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Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is moving forward with plans to enhance the province’s emergency medical services (EMS) system by providing funding for 60 new, full-time paramedic positions.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has approved $5.1 million in funding to purchase specialized medical equipment for Manitoba health-care facilities.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a new information sharing agreement will enable 63 First Nations across the province to access Manitoba’s public health information management system.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government will continue to support innovation in priority surgeries.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living advises that Manitobans should consider purchasing travel health insurance to provide additional coverage before trips outside the province on spring break.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that 15 Manitobans will serve on a transitional council that will guide implementation of a college of paramedics.

Bob Lagassé, MLA for Dawson Trail, announced that the province is making major investments to ensure local health care facilities are properly maintained.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has approved more than 120 projects across the province with funding totaling nearly $30 million to ensure health-care facilities are properly maintained.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province has received the final report of the Wait Times Reduction Task Force.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is releasing significant portions of the KPMG Health System Sustainability and Innovation Review.