News - Kelvin Goertzen

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.

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.

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

The Manitoba government is investing $50,000 to support Headway, a program in Steinbach that brings together social service agencies, police and community organizations to provide comprehensive supports for at-risk youth and their families.

Ambulance fees have been reduced by $85 as part of the Manitoba government’s continuing efforts to deliver more affordable emergency service to families throughout the province.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that 15 Manitobans will serve on a transitional council that will guide implementation of a college of paramedics.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has approved more than 120 projects across the province with funding totaling nearly $30 million to ensure health-care facilities are properly maintained.

Planned safety improvements in Steinbach for the intersection at PTH 52 and West Industrial Road, including the installation of new traffic control signals, have been given the green light.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province has received the final report of the Wait Times Reduction Task Force.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that steps are being taken to further strengthen internal privacy processes and protocols following the receipt and review of a Manitoba ombudsman’s report titled Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Provincial Drug Program Privacy Investigation: Collection, Use, Disclosure, Security.