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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
