News Tag - Health

New state-of-the-art emergency department to open at Grace Hospital

A new state-of-the-art emergency department will open at Grace Hospital on Tuesday, May 29 and is expected to treat 35,000 patients this year.

Posted: 05/27/2018

White-nose bat syndrome found in Manitoba

Manitoba Sustainable Development advises its first case of white-nose syndrome in bats has been identified after testing confirmed the disease has been found in bats in the Lake St. George area.

Posted: 05/23/2018

Health-care facilities to see nearly $16 million in new specialized medical equipment

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that nearly $16 million in specialized medical equipment will be purchased and installed at health-care facilities in Winnipeg, Brandon and Portage la Prairie.

Posted: 05/19/2018

Mental health and addictions strategy sets out bold plan to address long-standing service gaps

Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new mental health and addictions strategic plan was launched, outlining a path to enhancing access to quality services.

Posted: 05/16/2018

Redevelopment of pediatric cardiology clinic at HSC announced

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is prioritizing the redevelopment and relocation of the pediatric cardiology clinic at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.

Posted: 05/11/2018

Province to fund rapid access to addictions medicine clinics

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government will establish five rapid-access, front-line clinics across the province to treat individuals seeking help for substance-related addictions, including patients struggling with opiate, methamphetamine and alcohol addiction.

Posted: 05/10/2018

Government funds 60 new paramedic positions in rural Manitoba

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is moving forward with plans to enhance the province’s emergency medical services (EMS) system by providing funding for 60 new, full-time paramedic positions.

Posted: 05/01/2018

Government invests $5.1 million in new medical equipment

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has approved $5.1 million in funding to purchase specialized medical equipment for Manitoba health-care facilities.

Posted: 04/20/2018

Public health information management system extended to Manitoba First Nations

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new information sharing agreement will enable 63 First Nations across the province to access Manitoba’s public health information management system.

Posted: 04/19/2018

Province commits to improving performance in hip, knee replacement and cataract surgeries

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government will continue to support innovation in priority surgeries.

Posted: 04/12/2018