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Vaccine eligibility expanding to protect adults in northern MB, …

WEBThe province is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all adults who live or work in the Northern Regional Health Authority and expanding…

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COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Manitoba Winnipeg Sun

WEBDuring the week of Aug. 21-27, there were 622 lab-confirmed cases reported in Manitoba, which is an increase from 473 in the previous week. An average of 358 …

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We were warned and now a patient has died waiting for care in an …

WEBA patient died waiting for care at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg recently, which is a tragic event that did not need to happen. This advertisement has not …

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Manitoba doctors will be able to offer patient visits over telephone

WEBDoctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health have agreed for physicians to offer virtual patient visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, including telephone and video…

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Manitoba expanding critical care capacity for third wave

WEBManitoba Health is expanding critical care and hiring more nurses to handle the short- and long-term impacts of the third wave of COVID-19. This advertisement has …

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Reject silos, embrace connection to reach Manitoba's health-care …

WEBManitoba has a bold vision for the future of its health-care system. All it takes is one read of the Premier’s mandate letter to Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara and that …

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New and expanded epilepsy monitoring unit opens at HSC

WEBHealth minister Uzoma Asagwara applauds during a press conference to announce a new adult epilepsy monitoring unit at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg …

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Manitoba announces ‘bold’ plan to hire 100 doctors within a year

WEBThat includes hiring 100 new doctors in the next 12 months as part of a broader plan to rebuild health care, Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long …

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Movember focuses on mental health supports for

WEBMovember Bros Groups and Aboriginal Health & Wellness Center (AHWC) are continuing their services to help Indigenous men who are struggling with mental health in response …

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HAL’S HEADLINES: Keep health care workers safe Winnipeg Sun

WEBArticle content. Another close call has Health Sciences Centre looking at artificial intelligence to keep its people safe. The Manitoba Nurses’ Union says a large …

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Surgeries postponed as viruses impact hospital capacity: health

WEBHealth Minister Uzoma Asagwara said hospitals have postponed scheduled surgeries as capacity is strained, in part, by people with influenza presenting to …

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Government adding 50 new beds to HSC to help reduce wait times

WEBHSC chief medical officer Dr. Manon Pelletier speaks at a press conference to announce the addition of 50 new beds consisting of 35 medicine, 10 psychiatric and five …

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New WRHA CEO ready to help ‘protect the health of Manitobans’

WEBNader replaces outgoing CEO Vicki Kaminski who was hired on an 18-month term and will remain in her position until May 27 to help transition Nader to his new role. …

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Manitoba injecting $455 million into new Portage hospital

WEBHandout: Southern Health Photo by Handout / Southern Health. Construction is underway on a new $455 million health-care centre in Portage la Prairie …

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MACHP, Shared Health reach agreement in principle Winnipeg Sun

WEBA Manitoba health care union says it has made an agreement in principle on major monetary items and will delay its June 15 strike. Read on.

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New minor treatment clinic at HSC to open next month

WEBIn a news release, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says the nearly $3 million primary clinic will open on Aug. 9. The clinic will serve a neighbourhood …

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Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus on fixing …

WEBHe said that work includes adding front-line health staff while building new emergency rooms and a cancer care facility. “Fixing health care is probably one of the …

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Province invests $31.6M to expand Selkirk Regional Health Centre

WEBThe province announced Friday it’s investing $31.6 million to expand the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, positioning the site to expand its role in the…

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