News - Kelvin Goertzen

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province is investing more than $3.4 million to purchase and install a replacement magnetic resonance imager (MRI) at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a construction contract has been awarded for a $23-million project to redevelop and expand the emergency department at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that to recognize the efforts of paramedics across the province, a member-based specialty licence plate is now available to qualifying Manitoba emergency medical services providers.

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.

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.

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.