News - Kelvin Goertzen

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new, one-bay emergency medical services facility was officially opened in St. Laurent, Manitoba.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new, palliative care program specialist will lead the development, co-ordination and delivery of palliative-care education to health-care providers and volunteers across the province.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province is launching a new social media awareness campaign in response to growing concerns over the number of reported overdoses due to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid narcotic.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that stakeholder consultations will soon be underway as the next step in the self-regulation of the paramedic profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act in Manitoba.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province is undertaking consultations to seek ideas and input from the public on improvements that will ensure the long-term sustainability of Manitoba’s health-care system.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen stated that the Manitoba government was proud to celebrate the fourth annual Nurse Practitioner Day on November 18 and to recognize the essential contribution made by these health professionals to the provincial health system.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province has appointed new boards for the five provincial regional health authorities to guide the provision of health-care services across the province.

Steinbach MLA and Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen, recently announced that the province is proud to celebrate Manitobans receiving Manitoba Council on Aging Recognition Awards in recognition of their leadership, contributions and commitment to their communities.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, recently announced that KPMG LLP has been awarded the contract for the Health Care Sustainability and Innovation Review.

Steinbach MLA and Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen, has announced that a new nursing station officially opened in Grand Rapids to ensure health-care services are available in the community.