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WATCH: Meet Jay-Jay, Dynacare Medical Lab Technician
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Jay-Jay, Dynacare Medical Lab TechnicianJay-Jay has worked in Medical Laboratory Sciences for almost two decades, and he says that it’s exactly where he’s supposed to be. “I took the lab tech course as a starter into the medical field, but since I started working, I enjoyed it so much that I forgot all about nursing! Phlebotomy is so important…
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WATCH: Meet Natalia, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Natalia, Registered Respiratory TherapistNatalia works across a variety of wards at Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital, where she runs outpatient clinics to help Manitobans experiencing breathing difficulties, and supports patients in the ICU, the ED, and on wards when help is needed. “I always say that Respiratory Therapists breathe life into health care,” says Natalia. “I would tell anyone considering…
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WATCH: Meet Gurminder, Concordia Hospital Pharmacist
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Gurminder, Concordia Hospital PharmacistGurminder says he was inspired by his pharmacist brother-in-law to pursue a career in pharmacy, and followed in his professional footsteps to make a difference for Manitoba patients. “Everything’s better when pharmacy’s involved,” says Gurminder. “I think many Manitobans would be surprised by how much time pharmacists spend consulting with patients in hospitals. We aren’t…
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Media Release – MAHCP issues strike deadline to Dynacare: September 8, 2026
Read Article: Media Release – MAHCP issues strike deadline to Dynacare: September 8, 2026MAHCP issues strike deadline to Dynacare: September 8, 2026 Notice follows 99.7 per cent strike mandate AUGUST 21, 2026—Winnipeg—The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) today issued a strike deadline for nearly 350 laboratory professionals working at Dynacare’s 22 laboratory and health services centres in Winnipeg, Brandon, and surrounding communities. Dynacare is a subsidiary…
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Dynacare lab employees vote for strike
Read Article: Dynacare lab employees vote for strike99.7 per cent approve strike mandate amid stalled negotiations, demand better deal AUGUST 13, 2026—Winnipeg—Laboratory professionals at Dynacare have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike mandate, with 99.7 per cent voting in favour. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) conducted the strike vote earlier this week. The union represents nearly 350 laboratory technicians…
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MFL Report Released: Violence at work is not “just part of the job”
Read Article: MFL Report Released: Violence at work is not “just part of the job”On July 13, 2026, the Manitoba Federation of Labour released a new report, Ending Manitoba’s Workplace Violence Epidemic, shining a light on our province’s escalating workplace violence crisis. The report includes workers’ firsthand accounts of violence in areas like healthcare, education, emergency response, security, public transit and retail. It also includes recommendations for government and…
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Meet Philip Habacon, ICP: PTSD Awareness Day
Read Article: Meet Philip Habacon, ICP: PTSD Awareness DayParamedicine is a demanding career. Intermediate Care Paramedic and MAHCP member Philip Habacon shares his philosophies on navigating PTSD and purpose. Working as a paramedic means responding to high-intensity emergencies. According to Habacon, it also means witnessing distressing moments most people hope never to see. The experiences shaped him professionally, but they also changed how…
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MAHCP’s Allied Health Week special supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press available online
Read Article: MAHCP’s Allied Health Week special supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press available onlineIn May 2026, MAHCP produced a 12-page subscriber newspaper wrap to celebrate Allied Health Professionals Recognition Week, and it is now available for open online access on the Winnipeg Free Press website. Thank you to all MAHCP’s valued members and partners who were willing to be featured within. Sharing your stories and stats helps demonstrate…
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Members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratify new agreement
Read Article: Members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratify new agreementOn May 20, minutes before an extended strike deadline and nearly two days of conciliation, cardiac testing members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratified a new three-year collective agreement (effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028). The members, a small but strong group of five cardiac testing staff, voted YES to: To our…
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Q&A with Terrell, Intermediate Care Paramedic, Riverton EMS
Read Article: Q&A with Terrell, Intermediate Care Paramedic, Riverton EMSIn March 2026, we had the honour of sitting down with Terrell, a 14-year paramedic, for a conversation (soon to be turned into a profile video). We talked about his career path and the daily life of a paramedic. Q: What made you decide to become a paramedic? “I didn’t really know what I wanted…
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WATCH: Meet Sam, Occupational Therapist with Community Therapy Services
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Sam, Occupational Therapist with Community Therapy ServicesSamantha says that OT is all about meeting clients where they’re at, and enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. She works for Community Therapy Services and part-time in a long-term care facility, assessing client needs and recommending adaptive devices and technologies that can make a difference. Her goal? To help Manitobans…
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WATCH: Meet Victor, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Grace Hospital
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Victor, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Grace HospitalVictor Phan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working with acutely-ill patients at Grace Hospital. “If you don’t like a typical 9-to-5, this role is for you.”
