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Sharedhealthmb Shared Health is Manitoba’s provincial health authority, providing provincial planning, health services and operational support for Manitoba’s health system.

Dismantling systemic racism demands ongoing dedication, genuine community partnership, and a thorough transformation of ...
04/24/2026

Dismantling systemic racism demands ongoing dedication, genuine community partnership, and a thorough transformation of the healthcare system at every level.

The 5-Year Strategy to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism in Manitoba’s Health System sets a bold course for change, leveraging education, leadership, and accountability to disrupt racism at interpersonal, organizational, and systemic levels – embedding anti-racism principles into all aspects of healthcare delivery.

Our vision is a health system where patients and healthcare staff, regardless of their race or background, experience dignity, respect, and fairness in every interaction, resulting in improved quality of care, patient safety, health outcomes, and workplace wellbeing where all staff can thrive.

View our roadmap for moving that vision forward over the next five years at sharedhealthmb.ca/about/racism-disrupted/

April is Stress Awareness MonthStress is a natural response to the challenges or demands we face. While some stress can ...
04/24/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress is a natural response to the challenges or demands we face. While some stress can motivate us, ongoing or unmanaged stress can have an impact on our health and/or our mental wellbeing.

Stress shows up in many ways, and recognizing these signs can help us take steps to protect our wellbeing before life’s challenges become overwhelming:

🔵 Physical: Headaches, tension in your body, trouble sleeping, fatigue, or upset stomach

🔵 Behavioral: Changes in eating habits, withdrawing from others, or feeling disconnected

🔵 Emotional: Feeling anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed

🔵 Mental: Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

We've gathered some stress relief techniques to help you handle stress in the short term. Swipe to learn about 4 grounding and breathing exercises.

Shared Health is taking meaningful steps in its commitment to disrupting and dismantling racism. Alongside the release o...
04/23/2026

Shared Health is taking meaningful steps in its commitment to disrupting and dismantling racism.

Alongside the release of the Anti-Racism Policy and the Addressing Racism Towards First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples Policy, Shared Health has developed supporting resources, including FAQs, informal and formal reporting pathways (flowcharts), and a helpful guide titled “Disrupting and Dismantling Racism: A Handbook for Patients, Families, and Community Members.”

This handbook helps patients, families, and community members understand what to do if they experience or witness racism or discrimination in a care setting. It outlines key definitions, explains the different pathways for raising concerns, and describes what to expect after a formal complaint is made, along with additional helpful information.

To access the handbook, visit https://sharedhealthmb.ca/about/racism-disrupted/policies-resources/.

Shared Health’s corporate offices have moved.Our new address is:Mailing Address: Shared Health, 1800 – 330 Portage Ave.,...
04/23/2026

Shared Health’s corporate offices have moved.

Our new address is:

Mailing Address: Shared Health, 1800 – 330 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-926-8005
Fax: 204-940-1761
Location: 18th Floor, 330 Portage Ave., Winnipeg

Over 4,000 Canadians are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant right now.National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness...
04/23/2026

Over 4,000 Canadians are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant right now.

National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week is a reminder that one decision can change, or save, multiple lives.

To learn more about Organ & Tissue Donation in Manitoba and to register your decision, visit signupforlife.ca

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Join us on April 30 for a Pipe Ceremony and Sacred Fire. This ceremony is open to staff and community members of all gen...
04/23/2026

Join us on April 30 for a Pipe Ceremony and Sacred Fire.

This ceremony is open to staff and community members of all genders, cultures, and abilities.

📅: Thursday, April 30
⏰: 10 a.m.
📍: 665 William Ave (HSC Women’s Hospital) Level 1, in the open Waiting Area at the southeast corner

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and to improving the care and services we provide, we are honoured to partner with the Women’s Health Clinic Kokum Circle.

To guide this work in a good way, the Kokums will lift their Sacred Pipes in Ceremony - an Indigenous spiritual practice in which rising smoke carries prayers and invocations to the ancestral and spiritual realms, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds.

Women's Health Clinic (WHC)

This week is National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to thank the many volunteers who contribute their time, efforts an...
04/22/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week – an opportunity to thank the many volunteers who contribute their time, efforts and experiences to our health system. A special thank you to Shared Health’s Patient and Family Advisor Network volunteers.

Advisors share their experiences as patients and caregivers to build understanding of how a patient experiences a program, service, or site. They offer recommendations to improve access, the quality of care, and the overall patient and family experience. Their input guides planning and decision-making in our health system.

Visit https://ow.ly/7K6w50RcuUP to learn more.

Shared Health is taking important steps forward in its commitment to addressing racism. Along with the release of two an...
04/22/2026

Shared Health is taking important steps forward in its commitment to addressing racism.

Along with the release of two anti-racism policies, Shared Health has adopted a “no wrong door” approach to truth-telling and disclosing racism and discrimination.

Multiple informal and formal pathways are available to staff and the public to truth-tell and disclose racism and discrimination. The Disrupting Racism SPEAKUP process is one option.

The purpose of the SPEAKUP process is to provide a dedicated space for anyone to safely share and disclose experiences of racism or discrimination by a Shared Health employee, staff member, board member, volunteer, student/learner, or independent contractor – whether experienced personally or witnessed.

When completing the form, it is your choice to truth-tell or disclose experiences of racism and discrimination anonymously or proceed with the confidential process.

All concerns are handled with care and used to make our organization safer and more inclusive for everyone.

To learn more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/about/racism-disrupted/speakup/

Today is Earth Day! 🌳Earth Day serves as a reminder to remain committed to environmental sustainability.Back in February...
04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day! 🌳

Earth Day serves as a reminder to remain committed to environmental sustainability.

Back in February we shared our recent story of a joint effort between the WRHA’s Regional Healthcare Linen Services (RHLS) and Shared Health’s Environmental Sustainability and Energy (ES&E) department, to divert over 64,000 pieces of medical linen from local landfills and ship them to hospitals in need in Africa.

The project was born out of a logistical challenge following the COVID-19 pandemic and a system update. The WRHA was left with a massive inventory of linen — including reusable isolation gowns, cloth tech gowns, scrubs, and bedspreads — that needed to be rehomed quickly.

Visit https://ow.ly/Lvmh50YcxqJ for the full story.

Every healthcare visit has an environmental footprint. Although you may not notice it right away, sustainability practic...
04/22/2026

Every healthcare visit has an environmental footprint. Although you may not notice it right away, sustainability practices need to be into every aspect of healthcare, ranging from items bought and used within the facility, to the energy that powers it.

At Shared Health, the Environmental Sustainability and Energy team works behind the scenes to help advance initiatives that combine healthcare operations with sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact while supporting public health and operational resilience.

“Environmental sustainability in healthcare is crucial; it directly connects to the well-being of both the planet and the people who rely on it. A healthy planet – clean air, clean water, healthy soil – supports healthy lives,” shared Lea Cote, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

“By finding small, yet impactful changes, we’re helping create a more sustainable future for healthcare, one step at a time.”

Earth Day serves as a reminder to remain committed to environmental sustainability. While the Environmental Sustainability and Energy team engages in sustainable projects year-round, Earth Day provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of these initiatives and celebrate the collective efforts across our province that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.

Visit https://ow.ly/LkSw50VCBwN for our latest story.

Shared Health is taking important steps forward in its commitment to addressing racism with the release of two comprehen...
04/21/2026

Shared Health is taking important steps forward in its commitment to addressing racism with the release of two comprehensive anti-racism policies.

These policies apply to all Shared Health employees, staff, board members, volunteers, students and learners, and independent contractors.

⚫ Anti-Racism Policy
⚫ Addressing Racism Toward First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples Policy

The Anti-Racism Policy establishes clear expectations and shared accountability to ensure our workplace is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination for all patients, families, and staff, while the Addressing Racism Towards First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples Policy recognizes the unique and ongoing impacts of colonialism and systemic racism towards First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in healthcare, and affirms our responsibility to advance truth and reconciliation through meaningful action for both patients and staff.

Learn more about the policies and discover supporting documents, including a handbook for patients, families, and visitors, at sharedhealthmb.ca/about/racism-disrupted/policies-resources/.

The development of these policies would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of individuals and partners across our healthcare system, as well as community and Indigenous organizations. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who generously shared their time, knowledge, and perspectives to help shape these policies.

When John Broadhurst relocated to Manitoba he finally found the answers he was seeking about health concerns that had lo...
04/21/2026

When John Broadhurst relocated to Manitoba he finally found the answers he was seeking about health concerns that had long puzzled him. It was quickly determined he had been previously misdiagnosed, which had hidden his true need for support with autism.

“There is my life before my diagnosis and now my life after diagnosis. I feel like I lost my 20s, but I’m so happy with my life now in my 30s. I owe my entire life to the care and the providers in the system here in Manitoba,” he shared, expressing his gratitude for the support he received. “The providers here are just geniuses!”

That moment marked a significant turning point in Broadhurst’s life. With an accurate diagnosis and proper support, he was able to shift from a state of struggle to a life filled with promise, fulfillment, and deep appreciation.

“Thus, the volunteering!” he said with a smile. “I wanted to give back for the gift I received from the people in the system.”

Broadhurst began volunteering at HSC two years ago. What started as an act of gratitude quickly evolved into a passion. Today, he serves as a volunteer ambassador, guiding patients and visitors through the hospital’s complex campus.

“There’s just something about volunteering and helping people that feels so good. It’s payment in and of itself.”

This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to recognize the important contributions of those who volunteer to help improve our health system by sharing their time, compassion, and their skills.

Visit sharedhealthmb.ca/news/2025-04-17-a-diagnosis-that-changed-more-than-one-life/ for John's full story.

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