News - Kelvin Goertzen

Province seeking nominations for 2018 Health Innovation Awards

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.

Posted: 07/23/2018 at 11:00 am

Health system transformation blueprint released

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.

Posted: 06/23/2018 at 10:00 am

Walk-in connected care clinic to open at Concordia Hospital

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.

Posted: 06/14/2018 at 11:00 am

Paramedicine declared regulated health profession

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.

Posted: 06/02/2018 at 10:00 am

Registered nursing profession now regulated 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.

Posted: 05/31/2018 at 11:00 am

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 at 1:00 pm

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 at 1:00 pm

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 at 9:00 am

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 at 11:00 am

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 at 11:00 am

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