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Province Announces Expansion to Winnipeg Cancer Hub to Better Support Patients Suspected of Having Cancer
June 10, 2015 Initiative Expanding to Help Patients Access Care, Treatment Faster: Minister Blady People in Winnipeg suspected of having cancer will have faster access to diagnostic and treatment services following the expansion of Winnipeg cancer hub services to primary care clinics, Health Minister Sharon Blady announced today. “When people are facing a possible diagnosis […]
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Province Expands Successful Stroke Emergency Care Program to Second Northern Manitoba Community
May 22, 2015 Telestroke Program Now Underway in The Pas: Minister Blady A successful program that provides specialized emergency care to stroke patients in rural communities has been expanded to The Pas, Health Minister Sharon Blady announced today. “During a stroke, it is important patients get care as soon as possible to reduce potential effects […]
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Harper Government improves accessibility for Canadians with disabilities in Winnipeg
May 21, 2015 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Employment and Social Development Canada The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance), and Lawrence Toet, Member of Parliament for Elmwood–Transcona, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, today announced $50,000 in funding to improve accessibility at Transcona Memorial United Church. Transcona […]
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Province Announces Construction Underway for New Long-term Care Facility in Morden
May 21, 2015 Tabor Home will Mean Better Long-term Care, Closer to Home: Minister Blady MORDEN—Construction is underway on a new 100-bed, long-term care facility here, Health Minister Sharon Blady announced at a sod-turning ceremony in the community today. “The new Tabor Home will provide families with quality long-term care in a modern facility, while […]
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Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation that would Help Protect Vulnerable Adults, Patients from Abuse by Care Providers
May 19, 2015 New Rules would Require Employers, Regulatory Bodies to be Notified When Employees Reported to Adult Abuse Registry: Minister Irvin-Ross The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would require officials to notify current or former employers, as well as professional licensing and regulatory bodies, when an alleged offender is reported to the Adult […]
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Manitoba Government Announces More Nurses Working Than Ever Before
May 11, 2015 An All Time High of More Than 17,800 Nurses Working In Manitoba: Minister Blady Manitoba families are benefiting from having more nurses providing front-line health care services, as the number of nurses working in the province continues to grow, Health Minister Sharon Blady announced during National Nursing Week, which runs May 11 […]
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A.N.A.C. Addresses 2015 Budget Shortfalls
PRESS RELEASE Ottawa, ON–April 23, 2015 A.N.A.C. ADDRESSES 2015 BUDGET SHORTFALLS The Aboriginal Nurses Association is expressing concern over the 2015 Federal Budget recently released, as it continues to grow inequities in our most vulnerable populations like the homeless and many Indigenous Peoples. “The message is clear that the federal government’s values are grounded in […]
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Manitoba Government Invests in Cutting-edge Research to Improve Health Outcomes
April 22, 2015 The Manitoba government is investing in three cutting-edge initiatives that will advance the province as a national and international leader in health research, Jobs and the Economy Minister Kevin Chief announced today. “By including patients directly in their work, these researchers are helping Manitobans currently affected by disease,” said Minister Chief. “Through […]
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Minister Glover Announces Funding for Addictions Prevention and Treatment Services in First Nations Communities in Manitoba
Government of Canada invests in supports and services to address prescription drug abuse April 14, 2015 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Health Canada The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today announced funding that will enhance access to addictions supports for prescription […]
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Minister Glover will make an announcement to support First Nation communities
April 13, 2015 On behalf of Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose, the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will announce an important health investment for First Nations Mental Health and Addictions. Date April 14, 2015 Time 1:00 p.m. CDT Location Native Addictions Council of Manitoba 160 Salter Street Winnipeg, MB Media […]
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