News - Kelvin Goertzen

Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government has made several appointments to the boards of the province’s five regional health authorities.

The City of Steinbach has received funding under the 2017 Municipal Road and Bridge Program. Kelvin Goertzen, MLA for Steinbach presented the grant at City Hall to Mayor Chris Goertzen.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is increasing the Affordable Food in Remote Manitoba retail subsidy rate to $1.60 per kilogram for milk, infant formula, and fresh fruit and vegetables in Churchill.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province will introduce a cap on dispensing fees to help reduce costs for patients and the provincial drug plan, and ensure pharmacies remain able to recover costs associated with dispensing drugs.

Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen has been re-elected for a two-year term as the co-chair of the Midwest Legislators U.S.-Canada relations committee.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is acting on the findings of numerous studies of the province’s health-care system and will establish a provincial health organization.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province is making improvements to rural emergency medical servicesincluding an investment of more than $1.7 million for enhanced paramedic staffing across three regional health authorities.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that Manitobans recovering from opioid addictions will receive new support with the removal of coverage criteria for suboxone to the Manitoba Pharmacare Program.

Ten outstanding Grade 12 students from rural, northern and urban areas across the province are being recognized for outstanding contributions to healthy living in their schools and communities.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that Stakeholder consultations on the self-regulation of paramedics are complete and the province has received the report from the consultant.