Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals - MAHCP
Proudly representing 7000+ allied health professionals delivering essential health-care and social services to Manitobans.
Our members work in 50 specialized disciplines in labs, hospitals, clinics, community and long-term care settings across Manitoba. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) has over 40 years of experience exclusively representing Manitoba's Allied Health Professionals in Diagnostics, Emergency, Community Health and Therapy/Rehabilitation.
11/02/2025
MAHCP is proud to invest in our members, their children, and Manitobans pursuing careers in allied health. At this year’s Annual General Meeting, we were pleased to announce the 20 recipients of our 2025 scholarships – swipe to see the full list!
Applications for the next round of scholarships will open in Spring 2026. Find more details at mahcp.ca/scholarships.
10/31/2025
Sending a huge congratulations to our second Honour Roll* recipient, Karen Roth (Community Health Facilitator at Sage House, Mount Carmel Clinic)!
Karen is a long-term activist, starting in 2006 with CUPE, in a variety of roles. For the last 5 years, she has held a position on MAHCP’s Executive Council, representing members within District 8.
Karen is a strong advocate for the rights of others, volunteering at countless events and organizing community marches, rallies and gatherings.
Thank you, Karen, for your dedication and commitment over the years! 🙌
*At this year's Annual General Meeting, Secretary Leann Oakley was proud to induct two members to the MAHCP Honour Roll! Members who receive this award are nominated by their peers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the union. More: https://mahcp.ca/2025-agm-recap/ -roll
10/30/2025
Laura is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Health Sciences Centre — Winnipeg, and she primarily works with patients recovering from trauma surgery and strokes.
On , learn more about the critical role SLPs play in the stroke recovery process!
10/29/2025
At this year's Annual General Meeting, Secretary Leann Oakley was proud to induct two members to the MAHCP Honour Roll! Members who receive this award are nominated by their peers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the union.
The first Honour Roll recipient is Bridget Sahulka (MRI Technologist at Dauphin Regional Health Centre), who has been an active and dedicated member of MAHCP for over 10 years! 👏
Bridget, thank you for your continued advocacy, solidarity, and dedication to strengthening our union. Read more about Bridget in our AGM recap blog: https://mahcp.ca/2025-agm-recap/ -roll
10/28/2025
As an Occupational Therapist with Shared Health’s ADHD Service, Olena Czuba helps children and teens build the skills and confidence they need to thrive — from managing daily routines to navigating emotions and social situations.
Through individualized, strengths-based, evidence-informed interventions, Olena supports youth with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental or mental health disorders in developing self-regulation, motor skills, executive functioning, and social participation.
These skills make a big difference in everyday life.
“I believe that small, meaningful changes can open big possibilities for a person's future — and being part of that journey is deeply fulfilling,” says Olena.
Her holistic approach focuses on empowering each child and their family to celebrate progress, build self-awareness, and develop lifelong strategies for success and well-being.
MAHCP is proud to represent more than 400 occupational therapists (OTs) working in hospitals, special programs, and community settings throughout Manitoba.
Using a client-centred approach, OTs help people identify and use their strengths and resources to overcome barriers that may prevent them from performing day-to-day activities they need or want to do.
Working with their clients, OTs can help:
👉 Develop skills when illness, disability, learning problems, or other issues interfere with typical skill development.
👉 Maintain function, helping clients live safely in their homes either independently or with minimal support. In cases where more support is needed, OTs can re-assess and help there, too!
👉 Early access to occupational therapy services means better health outcomes, improved physical function, and enhanced quality of life.
Happy to the OTs working hard to help Manitobans do more and live better every day!
10/26/2025
Rhonda Werbicki, General Duty Medical Laboratory Technologist at the Flin Flon General Hospital, has lived in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, for almost 30 years. This summer, she lost everything she owned in the Northern wildfires, and Denare Beach will never be the same for her.
Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Rhonda about the unimaginable loss, and to hear her perspectives on comprehensive and thoroughly-tested employer emergency plans, mandatory evacuation protocols, and the importance of pushing together for member protections in future rounds of collective bargaining.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 55th Annual General Meeting last week! For those who couldn’t join us, we’ve put together a brief overview of the key themes and updates that were shared during the meeting.
Take a look at our blog for some special AGM highlights, including 2025 Honour Roll recipients, a video with moments from the past three years, and our 2024/25 Annual Report: https://mahcp.ca/2025-agm-recap/
10/24/2025
Each year, 900 Manitobans are diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the most diagnosed cancers among women in Canada. When detected early through screening mammograms, breast cancer can be treated more effectively, offering more options and a better chance of survival.
Last fall, the Province of Manitoba announced plans to lower the start age for screening mammograms from 50 to 45 by the end of 2025, following recommendations from the Canadian Cancer Society that the starting age for screening be lowered to age 40 for women and trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people at average risk.
According to Statistics Canada, Manitoba’s breast cancer screening rates are some of the lowest among the provinces and below the national average. In order to meet the screening age recommendations from the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba must invest in increased training, as well as staffing and retention strategies to add to the team of mammography technologists who make early detection possible.
10/23/2025
October 19-25 is recognized as !
Respiratory Therapists (also known as RTs) care for patients in complicated and often critical situations — whether that’s helping newborn babies take their first breath to supporting someone recovering from illness or injury. Their expertise and compassion help Manitobans breathe easier every day.
MAHCP is proud to represent ~500 RTs working in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Manitoba. This week and always, thank you for your commitment to high-quality patient care and the positive impact you have on Manitobans’ well-being!
10/21/2025
Each year, the third Tuesday of October is recognized as . MAHCP is proud to represent approximately 100 pharmacy technicians working in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Manitoba!
Pharmacy technicians are highly skilled professionals who work alongside pharmacists to support patients and ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of medications. Their responsibilities include:
👉 Performing technical checks of prescriptions
👉 Preparing and compounding medicines
👉 Ensuring accuracy in billing and prescription preparation reporting
👉 Collaborating with pharmacists, other health-care professionals, and patients
Today, we’re highlighting Sithara Fernando, MAHCP member and pharmacy technician at Health Sciences Centre! Read Sithara's profile to learn how she came to be a pharmacy technician and how she ensures patients receive the right medication: https://mahcp.ca/meet-sithara-fernando-pharmacy-technician-at-hsc/
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MAHCP is a union of health care professionals dedicated to protecting, advocating for, and advancing the rights of its members through labour relations activities. Our vision is to increase the awareness and recognition of MAHCP to members, the public and government.
We represent approximately 6,500 members across more than 160 disciplines that are part of the continuum of care you receive every time you visit a health care facility in our province.
A Voice For Health Care
When it comes to patient care and recovery, the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals are on hand when you need them most. Whether arriving by ambulance to meet your urgent needs or behind the scenes running tests and getting you results, the paramedical and technical experts of MAHCP keep Manitoba's health care system running.
For 50 years, MAHCP has been the only union in Manitoba focused solely on supporting Manitoba’s paramedical and technical health care professionals.
MAHCP represents over 160 disciplines across the province. Each and every health care worker that provides these specialized services matters. And because we understand the work they do, how they do it and why these professions are so vital to our health care system, MAHCP remains dedicated to a stable future for Manitoba’s health care.
Our members’ concerns will not be overshadowed by the concerns of larger groups, such as health care support, maintenance or even non-health care related groups. Our collective voice, fights for our members and for your health care services, which makes us uniquely positioned to keep Manitoba health care strong.