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.
May 10, 2023 – Brian Sawatzky is a Regional Utilization Specialist for the Patient Access and Transition Team at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Though the title may not reflect his training as a nurse, it's one of the unique job opportunities that nurses have in health care, supporting patients and their healthcare needs.
May 9, 2023 – For local nurse Shanna Cowley, Churchill's natural beauty and the close connections and supports of friends and neighbours, have made the community a lifelong home.
May 8, 2023 – A change in work environments is what one Winnipeg nurse said she needed to reprioritize her well-being and reinvigorate her passion for healthcare.
This National Volunteer Week, the Winnipeg Health Region celebrates all volunteers who go above and beyond for our community. Click on a profile below to read more about each of our featured volunteers.