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Statement from MAHCP regarding violence against paramedics
Read Article: Statement from MAHCP regarding violence against paramedicsStatement from MAHCP regarding violence against paramedics Published July 29, 2025 Yesterday’s violent incident involving a patient and our paramedics is horrifying, but it’s a daily reality for first responders. The thought of being trapped in a box, travelling at high speeds down a highway, and trying to pull over to wrestle a pair of…
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Statement from Jason Linklater in response to STARS contract renewal announcement
Read Article: Statement from Jason Linklater in response to STARS contract renewal announcementPosted July 12, 2025 Yesterday, the Province of Manitoba celebrated its renewal of the STARS air ambulance contract at a cost of $84 million over 10 years. While we acknowledge that STARS provides life-saving interventions to critically ill patients, but STARS alone can’t fix Manitoba’s emergency response crisis. What the government failed to mention is…
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MAHCP participates in Triennial NUPGE Convention
Read Article: MAHCP participates in Triennial NUPGE ConventionJune 13 to 15 marked our union’s inaugural participation at a NUPGE triennial convention. The National Union of Public and General Employees is a union representing more than 400,000 individual members across the country from 13 component unions. MAHCP is proud to be a component, collaborating with NUPGE to advance labour movement priorities in support…
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NUPGE Convention Perspectives
Read Article: NUPGE Convention PerspectivesSubmitted by Tanya Burnside, MAHCP Vice President This was the first convention MAHCP delegates attended as a component of NUPGE (National Union of Pubic and General Employees) and it did not disappoint! Being in a room filled with 400 other activists from across the country was a valuable learning experience and a great way to…
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Wildfires affecting Northern Manitoba
Read Article: Wildfires affecting Northern ManitobaNEW – JUNE 9: NRHA Frequently asked questions MAY 29: NRHA Memo to Wildfires Evacuees For updated information, including wildfire status reports and resources for evacuees: MB Ready If you have been evacuated and you haven’t already registered with the Red Cross, you should do so immediately: www.redcross.ca/2025manitobawildfires or by calling 1-800-863-6582 (toll-free) between 8 a.m.…
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MAHCP Continuing Education Fund now open to applications
Read Article: MAHCP Continuing Education Fund now open to applicationsFurthering your education? We’re behind you. MAHCP is proud to support our members in good standing who are investing in ongoing self-development, learning, and specialization. If you’re planning to take a course or pursue an additional certification, now’s the time to apply for one of three $1,500 Continuing Education Fund scholarships from MAHCP! If you’re getting prepared to sign…
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Thank you members!
Read Article: Thank you members!We’re all allied health advocates. Is it time for you to get involved with MAHCP? As we move forward together as a union after more than 55 years of health care representation, MAHCP’s council is revisiting our charter and strategic plan. As an organization, we’re aligning with like-minded organizations, tracking the efforts of other unions…
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Meet Abigail: West Winnipeg’s Midwife Extraordinaire
Read Article: Meet Abigail: West Winnipeg’s Midwife ExtraordinaireAbigail, Registered Midwife Winnipeg Regional Health Authority When you have a conversation with Abigail, Registered Midwife with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, you can immediately see why Manitobans in her care would feel supported, excited, and confident in their ability to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. “I was a teenager watching the Cosby Show, and…
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Members: Is it time to step forward as a union volunteer?
Read Article: Members: Is it time to step forward as a union volunteer?The Call for Nominations is now closed for 2025. Thank you to all members who submitted a nomination. Thinking about getting involved with your union? Wondering how you can have a positive impact on your workplace, while connecting with other allied health professionals and expanding your skill set? A position on Executive Council or as a Member…
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Meet Jacob: System Status Controller
Read Article: Meet Jacob: System Status Controller“If I could change one thing about the healthcare system, I would work on finding a way to serve rural communities and First Nations better. – Jacob w., mtcc system status controller Jacob, Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) System Status Controller (SSC), has always had an interest in public safety, and was taking the Emergency…
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We are allied health. This is Jennifer.
Read Article: We are allied health. This is Jennifer.“I have a phobia of blood and needles, so I figured healthcare was out, until I was able to find dispatch. Now I can help people, without having to see what I hear, so that was a win!” jennifer B., mtcc system status controller Jennifer is a full-time System Status Controller (SSC) at MTCC, taking…
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MAHCP & Monique Wally Memorial Scholarships now open to application
Read Article: MAHCP & Monique Wally Memorial Scholarships now open to applicationHave a child going to post-secondary? Know a new graduate pursuing a career in allied health? If you have a child heading off to college or university, or a child, neighbour, or friend who has decided to pursue an allied health career, be sure to let them know about MAHCP’s scholarship funds. Eligibility criteria and application processes are…
