News - Southern Health-Santé Sud

The province is moving forward with the construction of a new 143-bed personal care home in Steinbach to support those needing 24-hour supervision or nursing care.

Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen recently presented national honours for exemplary service to 22 Manitoba paramedics, including seven from Southern Health – Santé Sud.

The Emergency Department at the Ste. Anne Hospital will have new hours as a result of the community experiencing a temporary physician shortage.

The Lions Prairie Manor Personal Care Home, operated by Southern Health-Santé Sud, has had conditions placed on its operating licence after an investigation revealed some provincial standards were not being met at the facility.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has identified the first human case of West Nile Virus of 2018.

If you notice a large, blue ‘W’ in the window of your local grocery store or library, feel free to drop in and fill up your water bottle. The sign means that businesses and organizations in the community are participating in a national tap refilling initiative called Blue W.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that 11 new full-time paramedics and two part-time paramedics are now working in Southern Health-Santé Sud as part of a series of investments to enhance the province’s emergency medical services.

Southern Health-Santé Sud will be holding seasonal flu clinics throughout the region beginning October 23, 2017 and ending November 18, 2017.

Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that an additional 16 physicians have been recruited to work in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region.

Together with Southern Health-Santé Sud, Tabor Home Governing Board and the community of Morden and extended area, Premier Brian Pallister marked the official opening of a new, $38.7-million personal care home.