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Statement from MAHCP President on Looming Allied Health Strike
Read Article: Statement from MAHCP President on Looming Allied Health Strike12 HOURS UNTIL THE FIRST HEALTH-CARE STRIKE IN 30 YEARS “We are still hoping to achieve a deal today that can address the allied health staffing crisis and avoid the first Manitoba health-care strike in thirty years. Unfortunately, the way some employers are treating frontline workers in the lead-up to a potential strike is already…
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Health-care professionals facing increasing violent incidents
Read Article: Health-care professionals facing increasing violent incidentsShared Health not fulfilling employer responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Health Act The Winnipeg Free Press broke a story today revealing that violent incidents in Manitoba hospitals have not been tracked since 2019. Tracking these incidents is not just a “helpful tool”; it’s the law. Despite government commitments to address safety and security concerns,…
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Meet Kristine: Seeing healthcare through patients’ eyes
Read Article: Meet Kristine: Seeing healthcare through patients’ eyesKristine D, Ophthalmic Photographer Misericordia Health Centre, Eye Clinic As an ophthalmic photographer, Kristine assists ophthalmologists by performing scans and taking photos of this very complex structure to help diagnose issues including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “I feel as though most people have never heard of an ‘ophthalmic photographer’ until they find themselves in need…
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Meet Erika: Sexuality & Reproductive Health Facilitator
Read Article: Meet Erika: Sexuality & Reproductive Health FacilitatorErika R., BA (Psychology, Development Studies), is a Sexuality & Reproductive Health Facilitator at the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC). She has been delivering sexual health and reproduction workshops to Manitobans of all ages, walks of life, and cultural backgrounds for nearly 10 years. “I have always been passionate about empowering people to make choices…
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Statement from MAHCP President re: Manitoba’s health-care staffing announcement
Read Article: Statement from MAHCP President re: Manitoba’s health-care staffing announcementOn February 7, the Province of Manitoba announced that they had achieved their commitment to add 1,000+ front-line health-care workers into the public system. MAHCP President Jason Linklater shares his thought as it relates to allied health. “While we appreciate this government’s efforts to staff up in health care, an announcement of 162 net new…
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Rising vacancies for ER social workers impacting wait times
Read Article: Rising vacancies for ER social workers impacting wait timesSocial workers are vital to getting patients discharged safely, freeing up beds and reducing emergency room (ER) wait times. As the vacancy rate for social workers in HSC’s ER rises to 48%, wait times are also increasing. In the ER, social workers provide critical services to patients with increasingly complex needs, and the reality is,…
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Allied Health’s Holiday Wishlist
Read Article: Allied Health’s Holiday WishlistAs the holiday season approaches, we’re making a list and checking it twice. This isn’t a typical wish list of gadgets and toys, but rather a list of must-have changes for Manitoba’s public health-care system. On behalf of MAHCP’s 7,000+ members, I’m here to ask for the gifts we really need: a competitive contract, enhanced…
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Driving change – Meet Miguel, Rehabilitation Counsellor 2 with the Impaired Driver Program
Read Article: Driving change – Meet Miguel, Rehabilitation Counsellor 2 with the Impaired Driver ProgramMiguel L., BSW, RSW, is passionate about helping people. For over two decades, Miguel has been a counsellor and fierce advocate for youth, families, and adults affected by addictions and mental health challenges. About the Impaired Driver Program: The Impaired Driver Program is a mandatory step in the re-licensing process for Manitobans charged with impaired…
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Meet Emma: Rehabilitation Counsellor
Read Article: Meet Emma: Rehabilitation CounsellorEmma Mercer started her career in health-care eight years ago working on a crisis line. Over time, her role shifted to involve more in-person support, and she developed a love for group therapy and seeing her clients shift and change.
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MAHCP President Responds to Manitoba Throne Speech
Read Article: MAHCP President Responds to Manitoba Throne SpeechOn November 19, 2024, the Government of Manitoba delivered its Speech from the Throne outlining their priorities for the next year. MAHCP President Jason Linklater was in attendance, representing more than 7,000 allied health professionals working in Manitoba’s public health-care system. Following the Throne Speech, President Jason Linklater shared MAHCP’s positions with members of the…
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Putting Patients at Risk: Statement on Termination of Pandemic Responsiveness MOA
Read Article: Putting Patients at Risk: Statement on Termination of Pandemic Responsiveness MOAShared Health recently notified MAHCP that they are discontinuing the COVID-19 Pandemic Responsiveness Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) effective November 23, 2024. This agreement, finalized with MAHCP in December 2020, provides monetary incentives to frontline health-care professionals working in adult and pediatric intensive care units (ICUs), as well as in personal care homes and hospital units experiencing COVID outbreaks. MAHCP…
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Meet Jen: CT Technologist at HSC
Read Article: Meet Jen: CT Technologist at HSCJen J. has spent 13 years as a General Duty CT Technologist at Health Sciences Centre driven by a goal to do her job to the best of her ability and provide the best scans for patients. “I started out at Concordia then returned to X-Ray at HSC, the facility where I had my clinical…
