News - Health

Steinbach MLA and Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen, has announced that a new nursing station officially opened in Grand Rapids to ensure health-care services are available in the community.

Provincial public health officials confirmed that nine cases of mumps have been reported in Manitoba since September 1, 2016.

Kelvin Goertzen, Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister, announced that all Manitobans will soon be able to receive a free influenza vaccine to protect them and those around them against circulating influenza viruses.

As part of Southern Health-Santé Sud’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and transforming the patient experience, the regional health authority is looking for public input into the development of a Declaration of Patient Values.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the province has introduced regulation changes to strengthen regional health authority boards, update the selection processes and adjust board sizes.