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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.”
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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…
