News - Health

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province has issued a request for proposal to recruit a consultant to assist in the development of a mental health strategy comprising mental health and addictions programs and services, with an emphasis on better co-ordination and access.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province released a report commissioned following a review of Manitoba home care services by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in 2015.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province has launched a social media and web-based public awareness campaign to inform the public of the significant impact of reduced and eroding federal funding for health care.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is reminding Manitobans of health concerns related to colder temperatures.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister, Kelvin Goertzen, announced that those at risk of an opioid overdose now have access to naloxone kits and other supports in more than nine locations across the province.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government has established a Wait Time Reduction Task Force with two committees to examine and address waits for emergency care and priority procedures such as surgeries and diagnostic tests.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is reducing ambulance fees across the province effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Provincial public health officials confirmed that cases of mumps continue to be reported in Manitoba.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that consultations are underway for ideas and improvements to ensure the long-term sustainability of the province’s health-care system.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new, one-bay emergency medical services facility was officially opened in St. Laurent, Manitoba.