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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…
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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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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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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…
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Meet Jean-Luc: CT Technologist at HSC
Read Article: Meet Jean-Luc: CT Technologist at HSCJean-Luc T., General Duty CT Technologist at Health Sciences Centre, graduated from Red River College and was hired into his position three months after graduation. “I’ve been working in CT for four years, after 10 years in patient transport (Stretcher Services of Manitoba and Interfacility Transport in British Columbia). My time in patient transport allowed me to…
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Meet Linda, Dental Hygienist: Bringing smiles to children of all ages
Read Article: Meet Linda, Dental Hygienist: Bringing smiles to children of all agesLinda P., Senior Dental Hygienist with WRHA’s S.M.I.L.E plus Children’s Dental Program, clearly cares about oral hygiene. She’s made a 35-year career out of helping to instill positive lifelong practices among children and providing dental care to those who may not have been able to afford it otherwise. “S.M.I.L.E plus stands for ‘Saving Mouths in…
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Meet Kristine Pederson: One-half of all Manitoba’s Neuromonitorists
Read Article: Meet Kristine Pederson: One-half of all Manitoba’s NeuromonitoristsIf you don’t work in the health-care system, and maybe even if you do, but you don’t work in the OR, IOM Technologist is likely one of those jobs you don’t know exists. As an Intra-Operative Neurosurgical Monitoring Technologist, or neuromonitorist for short, Kristine Pederson ensures a patient’s nervous system remains functional during complex and…
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Meet Colleen: Radiation Therapist (and so much more!)
Read Article: Meet Colleen: Radiation Therapist (and so much more!)The old adage, ‘If you want something done, ask a busy person,’ definitely applies to Colleen P., Radiation Therapist with CancerCare Manitoba. From her specialized work as an Radiation Therapist Accessory Fabrication Specialist to owning a part-time floral business specializing in designs for weddings and funerals (a skill she learned from her grandmother), Colleen’s life…
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Meet Cecilia: Q&A with HSC’s Music Therapy Program founder
Read Article: Meet Cecilia: Q&A with HSC’s Music Therapy Program founderHSC Children’s Hospital Certified Music Therapist and founding Music Therapist at Children’s, Cecilia B. talks with us about her love for music and the incredible science behind music therapy. “My family knows that if I won the lottery tomorrow, I would still be working in some capacity! I love my job but I also enjoy spending…
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Meet Lacey, Registered Music Therapist: She doesn’t sing ALL day—oh wait, yes she does!
Read Article: Meet Lacey, Registered Music Therapist: She doesn’t sing ALL day—oh wait, yes she does!“Every day in the hospital I am reminded of the healing power of music and the way it is able to break down barriers with kids and families. I love that singing the theme song to a child’s favourite TV show can create an instant bond; that entering into a child’s imaginary play with their…
