News - Health

The provincial government will now oversee all public-health inspection services in Manitoba, with the transfer of 18 public-health inspectors from the City of Winnipeg to provincial jurisdiction.

Manitoba’s second QuickCare Clinic is now officially open in Steinbach, serving patients in the South Eastman Region, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced here today.

Manitoba is welcoming leading mental-health researchers, government representatives and other stakeholders dedicated to the many issues related to mental health and mental illness as part of a national summit.

The vast majority of students graduating from the first-in-Canada physician-assistant masters training program have chosen to stay in Manitoba to use their valuable medical skills to care for patients in hospitals, clinics and other health-care settings across the province.

Nichole Ironstand is hoping technology and the support of friends and family will help her break off a 13-year-old relationship.

NNSW has been observed for more than 30 years and is one of the longest running and most important events in the ongoing public education efforts regarding the consequences of tobacco use.

Since September 2011, the Farm 2 School Healthy Choice Fundraiser has sold more than 500,000 pounds of locally grown vegetables to Manitoba families, raising $245,545 for Manitoba schools.

The province is investing an additional $8.7 million to purchase advanced diagnostic equipment as part of its $120-million commitment for new and upgraded medical equipment over the next four years.

Manitoba’s first regional CancerCare hub will soon open as part of the province’s $40-million commitment to help Manitobans affected by cancer.

Manitoba is launching innovative electronic tools that make the health-care system work better for patients and health-care providers, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.