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.
April 4, 2023 – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is advising residents of Winnipeg that community health services – home care services, in particular – may be affected over the next few days, due to the threat of stormy weather.
March 22, 2023 – Jennifer Eaglesham has known since she was in nursing school that she wanted to work in public health, specifically helping treat and prevent communicable diseases.
March 20, 2023 – When we hear about tuberculosis, more commonly known as TB, many of us might think of it as a disease of the past.
March 14, 2023 – When you or someone you love has experienced a significant health event, coordinating the necessary care and resources to support recovery can feel like putting together a puzzle—except you don't have a box to show you what the end product should look like or how many pieces there are.
March 14, 2023 – The high vacancies being experienced across the country among home support workers and home care attendants is prompting the WRHA to get innovative in its efforts to attract individuals looking for a new career at a competitive salary.
February 23, 2023 – The Winnipeg Health Region is investing in a new information technology platform that will provide system leaders at city hospitals, health centres, community, and long-term care with real-time data that can be used to improve care coordination and patient flow.