News - Health

New data released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows Manitoba’s plan for lowering emergency wait times in Winnipeg is working.

A new drug protocol will allow paramedics to administer Olanzapine to agitated people who have used methamphetamine and are at risk of suffering psychosis.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $5.3 million to significantly increase the number of hip replacements, knee replacements and cataract surgeries in Manitoba in 2019.

The Manitoba government will issue a request for proposals later this month to engage a residential addictions facility within the province to treat individuals experiencing severe addiction and mental health disorders.

The province is reminding Manitoba seniors that the high-dose influenza vaccine is once again available for residents of long-term care facilities aged 65 years and older.

The chief provincial public health officer confirmed that two cases of measles have been reported in Manitoba.

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging everyone who can to be vaccinated to protect themselves and their families against influenza.

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is preparing for the legalization of non-medicinal cannabis across Canada Oct. 17 by launching its public education campaign on cannabis with a focus on public health and safety.

Amendments to the Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Product Act will allow medical cannabis users to medicate in some public places.

Twelve new members, including Steinbach resident Candice Cancade, have been appointed to Manitoba’s Mental Health Review Board.