November 20, 2023 – Chris Salstrom works as a Spiritual Health Practitioner at Riverview Health Centre, but she also has lived experience as a patient in the Manitoba healthcare system. That's why she volunteered to be a patient partner for the WRHA's Dignity in Care project.
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.
November 15, 2023 – A new care bundle has been developed that will give health care staff in the Winnipeg health region evidence-based intervention tools to help reduce the harm associated with pressure injuries.
October 24, 2023 – Respiratory Therapist Laura Wall likens her profession to being a firefighter; always responding to emergencies as quickly as possible, as soon as the intercom page comes.
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.
July 27, 2023 – WRHA embarks on largest ever Quality and Patient Safety project for patients & employees.
July 27, 2023 – A new portal will track three nurse leadership programs, pairing experienced nurses with new nurses along varying markers of compatibility.
July 27, 2023 – Gathering public-patient feedback continues to shape health care policy and decision-making.
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.
May 11, 2023 – Caleb Smith's focus in his work as a physiotherapist has always been helping people get and keep moving. When a position recently opened up at Simkin Centre Personal Care Home, Smith says it was a unique opportunity to live that ethos.