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Meet Robin: Sonographer at Grace Hospital
When 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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Rhonda’s Story: ‘Denare Beach will never be the same’
Rhonda Werbicki, Flin Flon General Hospital Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), lost everything she owned in the Northern wildfires of Summer 2025. Rhonda is a MAHCP member and General Duty MLT at the Flin Flon General Hospital, and she has lived in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, for almost 30 years. Her children were raised there, she’s spent…
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Meet Dorota: Mental Health Therapist Committed to PTSD Care
Dorota, 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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Hope at the Heart of Hospice Care
Hope, 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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Meet Abigail: West Winnipeg’s Midwife Extraordinaire
Abigail, 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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Behind the Scenes, Making Diagnoses Possible
Alison, 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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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.
“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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From Bench to Bedside
Janna 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
For 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
Kristine 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
Erika 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…