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Meet Robin: Sonographer at Grace Hospital
Read Article: Meet Robin: Sonographer at Grace HospitalWhen patients come through the doors of the Grace Hospital with issues like abdominal pain or pelvic concerns, chances are good that a sonographer, such as Robin, will be part of their care team. Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also known as Ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to support medical diagnoses. As part of the patient care…
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The Legacy of Labour Day in Manitoba
Read Article: The Legacy of Labour Day in ManitobaOn the first Monday of September each year, Canadians gather to celebrate Labour Day. While today it’s often seen as the last long weekend of summer, its roots run much deeper. Labour Day is a time to honour the struggles and sacrifices of working people who fought to secure rights, protections, and dignity in the…
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Meet Dorota: Mental Health Therapist Committed to PTSD Care
Read Article: Meet Dorota: Mental Health Therapist Committed to PTSD CareDorota, Mental Health Therapist Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre Dorota is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who works as a Mental Health Therapist at the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre. She supports military members, veterans, RCMP officers, and their families as they navigate the impacts of trauma and…
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Indigenous History Month
Read Article: Indigenous History MonthIndigenous Peoples’ stories, achievements, and enduring resilience continue to shape the fabric of our nation. June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to honour the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It is also a time to reflect on and condemn Canada’s colonial past, including the many…
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Northern Region Wildfires: Updates for members
Read Article: Northern Region Wildfires: Updates for membersNEW! July 25, 2025 Shared Health and WRHA sent a memo to all employees last week requesting nurses and allied health staff who are interested in picking up additional hours /shifts within the Winnipeg Geographical Region in support of the Provincial Wildfires Response. Currently, there are day, evening, and weekend shifts available at the congregate…
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Unmasking Mental Health Services in Manitoba
Read Article: Unmasking Mental Health Services in ManitobaYou never know when mental illness might touch your life, or the life of someone you love. Whether it’s a child showing signs of anxiety or ADHD, a friend coping with depression after a traumatic event, a loved one struggling with addiction, or your own quiet battle with burnout or intrusive thoughts, mental health challenges…
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Hope at the Heart of Hospice Care
Read Article: Hope at the Heart of Hospice CareHope, Hospice Care Worker JOCELYN HOUSE HOSPICE For two years, Hope, now a Registered Nurse, has worked as a Hospice Care Worker at Jocelyn House, supporting residents who need end-of-life care. Founded in 1985 as the first residential hospice in Western Canada, Jocelyn House offers high-quality, family-centered care in a home-like environment for people who…
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Midwifery in Manitoba
Read Article: Midwifery in ManitobaThis year marks 25 years since the Midwifery Act was proclaimed in Manitoba, which established regulatory standards of midwifery practice and defines midwives as primary health care providers. Today, we celebrate International Day of the Midwife, and MAHCP is proud to represent nearly 40 midwives in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba. Midwives, a term which…
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Behind the Scenes, Making Diagnoses Possible
Read Article: Behind the Scenes, Making Diagnoses PossibleAlison, Surgical Pathology Assistant Health Sciences Centre Alison R. has worked as a Surgical Pathology Assistant at Health Sciences Centre for the past four years. She spends her full 10-hour workday dissecting and examining (or ‘grossing’) tissues that have been removed during surgery, from specimens as small as gallbladders or appendixes, to as large as…
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From Bench to Bedside
Read Article: From Bench to BedsideJanna H., BSc, is a Supervisor – Technical Specialist and Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) at Cadham Provincial Laboratory (CPL). She has been an MLT for 14 years, spending 13 of those at CPL. Janna works alongside a team of 11 MLTs, six Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and two Scientists in the Virus Detection Department,…
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A day in the life of a Pharmacy Assistant: Stephanie’s impact on health care
Read Article: A day in the life of a Pharmacy Assistant: Stephanie’s impact on health careFor more than 22 years, Stephanie H., a Pharmacy Assistant at Deer Lodge Centre (DLC), has made a difference in the healthcare system. As a Pharmacy Assistant, Stephanie is involved in all aspects of medication distribution at DLC, ensuring the facility is always stocked and ready to meet patient needs. “Depending on the rotation, we…
