8 stories tagged #Uzoma Asagwara

  1. Manitoba's Flavored Vape Restrictions Not Enough, Lung Association Says
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    Manitoba's Flavored Vape Restrictions Not Enough, Lung Association Says

    A new Manitoba bill limits flavored vape sales in urban areas but faces criticism for not going far enough compared to other provinces.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. Safety Officers Deployed to Grace Hospital After Sexual Assault on Staff
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    Safety Officers Deployed to Grace Hospital After Sexual Assault on Staff

    Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announces institutional safety officers for Grace Hospital following sexual assault of three healthcare workers.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Manitoba Invests $22.1 Million to Bolster Cardiac Care at St. Boniface Hospital
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    Manitoba Invests $22.1 Million to Bolster Cardiac Care at St. Boniface Hospital

    Manitoba government allocates $22.1 million to St. Boniface Hospital for cardiac care expansion, aiming to reduce wait times and improve patient access.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Portage la Prairie Hospital Opening Delayed to Spring 2027
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    Portage la Prairie Hospital Opening Delayed to Spring 2027

    New Portage Regional Health Centre delayed due to staffing and equipment needs. Blame exchanged between current and former governments.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Manitoba Hires US Firm for ER Doctor Recruitment
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    Manitoba Hires US Firm for ER Doctor Recruitment

    Manitoba government partners with Utah-based staffing company to recruit emergency physicians for rural and northern communities.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Manitoba Approves $95M for Winnipeg's Bridgwater Personal Care Home
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    Manitoba Approves $95M for Winnipeg's Bridgwater Personal Care Home

    After a decade of delays, the Manitoba government commits $95 million to build a new personal care home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Manitoba Tackles Nurse Overtime to Boost Healthcare Quality
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    Manitoba Tackles Nurse Overtime to Boost Healthcare Quality

    Manitoba's government is introducing legislation to establish nurse-to-patient ratios and end mandatory overtime, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and patient safety.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Manitoba Proposes Health Charter Amidst Opposition Scrutiny
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    Manitoba Proposes Health Charter Amidst Opposition Scrutiny

    Manitoba's government introduces a health charter with broad patient care principles, while the Opposition questions its effectiveness and tangible impact on wait times.

    3mo ago 1 min read