News - Health

The Manitoba government will upgrade health-care facilities across the province by investing approximately $9.7 million in 13 new projects.

Health-care professionals and clinical experts recently gathered to continue work on the development of a provincewide plan that will deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care for Manitobans.

The first of five Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics is now open at Winnipeg’s Crisis Response Centre, offering front-line help for Manitobans suffering from addictions.

The Do More Agriculture Foundation will begin accepting applications from rural communities for mental health first aid training under its community fund for mental health first aid this coming Monday.

The Lions Prairie Manor Personal Care Home, operated by Southern Health-Santé Sud, has had conditions placed on its operating licence after an investigation revealed some provincial standards were not being met at the facility.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that nominations are now open for the Health Innovation Awards, which recognize successful initiatives across the province throughout all aspects of the health-care system.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is moving forward with plans for broad health-system changes that will improve the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health-care services across the province.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a walk-in connected care clinic will be opening at Concordia Hospital next summer, providing access to care for area residents in need of same-day health-care services.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that paramedicine is now a regulated health profession in Manitoba under The Regulated Health Professions Act.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that regulations bringing the registered nursing profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act are now in effect.