Health Sciences Centre

• Manitoba ends surgical recovery task force, redirects funds to other health-care projects

  The Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force is coming to an end in Manitoba, but the new government is promising funds will go to address health-care needs.

  Health

  Nov 17
  
• Joint research program in Winnipeg aims to use technology to improve lives

  The new research program aims to advance the use of technology that can improve the quality of life for people in all stages of life.

  Education

  Nov 6
  
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• Manitoba Nurses Union files grievance over ‘unsafe conditions’ outside the Health Sciences Centre

  The union says it's collecting information from nurses about incidents of vandalism, car break ins, encountering threatening behaviour or any event where an employee felt unsafe.

  Canada

  Nov 2
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• Independent investigation underway into death of man under Winnipeg police custody

  The Independent Investigation Unit has taken over an investigation into the death of a man under custody of the Winnipeg Police Service.

  Crime

  Aug 8
• More space for Ontario Veterinary College’s Health Sciences Centre’s intensive care unit

  The ICU now has 4,000 square feet of space. This is due to renovations that were recently completed earlier this year.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Fire cuts power at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg

  A spokesperson for Shared Health confirmed a fire in the electrical room of HSC's Ann Thomas Building occurred just after 3 a.m. Friday morning. The health facility remains open.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• 6 remain in critical condition after deadly highway crash: Shared Health

  Six people remain in critical condition after a highway crash which claimed the life of 15 people and injured 10 near Carberry, Man., Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Survivor shocked, saddened by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program staffing challenges

  Seven casual nurses with SANE quit this week after working through long-standing shortages that forced some patients to return later for examination and treatment.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Manitoba pain program to be expanded, clinic coming to Selkirk

  Capacity at existing pain clinics is expected to increase over the coming months, the government said.

  Health

  Mar 23
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• More nurses quit Manitoba service for sexual assault victims amid ongoing staffing issues

  On Tuesday Gordon said she holds health leaders accountable after two more casual nurses who collect evidence after sexual and domestic assaults in Manitoba resigned.

  Health

  Mar 22