HSC_Winnipeg

12/20/2025

Help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses this winter by following these preventative measures.

With respiratory viruses circulating, it’s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to seek help.

Where you go will depend on your child’s symptoms as well as where you are located. Many common cold and flu symptoms can be safely treated at home, or with a visit to your doctor, a walk-in clinic, or urgent care centre.

Having a sick or injured child can be scary and overwhelming. Knowing where to go BEFORE your child becomes sick or injured can help you make the right decision when they need care.

Visit https://ow.ly/vIwh50XJBXO to learn more.

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Just some of the beautiful Indigenous artwork featured at today’s HSC Winter Solstice Indigenous Market! The market brought staff, patients, visitors, and members of the Indigenous community together to connect and celebrate culture, creativity, community, and Winter Solstice. Thank you to the talented vendors and dedicated volunteers who made this event so meaningful.

12/19/2025

Happy 25th anniversary to the Healthy Smile Happy Child team here at CHRIM! For the past 25 years, the Healthy Smile Happy Child initiative has been leading the charge in Manitoba against Early Childhood Caries (ECC), also known as childhood tooth decay or cavities.

The program is a multi-disciplinary outreach initiative that engages communities in ECC prevention strategies and promotion of early childhood oral health. ECC is a destructive, yet preventable, form of tooth decay in young children, particularly those living in disadvantaged populations.

Read more about HSHC here: https://www.chrim.ca/2025/healthy-smile-happy-child-25th-anniversary/

12/19/2025

In this month's Stefano's Stories, Foundation President and CEO Stefano Grande shares how your donations this holiday season will support the childhood cancer, blood disorders and transplants campaign to help reimagine hospital care for kids like Ella. Funds raised will transform hospital rooms and treatment areas and fund leading-edge research into childhood cancers at Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba.

Donations made before December 31, 2025 will have DOUBLE the impact, thanks to the Talbot Family Foundation and K+P Talbot Community Fund, who have generously agreed to match gifts up to $100,000. So a gift of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200 and so on. Donate now at goodbear.ca ❤️

Read more about how your gift will help make a difference for Manitoba's youngest patients here: https://ow.ly/aHO050XMFmR

12/19/2025

Meet Dave! 💪 One of the friendly, certified fitness coordinators at the HSC Fitness Centre and he’s here to help you feel your best this winter. ❄️

Want to feel stronger, feel better, and have more energy? Now’s the perfect time to join the HSC Fitness Centre! New members can try the gym FREE for one month—but don’t wait, this offer ends on Jan. 31, 2026.

The HSC Fitness Centre is a 24/7/365 gym exclusively for Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority employees. Designed to fit into your workday, it makes staying active easier than ever.

From top-notch cardio and strength equipment to drop-in classes and personal training, everything you need is right here. And you won’t be doing it alone—Dave and Fern, our certified fitness coordinators, are ready to support you at every step, no matter your fitness level.

Reach out to Dave via email at dunger@hsc.mb.ca to get started today and visit https://hsc.mb.ca/blog/fitness-centre/ to learn more.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Health Sciences Centre Foundation

12/19/2025

When Tyler first joined the security team at HSC, he was searching for a role that would challenge him and help him grow. Today, as Security Team Lead, he has built strong connections with his team and continues to make an impact.

As a Patrol Officer at Manitoba’s largest healthcare facility, you’ll protect patients, visitors, and staff while responding quickly to keep our campus safe and secure, all while building a foundation for future opportunities in law enforcement.

Ready to grow your career and make a meaningful difference? Apply now: https://ow.ly/H2GN50VsrgU

12/19/2025

❄️ As the weather cools down, many of us are reaching for hot foods and drinks to stay warm. Please take extra care around children in the kitchen.

Hospitals across Canada, including the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department at HSC, tend to see more young patients with burn injuries from hot foods and drinks during the holiday season and into the winter months.

Hot soup, oils, boiling water, coffee, and tea can cause serious burns. Here are a few ways to help keep kids safe:
✔️ Create a kid-free zone around the stove (about 3 feet / three big steps away)
✔️ Put infants down while cooking instead of holding them
✔️ Use a high chair so your child can watch safely from a distance

If your child has a burn that blisters and is larger than a loonie, please take them to the nearest emergency room.

Visit https://ow.ly/K0qh50XMwTz to learn what symptoms to watch for, how to provide care at home, and when to visit your doctor, a clinic, or the Children’s Emergency Department.

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

12/19/2025

Pausing for a little holiday magic 🎅

Santa stopped by HSC's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to share smiles, laughter and some much-needed cheer with our families and staff. Moments like these remind us that even in the toughest seasons, joy finds a way. ❤️

From festive outfits to special holiday gifts, we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make these memories during these babies’ very first holiday season.

Huge thanks to our FICare Committee for bringing the magic and making this day unforgettable!

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

12/19/2025

Manitoba is heading into a challenging cold and flu season. Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV are circulating — and prevention matters now more than ever.

Simple actions can help protect your family, reduce spread, and keep our health system available for those who need it most:
✔️ Get vaccinated. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines help prevent serious illness, especially for children. Find a vaccine near you: https://ow.ly/y5v150XKtlq
✔️ Stay home if you’re sick
✔️ Wash your hands often
✔️ Cough or sneeze into your elbow, never your hands
✔️ Consider wearing a mask when indoors in crowded locations

➡️ Swipe to learn more

When your child gets sick, we know it can feel overwhelming. Knowing where to go before it happens helps you get the right care faster, and avoid unnecessary emergency visits.

Learn where to go for your child’s care: https://ow.ly/qVzM50XKtlp

Small steps now can make a big difference this season.