the first of its kind in Manitoba. Over 18,000 sq. ft of space at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre is being dedicated to providing specialized care to stroke …

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Manitoba’s doctor shortage: medical professionals say the …

WEBPosted October 30, 2022 11:58 am. A shortage of more than 350 doctors in Manitoba is putting pressure on physicians on the frontline. Some medical professionals say the …

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Canada's strained healthcare system report CityNews Winnipeg

WEBWe’ve heard the warnings — staff shortages, long wait times, and difficulty accessing primary care — and a new report is offering a snapshot of the “enormous strain” on the …

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Epilepsy monitoring, recovery unit opens at Winnipeg’s HSC

WEBTuesday the province announced a new and expanded epilepsy monitoring unit and neurological recovery unit has opened at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC). “This new …

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Growing calls to better accommodation process for medical visits …

WEBA receiving home near Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre primarily serves residents of Nelson House but also tries to help clients living off-reserve. Amid public scrutiny of the …

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New safety officers at Manitoba hospitals aimed at reducing …

WEBSpecially trained and better equipped security staff are scheduled to start Monday at Manitoba’s largest hospital — the Health Sciences Centre — in a bid to reduce violence …

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First Indigenous-led addictions clinic opens in Winnipeg

WEBThe first Indigenous-led and culturally informed Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic is now operational in Winnipeg. The clinic, which offers many supports …

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Manitoba monitoring Strep A infections as Canada sees rise in cases

WEBCanada’s public health agency told CityNews over 4,600 invasive group A strep infections were reported in 2023, beating the previous record set in 2019 where over 3,200 cases …

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Frustration from Manitoba’s underused medical transport services

WEBUnderwood is echoing the frustrations of other private transport companies who say they could be doing more to support Manitoba’s health-care system. Underwood launched …

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Patient dies waiting for treatment in Winnipeg CityNews Winnipeg

WEBA patient died while waiting for treatment in the emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday. Manitoba’s Nurses Union says nurses have been voicing …

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Healthcare workers at Ten Ten Sinclair on the picket line as of

WEBHealthcare workers at an independent living facility in Winnipeg hit the picket line calling for an increase in wages. 160 healthcare workers are on the picket line, calling for fair …

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Province says progress is being made on health card backlog

WEBThe Government of Manitoba says it’s making progress in addressing the backlog of health card requests in the province, but some trying to get the critical piece of paper are …

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$31M expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre underway

WEBThe total cost of the project is expected to be $31 million, with the final project expected be completed in late 2024. Renovations of the health centre’s emergency department are …

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Manitoba healthcare workers could soon go on strike

WEBThe Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals says it’s been five years since they last had a contract and frustrations are rising among its members. The union, …

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Canada’s Alannah Myles perseveres amid health, legal battles

WEBIn her first interview in more than five years, Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles, best known for her sultry hit “Black Velvet,” opened up about her recent health battles …

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