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The Executive Council at the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals is proud to announce that this year MAHCP is sponsoring the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, on June 8 and 9! The 2019 edition of the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, which takes place at the Maples Multiplex (434 Adsum Drive in Winnipeg) marks the eighth…

Biomedical engineers study, design, develop and evaluate biological and medical systems and products such as artificial organs, prostheses, medical instruments and information systems. Clinical Engineers work in large hospitals and are involved in healthcare technology management activities such as management of biomedical or clinical engineering departments, systems integration, capital acquisition and implementation, patient safety, compliance…

  This is an update to try to help you understand just what is happening with the planned closure of the Concordia Emergency Department and related changes. We understand from local management that these changes are still set to happen as of June 24, 2019, and we have not been told any differently by the…

  MAHCP President Bob Moroz, board members and staff will be in attendance at the Save The Concordia ER rally taking place this Wednesday, from noon until 12:30 p.m. We invite any and all MAHCP members at the Concordia Hospital on lunch break or any member-at-large on an off-shift to join us and make our…

International Day of The Midwife takes place every May 5th. This is a time to recognise the important job midwives do around the world and the care they provide in your community.  This year’s theme is “Midwives: Defenders of Women’s Rights”. Visit the International Confederation of Midwives website for more information.  

Hospice palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying; and strives to help patients and families: address physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical issues, and their associated expectations, needs, hopes and fears prepare for and manage self-determined life closure and the dying process cope with loss and grief during…

Mental health is key to our well-being. We can’t be truly healthy without it. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health is about realizing our potential, coping with the normal stresses of life, and making a contribution to our community. Good mental health isn’t about avoiding…

For the third year in a row, MAHCP board and staff will be marching in the Pride Winnipeg Parade and we invite all our members to join us! Last year’s festival marked the 31st anniversary of the Pride Parade and its theme was “My First Pride.” It was well-attended, and we had a good turnout…

We are aware of the recent media reports in which Health Minister Cameron Friesen seems unwilling to publicly state that the Concordia Hospital Emergency Department will close at the end of June as planned. We are awaiting clarification from the Employer because we know these changes will have such a dramatic effect on our members…

With over 20,000 registered physiotherapists in Canada, National Physiotherapy Month is an opportunity to celebrate the profession and recognize the expertise and care that physiotherapists provide to promote good health, prevent injury, and improve the physical function and well-being of Canadians through the treatment of a wide range of conditions. For more information about physiotherapy,…

Many of us take our ability to communicate for granted. Yet the ability to speak, hear and be heard is much more vital to our everyday lives than most of us realize. Each year the month of May is dedicated to raising public awareness about communication health issues and highlight the importance of early detection…

  The National Day of Mourning is observed in Canada on 28 April. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. Please visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety website for more information.