News - Health

Legislation focusing on accountability, patient safety and ensuring all health professions in Manitoba are governed by consistent, uniform regulations will be proclaimed into force on Jan. 1.

Patients will soon be able to receive a broader range of health-care services from their pharmacists, Health Minister Erin Selby recently announced.

Health Minister Erin Selby marked International Volunteer Day by thanking all Manitobans who give their time to make a difference for patients and families using the health-care system.

Encouraging healthy eating habits, exercising and quitting smoking are just a few of the pillars of Wellness Works, a new campaign that aims to help employers get their employees living healthier lives.

All 12 physician assistants graduating this year have accepted positions within the province, ensuring their skills and expertise will benefit Manitobans seeking care.

Manitoba is launching a new strategy to promote and support breastfeeding, recognizing the many benefits the practice has for mothers and babies and setting a goal of having 85 per cent of mothers begin breastfeeding their babies at birth.

Manitoba Health is reminding Manitobans to prepare for exposure to heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun this summer.

The provincial government is investing in Manitoba families’ long-term health by launching a three-year pilot program to help hospital patients stop smoking.

Manitoba Health reminds Manitobans the chance of exposure to certain infectious diseases increases during the spring and summer months.

The provincial government is ensuring that seasonal agricultural workers participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program have provincial health coverage while working in Manitoba.