Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

02/09/2026

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority recognizes the dedication and skill of the medical residents working across our system, who are shaping the future of health care in this province.

During Resident Doctors Appreciation Week, take a moment to express your gratitude for a special resident physician who has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you care about by contributing to Shared Health's virtual gratitude wall: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/news/thankyouforcaring

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L'Office régional de la santé de Winnipeg reconnaît le dévouement et les compétences des médecins résidents travaillant dans l'ensemble de notre système, qui façonnent l'avenir des soins de santé dans cette province.

Pendant la Semaine de reconnaissance des médecins résidents, prenez un moment pour exprimer votre gratitude envers un médecin résident spécial qui a fait une différence dans votre vie ou dans celle d'une personne qui vous est chère en contribuant au mur de gratitude virtuel de Santé partagée : https://sharedhealthmb.ca/news/thankyouforcaring

02/04/2026

Whether it’s recreational, volunteer opportunities, exercise programs, or supports to help you meet your needs in daily life, it can be hard to know where to go. Seniors Resource Finders can talk to you about your needs and interests and get you connected to the resources in your part of the city.

Seniors Resource Finders can connect you with:
- Emergency Response Information Kits (E.R.I.K.®)
- Escorted transportation and other transportation options
- Yard and home maintenance referral program
- Networking and community outreach
- Congregate meal programs
- Educational materials and community presentations
- Health Services

Want to connect with your local Seniors Resource Finders?

Call 211 MB and ask to be connected, or visit www.wrha.mb.ca/seniors-resource-finders/

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Que ce soit pour des activités récréatives, du bénévolat, des programmes d'exercice ou du soutien pour vous aider au quotidien, il peut être difficile de savoir où trouver de l'aide. Les personnes ressources pour les aînés peuvent discuter avec vous de vos besoins et de vos intérêts et vous mettre en contact avec les ressources disponibles dans votre quartier.

Les personnes ressources pour les aînés peuvent vous mettre en contact avec :
- Trousses d'information sur les mesures d'urgence (E.R.I.K.®)
- Transport accompagné et autres options de transport
- Programme d'orientation pour l'entretien de la cour et de la maison
- Réseautage et activités communautaires
- Repas communautaires
- Documentation éducative et présentations communautaires
- Services de santé

Vous souhaitez communiquer avec vos personnes ressources pour les aînés de la région?

Appelez le 211 MB et demandez à être mis en contact avec elles, ou visitez le www.wrha.mb.ca/seniors-resource-finders/

02/04/2026

“Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Data at the time showed that I shouldn’t be here right now but after chemotherapy and radiation treatments, I have had a clean bill of health for four years. When I sense that patients are feeling stress, I tell them my story. I am proof that you can get through this.”

Inside each treatment room in the Radiation Therapy Department at CancerCare Manitoba sits a large, highly advanced machine (called a linear accelerator). The device is most commonly used to deliver external beam radiation treatments to patients with cancer, a responsibility that requires the specialized skills and training of a radiation therapist to precisely pinpoint and treat the location of cancer cells inside a patient’s body.

For more than 30 years, Brian Holmes has been a radiation therapist at CancerCare Manitoba, supporting and caring for cancer patients throughout their journey through radiation treatment.

“At the beginning of treatments, radiation often sounds scary to patients,” said Holmes. “The majority of people I see associate it with devastating world events like Hiroshima and Chernobyl, but medical radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments of cancer.”

Radiation therapy uses high doses of ionized radiation to shrink and kill cancer cells while protecting nearby healthy tissue as much as possible.

“It’s an option for almost any cancer from the top of your head to the tip of your toes,” said Holmes.

Today, Feb. 4, we recognize World Cancer Day as an opportunity to raise awareness for the prevention and treatment of cancer of all types and recognize the health care teams at CancerCare Manitoba that work closely with all regional health authorities to contribute to the delivery of quality patient care and improved outcomes.

Visit https://ow.ly/3fgv50Qxqns for more.

CancerCare Manitoba CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

02/03/2026

Are you looking for breastfeeding or chestfeeding support in Winnipeg?
Support groups and individual appointments are available every day of the week at various locations across Winnipeg. All support is provided by public health nurses, and multi-language interpreters are available upon request.
Find a group near you!

For the full schedule, visit https://bit.ly/44r6H58

For more healthy parenting resources, visit https://wrha.mb.ca/public-health/service/healthy-parenting/

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Vous cherchez du soutien pour l'allaitement au sein à Winnipeg ?
Des groupes de soutien et des rendez-vous individuels sont offerts tous les jours de la semaine à divers endroits à Winnipeg. Tout le soutien est assuré par des infirmières de santé publique, et des interprètes multilingues sont disponibles sur demande.
Trouvez un groupe près de chez vous !

Pour consulter l'horaire complet, consultez le site https://bit.ly/44r6H58

Pour plus de ressources sur la parentalité en santé, consultez le site https://wrha.mb.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/role-parental/

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

This week is National Burn Awareness Week and we're joining Shared Health in celebrating the diverse and highly specialized skills of HSC's Occupational Therapists. Thank you for all the work you do!

Ben Badgero is a jack-of-all-trades. With a passion for burn therapy and a knack for harnessing the power of 3-dimensional printing, he’s revolutionizing the field of burn care, one custom device at a time.

Burns require specialized care in the first 12-18 months as the skin heals and steps are taken to prevent or treat scarring. As an occupational therapist and one of two Burn Clinical Specialists at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg (HSC), Badgero works with patients to manage scarring and improve the damaged skin’s overall look.

Typically this care involves the use of pressure garments, tight clothing that applies therapeutic pressure to the skin. The garments are customized to each burn survivor, a process that can be long and difficult, particularly for patients with facial burns.

“With facial burns, we often use a hard mask to provide the pressure. The traditional method of making one is a bit like getting a dental impression,” explained Badgero. “It involves plaster and a goo-like substance being poured onto the patient’s face, which can make individuals feel claustrophobic, especially when it must stay in place for an hour or more.”

Badgero saw an opportunity to improve patient comfort and care through the use of 3D printing technology.

“We now scan the person’s face to get the 3D replica and the patient can go home while the printing machine takes over,” said Badgero. “What was previously a long and technically difficult process for both the patient and the therapist now takes around 15-20 seconds.”

This week is National Burn Awareness Week and we're celebrating the diverse and highly specialized skills of HSC's Occupational Therapists.

Visit https://ow.ly/c0Ne50Q48IK for Ben's full story.

01/30/2026

This February, we join Manitobans in honouring Black History Month, celebrating decades of leadership, culture, and community impact across Manitoba and beyond. For 45 years, Black History Month has been a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve when history is shared, recognized, and carried forward.

To our health care teams, from frontline clinicians to behind-the-scenes support staff, your commitment to excellence and inclusive care reflects the very spirit of this month. Your work not only heals, it connects, uplifts, and strengthens the fabric of our communities. Thank you for everything you do. 🙌

Read featured stories from our health system here: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/about/community/black-history-month/

Discover events and ways to participate throughout February on Black History Manitoba's website: https://www.bhmwinnipeg.com/upcoming-events

01/29/2026

📞 211 CALLER STORY! A senior called 211 to share her monthly food and bills had become too much, and she was worried about being able to afford rent. She felt lonely and didn’t know what to do. A friendly navigator helped her find a government financial benefit to access, a nearby place for meals and social connection, and a referral to a counselling service.

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01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Social prescribing is a way to help older adults live well and age safely in their homes and communities. It recognizes that health is more than just medical care – it's also about staying active, eating well, having social connections, and feeling supported in daily life.

Get in touch with your local Seniors Resource Coordinator by visiting https://wrha.mb.ca/support-services-to-seniors/social-prescribing/

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La prescription sociale est une façon d’aider les aînés à bien vivre et à vieillir en toute sécurité chez eux et dans leur communauté. Elle reconnaît que la santé ne se limite pas aux soins médicaux : elle englobe aussi le fait de rester actif, de bien manger, d’entretenir des liens sociaux et de se sentir soutenu au quotidien.

Pour communiquer avec votre coordonnateur des ressources pour les aînés de votre région, consultez le site Web suivant : https://wrha.mb.ca/support-services-to-seniors/social-prescribing/

01/26/2026

Need to see a health care provider in Winnipeg?

If you have a common or minor medical concern that is not an emergency or urgent, you can book an appointment online at medinav.ca at one of these types of clinics:

👉 Walk-In Connected Care Clinics
👉 Extended Hours Primary Care Clinics
👉 Minor Injury and Illness Clinics

Visit myrightcare.ca for locations, wait times and more.

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Besoin de consulter un professionnel de la santé à Winnipeg?

Si vous avez un problème médical commun ou mineur qui n'est pas une urgence, vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous en ligne sur medinav.ca dans l'une de ces cliniques :

👉 Cliniques sans rendez-vous de soins de continuité
👉 Cliniques de soins primaires à heures prolongées
👉 Cliniques pour blessures et maladies mineures

Visitez wrha.mb.ca/fr/temps-dattente/ pour connaître les établissements, les temps d'attente et plus encore.

01/24/2026

As winter settles in, remember to take it slow, stay alert, and drive to road conditions. Keep these safety tips in mind all winter long:

- Plan ahead and give yourself extra time. Winter weather can cause delays.
- Check road conditions before you go. Monitor Manitoba 5-1-1 for real-time updates. https://www.manitoba511.ca/
- Stay visible. Use headlights in low light or blowing snow, even during the day.
- Equip your vehicle for winter. Use winter tires and clear all snow and ice from windows, mirrors and lights.
- Pack an emergency kit. Include blankets, a shovel, booster cables, a flashlight, extra warm clothing, snacks and a phone charger.
- Avoid sudden movements. Accelerate, brake and steer gently to maintain traction on icy roads.
- Make a safe ride home part of your plans.

Visit Transport Canada’s website for more winter driving tips: https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/stay-safe-when-driving/winter-driving/driving-safely-winter

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Avec l'arrivée de l'hiver, n'oubliez pas de rouler prudemment, de rester vigilant et d'adapter votre conduite aux conditions routières. Gardez ces conseils de sécurité à l'esprit tout au long de l'hiver :

- Planifiez à l'avance et prévoyez plus de temps. Les conditions hivernales peuvent causer des retards.
- Vérifiez l'état des routes avant de partir. Consultez Manitoba 5-1-1 pour obtenir des mises à jour en temps réel. https://www.manitoba511.ca/
- Restez bien visible. Allumez vos phares lorsque la visibilité est réduite, par faible luminosité ou en cas de poudrerie, même le jour.
- Équipez votre véhicule pour l'hiver. Utilisez des pneus d'hiver et dégagez toute la neige et la glace des vitres, des rétroviseurs et des phares.
- Préparez une trousse d'urgence. Assurez-vous d'y inclure des couvertures, une pelle, des câbles de démarrage, une lampe de poche, des vêtements chauds supplémentaires, des collations et un chargeur de téléphone.
- Évitez les mouvements brusques. Accélérez, freinez et tournez doucement pour garder le contrôle sur les routes glacées.
- Pendant les fêtes, planifiez un retour à la maison en toute sécurité.