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Water Main Break affecting Seven Oaks General Hospital

November 23, 2025 - We would like to advise the public that a water main break is currently affecting operations at Seven Oaks General Hospital.

Manitoba government and WRHA open online survey for public feedback on Victoria ED design

April 2, 2025 – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), along with the Manitoba government, are inviting community members to weigh in on the design of the new Victoria Hospital emergency department (ED) via an online survey open now until May 10.

WRHA interim CEO appointed

February 5, 2025 – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is pleased to advise that Ms. Jane Curtis has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Partnership brings physiotherapy to two First Nations communities

November 19, 2024 – Residents of Lake Manitoba First Nation and Pinaymootang First Nation now have access to physiotherapy and rehabilitation expertise without having to travel.

Newly renovated dental clinic provides low cost dental services to children

November 6, 2024 – Children needing low/no cost dental services now have a more welcoming place to receive the care they need. Recent renovations to the S.M.I.L.E.plus dental clinic at Machray School will ensure clients and their families have a space that better reflects the quality of care they receive.

Deer Lodge Centre celebrates 20 years of treating military and RCMP officers

October 24, 2024 – The Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic at Deer Lodge Centre is marking a milestone of 20 years of providing specialized outpatient mental health treatment to veterans, Canadian Forces members and active and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut.

WRHA hosting meningococcal vaccine clinics to better protect younger children

April 11, 2024 – Manitoba is updating routine childhood vaccines to better protect infants and young children from meningococcal disease.

Public Education events aim to help older adults find Support Services

November 15, 2023 – The WRHA is launching a series of in-person and online public information events aimed at improving awareness and access to available programs and services for older adults.

Health system focused on tying community supports to long-stay inpatients

July 27, 2023 – A number of initiatives to improve patient flow and bring down wait times are ongoing at Winnipeg hospitals, including the creation of a clinical working group that focuses on ensuring long-stay inpatients get the supports they need to safely transition back into the community.

Home Care Staff & Clients to Benefit from New App

July 26, 2023 – The WRHA, in partnership with Victoria Hospital Foundation, is announcing a new initiative for Home Care staff aimed at improving client care and efficiencies. Following staff feedback during engagement sessions, the Procura AlayaCare Mobile App will be installed on smartphones provided to staff and will give employees the tools they need to provide the highest quality care by allowing real-time access to client schedules, increasing safety, and enhancing communication.