News - Health

New research proves pulses help prevent diseases and protect your health

New clinical research recently released shows that eating pulses – beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas – can help combat chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes and contribute to overall good health.

Posted on 02/28/2009 at 11:28 am

Victoria Lifeline offers $1,000 grant to rural communities who want to provide health promotion activities

After 20 years of personal response services for older adults throughout Manitoba, Victoria Lifeline offers a new enhancement to its resources for rural Manitoba.

Posted on 02/07/2009 at 3:05 pm

Comprehensive food safety systems not product testing key to guarding against listeria

A Winnipeg based food safety expert suggests comprehensive food safety systems is the best line of defense against the bacterial contamination of processed food products.

Posted on 01/30/2009 at 7:35 am

Province consulting to strengthen governance of health professions, enhance patient safety

Manitobans are being asked for their input on the governance of regulated health professions as the next step in ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and ensure uniform regulation of all health service providers, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

Posted on 01/22/2009 at 2:34 pm

Province seeking public input on health needs of Manitoba women

The province of Manitoba is seeking input from members of the public concerning the health needs of women to create an updated Women’s Health Strategy, Health Minister Theresa Oswald, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced.

Posted on 01/15/2009 at 1:44 pm