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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 them…
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WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace Hospital
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace HospitalVictor Phan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working with acutely-ill patients at Grace Hospital, and says that if you don’t like a typical 9-to-5, this role is for you.
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Meet Bernard: Polysomnography Technologist, Misericordia Health Centre Sleep Disorder Centre
Read Article: Meet Bernard: Polysomnography Technologist, Misericordia Health Centre Sleep Disorder CentreWhile most of the city sleeps, Bernard De Matta (bottom left of photograph) is at work, quietly monitoring, analyzing, and helping patients find something many of us take for granted: a good night’s sleep. As a registered polysomnographer at the Sleep Disorder Centre at Misericordia Health Centre, Bernard has spent more than 17 years in…
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Meet Loghan: Certified Music Therapist, Riverview Health Centre
Read Article: Meet Loghan: Certified Music Therapist, Riverview Health Centre“Music therapy is a beautifully unique and incredibly fulfilling line of work. When creativity and compassion come together, it becomes a really powerful way to care for others.” For Loghan Puhach, music has always been part of life, but today, it’s also how he helps others heal. As a Certified Music Therapist working at Riverview…
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MAHCP President Jason Linklater addresses Manitoba’s nurses during MNU’s 2026 Annual General Meeting
Read Article: MAHCP President Jason Linklater addresses Manitoba’s nurses during MNU’s 2026 Annual General MeetingPresident Jason Linklater was invited to address Manitoba nurses attending the annual general meeting of the Manitoba Nurses Union. Below is a transcript of his address, held in April 2026 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. Photo credit: David Lipnowski. Thank you to the membership of the Manitoba Nurses Union for having me here today. This is…
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Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026
Read Article: Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026SHARED HEALTH DATA CAST DOUBT ON GOVERNMENT’S PARAMEDIC CLAIMS On Thursday, April 23, MAHCP President Jason Linklater and Treasurer Wayne Chacun hosted a press conference, to which we invited members of the media and off-duty paramedics to join us in raising awareness of Manitoba’s ongoing paramedic staffing crisis and the government’s lack of action to…
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Read Article: National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekThe second week in April every year is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. On behalf of all Manitobans, we’re saying a BIG thank you to the 50+ MAHCP members working at Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) for everything you do! The Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) located in Brandon, Manitoba is part of…
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National Medical Laboratory Week
Read Article: National Medical Laboratory WeekIf you’ve ever had a blood or urine sample test, a biopsy, or a strep throat or COVID swab, you’ve been in the care of a medical laboratory professional. These highly trained experts analyze blood, body fluids, tissues, and other samples to reveal vital information about your health – information that’s essential to receiving an…
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Meet Brian: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Shared Health
Read Article: Meet Brian: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Shared HealthAdvanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) Brian Stern says he’s known since he was five years old that he wanted to work in health care. “I was drawn to the idea of working in a job with direct impact on people and in a non-profit environment. I’ve been working in Patient Transport for 8.5 years – and more than 11.5 years in health care altogether – and although it is difficult, the hours…
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Protected: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapists: Delivering Life-saving Services in Motion for Critically-ill Manitoba Patients
Read Article: Protected: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapists: Delivering Life-saving Services in Motion for Critically-ill Manitoba PatientsThere is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
