Rules around Manitoba government advertising need to be clarified: report
A former commissioner of Elections Manitoba says the province needs to clarify rules around government advertising, especially during election periods. Continue reading
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
New scheduling system to help with overtime issue in Winnipeg hospitals
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
The Manitoba provincial government is spending $8 million on new scheduling systems at hospitals, which they say will cut down on overtime for staff and improve patient care. Continue reading
38 patient records viewed ‘inappropriately’ by St. Boniface Hospital employee
St. Boniface Hospital says 38 patients had their records accessed “inappropriately” over a week in March. Continue reading
‘This is very troubling:’ Large spike in Code Whites called at Winnipeg hospitals
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Documents obtained by Global News show an alarming increase in ‘Code Whites’ being called at Winnipeg hospitals. Continue reading
Employee fired after allegedly creating fake ID badges, says Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
A man has been fired from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Regional Supply company after top brass accused him of creating an ID badge falsely identifying him as a doctor. Continue reading
Syphilis rates quadruple in Winnipeg to 20-year high, says WRHA
In 2018, the rate of syphilis in Winnipeg was four times higher than it was in 2017, according to the WRHA. Continue reading
Manitoba Dental Association wants to open dental emergency room in Winnipeg
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The association’s president says too many people are ending up in hospital emergency rooms due to dental issues that could be solved with a trip to the dentist. Continue reading
‘I don’t think we should be ruling anything out’: Mayor Bowman open to safe injection sites
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Mayor Brian Bowman says he is not opposed to opening safe injection sites in Winnipeg. Continue reading
‘Unrealistic’: Winnipeg Birth Centre says 500 babies/year target not attainable
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Winnipeg Birth Centre does not have the funds or available midwives to reach intended 500 babies/year target, according to staff. Continue reading
Lower wait times among highlights for WRHA a year after ER closures
A year ago Wednesday, the Misericordia’s Urgent Care Centre closed and the ER at Victoria Hospital was changed to an Urgent Care Centre. Continue reading