The number of cases isn’t large, but for families who have had a loved one die suddenly from an undiagnosed heart rhythm condition, the effects are devastating. In addition, learning that other members of the family may be subject to the same condition is cause for even more worry and anxiety.
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Nurses help Point Douglas to lead in HPV vaccinations
It’s a fact that in the last 60 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other medical intervention. Vaccines have cut rates of diseases like diphtheria and measles by 100 and 99 per cent respectively since they were first introduced.
Winnipeg’s growing population facing inequity in healthy living
All five health regions across Manitoba released their Community Health Assessment Reports today, including the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). The Winnipeg-based report highlights the city’s growing population as one that is enjoying a longer life expectancy of nearly a full year more than it did five years ago.
Your health system update
Statistical information from the Canadian Institute for Health Information was released today, which includes 32 indicators that help the WRHA to monitor our own performance trends over time, and benchmark ourselves against other health systems across Canada.
WRHA selects new President and CEO
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Vickie Kaminski has been selected as WRHA’s new President and CEO.
Making home a priority in healing
The Priority Home program is focused on keeping patients – specifically high-needs seniors – safe in their homes for as long as possible using community supports.
Innovative clinic offers one-stop shop for people with, or at risk of, irregular heart rhythms
Since its inception in 2016, the Manitoba Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic (IAC) has improved access for patients and families needing specialist care in the identification and treatment of inherited conditions that may result in life threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
A new tool in Manitoba’s wound care tool kit
Thanks to a dedicated team of professionals at Deer Lodge Centre there is a new treatment option for the care of chronic wounds that are resistant to healing.
Big data, better health
Local researchers are using artificial intelligence to mine complex statistical information and revolutionize the delivery of care.
Molecule mystery
A Winnipeg researcher and her team are working to crack the case of a rare condition that robs some newborns of the oxygen they need to survive.