HSC_Winnipeg

01/22/2026

Cold weather can be hazardous. ❄️

Dress warmly and watch out for frostbite. Anyone who is not warmly dressed is at risk, and the risk increases the more time you spend outdoors. Be sure to protect children and pets.

Pay attention to other cold related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness.

Visit https://ow.ly/8sKb50Y0HG0 for more cold weather safety tips.

01/22/2026

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Be on the lookout for these three signs of frostbite:
❄️ Change in skin’s colour or texture
❄️ Pain or stinging
❄️ Loss of feeling

If you are concerned about a community member during extreme weather, please call 2-1-1 so they can get the support they need to be safe.

Visit https://ow.ly/YBtU50UJxya to learn more about cold weather and your health.

Canadian Red Cross United Way Winnipeg Manitoba Government

01/22/2026

Next time you’re doing spring cleaning please consider donating to the Nearly New Shop! 🙏🙏🙏

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

HSC's nurse-led Pap Clinic is happening TODAY, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Minor Treatment Clinic.

➡️ Swipe below for details and visit https://ow.ly/SHNy50SEk16 for upcoming dates and to learn more.

Appointments will last approximately 30 minutes. Our team consists of doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses who will take care of you step by step.

☎️ To book an appointment, call 204-787-5858. Walk-in appointments will be based on availability and please remember to bring your Manitoba Health Card.

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01/21/2026

What if a simple saliva test could help personalize mental health treatment and reduce hospital stays?

A new Manitoba-based study is exploring how pharmacogenomics (PGx)—the science of how genetics affect medication response—could help clinicians choose the right psychotropic medication, at the right dose, sooner. Instead of months or years of trial and error, PGx testing can flag which medications are more likely to cause side effects, helping guide prescribing and even deprescribing.

Led by HSC_Winnipeg's Dr. Abdullah Maruf, PhD and Dr. Jitender Sareen, in collaboration with Dr. Chad Bousman, PhD, from Calgary, and supported by a $70,000 grant from the HSC Foundation, the PGx-Support study is testing whether free, non-invasive genetic testing for psychiatric patients can improve outcomes and lower health-care costs by shortening hospital stays. With testing covered for study participants and results delivered in just two weeks, the potential impact is significant—for patients and the system alike.

Read the full story and learn more about the study:
https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/stories/pgx-potential/

01/21/2026

We're sharing our deep gratitude for RBC - BIG thank you for the transformative $250,000 gift towards PRIME X Community Grants!

PRIME X Community provides funding to community-based organizations in Manitoba that support youth and family mental health. The PRIME_Theme research theme at Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba has awarded these funds for the design and delivery of innovative mental health initiatives.

Congratulations to Pinaymootang Health Centre, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg, Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program, Resilia Community Wellness Centre, and Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba! Thank you for all the incredible work you do supporting mental health in our community.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/xM2150Y0OBE

01/20/2026

Not sure if your child’s symptoms are serious enough to seek care? know what symptoms to watch for and when and where to seek care by visiting http://ow.ly/8TLE50Mf4Kj.

Still not sure where to go? Visit https://ow.ly/t4fQ50XHUX8 or call Health Links – Info Santé 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 to speak to a nurse about your health care concerns.

01/20/2026

⚠️ Temporary Lane & Sidewalk Closure: Emily Street ⚠️

What to know:
➡️ The section of Emily St. between Notre Dame Ave. and McDermot Ave. is partially closed to accommodate City work crews.
➡️ East and West sidewalks will be closed alternately as work progresses.
➡️ Northbound curb lane will be open for morning and afternoon rush hours.
➡️ Expected completion date is Feb. 6, 2026

Please take extra care when driving or walking in this area, and when entering or exiting the Emily Street Parkade, especially with the current icy and snowy conditions.

Thank you for your patience in advance while improvements are underway!

01/20/2026

Join us monthly for our Full Moon Ceremony at Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks, happening Saturday, January 31st at 3pm. (Yay, more daylight!)

This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders, cultures and abilities are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon. Anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony.

Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to attend, but will observe.

If you can, we ask relatives to bring your own chair, rattles and/or drums, as well as a water container to fill and take home after the Ceremony (if you wish).

The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between:
- Sunshine House
- Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO)
- The Link .mb
- Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI)
- Women’s Health Clinic (WHC)
- Inaadiziwin Traditional Support Services
- Native Clan Organization, Inc. (NCO)
- Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities .mb
- Candace House
- Deer Lodge Centre
- Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk
- Health Sciences Centre

01/20/2026

A major milestone for brain care in Manitoba 💚

HSC, the HSC Foundation, and the Manitoba Government have unveiled a new Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery unit — a powerful advancement in minimally invasive brain surgery.
This state-of-the-art technology allows many patients to be treated without open surgery, leading to shorter recovery times, less pain, and better outcomes. It was made possible through the generosity of Operation Excellence donors, in partnership with the Province of Manitoba.

“These advancements are significant because they allow us to be far more flexible in scheduling MRIs, which benefits all HSC patients—not just those in neurosurgery,” said Dr. Anthony Kaufmann, HSC neurosurgeon. “The new unit also shortens the patient’s time commitment on treatment day. In some cases, a patient can be fitted with a mask, have their tumour treated, and return home in as little as two to three hours.”

Visit https://ow.ly/KtJi50Y06Ix to learn more.

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