News - Health

Patients who have their hemodialysis treatment done at home will now have additional costs for water and electricity bills covered by a first-of-its-kind provincial program.

Manitobans will soon be taking advantage of the warmer weather to enjoy more outdoor activities, and Manitoba Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid illness and injury.

Manitobans will have a chance to share views and weigh in on health care priorities to help health regions shape future goals by becoming part of a local health involvement group.

The Manitoba government is investing $11.9 million in new diagnostic equipment to replace aging equipment nearing the end of its service life.

Expense reports for the most senior executive of all regional health authorities and health corporations, such as hospitals and personal care homes not operated by a regional health authority, are being posted online, increasing transparency and accountability.

Manitobans will soon be taking advantage of the warmer weather to enjoy more outdoor activities, and Manitoba Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid illness and injury.

The provincial government will provide more immunizations to Manitoba families as of April 1, 2014.

Regional health authorities will now be required to meet new caps on corporate spending, as well as new requirements for public expense reporting, to ensure patient services and care remain the top priority in all health facilities.

The Office of the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer confirmed that one case of measles has been reported in Manitoba.

Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Manitoba Health Minister Erin Selby announced the launch of the Manitoba SUPPORT Unit for patient-oriented research.