WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is expanding health coverage for adult use of cochlear implants at a cost of $352,000 annually.
Manitoba Expands Health Coverage for Cochlear Implants
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Cities that build safe and easy-to-access paths for walking, running and cycling can improve the heart health of residents who live nearby, a study led by the University of Manitoba suggests.
RRC Polytechnic Adding 30 New Nurse Training Seats
WINNIPEG — The province is investing more than $830,000 to create 30 new training seats in Red River College Polytechnic’s nursing program.
Pandemic Surgical, Diagnostic Backlog Slowing: Doctors Manitoba
WINNIPEG — New estimates released by Doctors Manitoba suggest the province’s pandemic healthcare backlog for diagnostic tests and surgeries may have peaked.
More Manitobans Eligible for Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
WINNIPEG — Manitoba has expanded eligibility for the second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Deer Lodge Centre Foundation Hopes to Raise $250K for Dementia Unit
Deer Lodge Centre Foundation says they are hoping to raise $250,000 to help pay for renovations and enhancements at their T7 Dementia Unit.
Pandemic Ups and Downs Likely Still Compounding Surgical Backlogs
OTTAWA — The ups and downs of pandemic waves continue to affect wait times for elective surgeries in Canada, adding to concerns about mounting backlogs as provinces ease restrictions, new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows.
Public Health Agency Trying to Find Out How Many Canadians Struggling with Long COVID
OTTAWA — Federal agencies are trying to get a handle on how many Canadians may be suffering from long COVID as researchers learn more about the mysterious after-effects of the virus.
Canadians’ Trips to Liquor Stores, Pharmacies Tracked via Phones During Pandemic
OTTAWA — A report sent to the House of Commons ethics committee shows that Canadians’ movements, including trips to the liquor store and pharmacy, were closely tracked via their mobile phones without their knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna Announces Vaccine Production Facility to Be Built in the Montreal Area
MONTREAL — Moderna’s new vaccine factory in the Montreal area will be able to produce 100 million doses of mRNA vaccines a year and will help develop top scientific talent in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
Surgical, Diagnostic Testing Backlog Slowing: Doctors Manitoba
WINNIPEG — Doctors Manitoba says the diagnostic and surgical backlog is slowing in the province, but has still reached more than 169,000 cases.
Six Grand Prizes in 2022 Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery
WINNIPEG — Manitobans can do their part in supporting three of the province’s premier hospitals in the 2022 Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery.
