Emergency services on the Prairies a chaotic dance
When it comes to emergency services in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, there are many more moving parts to the “chain of survival,” more than people realize.
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Staffing level at mental health centre burning nurses out, says union
A ward with almost 20 acute psychiatric patients had 2 nurses
Norway House opens $158 million health centre
The 9,470-square-meter facility, which is expected to be fully operational in October, will be a “fully integrated” health centre that will provide emergency, in-patient and palliative care, dialysis, rehabilitation therapy, and diagnostic community-based programs and services for residents in NHCN and the surrounding areas.
Brandon health workers lose case over COVID-19 back pay
More than two dozen health-care support workers in western Manitoba got news last week they will not receive back pay for extra work as COVID spread through health-care facilities across the province.
More than 60% of Manitoba allied health workers seriously considered quitting in last year, report shows
Among those who said they had seriously considering quitting their jobs, the majority of respondents said it was because of current workloads and due to “work stress affecting my wellbeing.”
Increase to nurse practitioner positions in Saskatchewan
The plan is to place 27 new NP positions in various rural and remote areas across Saskatchewan, part of a $4.5 million commitment from this year’s provincial budget.
Funds and training won’t stop current rural paramedic burnout: union
The Manitoba government said as part of their 2024 budget, they will provide $124,000 to Red River College Polytechnic in 2024-25 for the college to add 16 training seats for advanced care paramedics (ACPs)
More rural emergency workers needed to meet 911 call demand
In Saskatchewan, there were 1,132 instances of code NAA (no local ambulance available) recorded over a nine-month period..
Mentorship, learning opportunities attract new doctor to Melfort
Dr. Evan Mah also took advantage of Prince Albert's Enhanced Surgical Skills program, which is one of a kind in Canada.
Part One: emergency services on the Prairies a chaotic dance
When it comes to emergency services in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, there are many more moving parts to the "chain of survival,” more than people realize.
Staffing level at mental health centre burning nurses out, says union
A ward with almost 20 acute psychiatric patients had 2 nurses
Norway House opens $158 million health centre
The 9,470-square-meter facility, which is expected to be fully operational in October, will be a “fully integrated” health centre that will provide emergency, in-patient and palliative care, dialysis, rehabilitation therapy, and diagnostic community-based programs and services for residents in NHCN and the surrounding areas.
Brandon health workers lose case over COVID-19 back pay
More than two dozen health-care support workers in western Manitoba got news last week they will not receive back pay for extra work as COVID spread through health-care facilities across the province.
More than 60% of Manitoba allied health workers seriously considered quitting in last year, report shows
Among those who said they had seriously considering quitting their jobs, the majority of respondents said it was because of current workloads and due to “work stress affecting my wellbeing.”
Increase to nurse practitioner positions in Saskatchewan
The plan is to place 27 new NP positions in various rural and remote areas across Saskatchewan, part of a $4.5 million commitment from this year’s provincial budget.
Funds and training won’t stop current rural paramedic burnout: union
The Manitoba government said as part of their 2024 budget, they will provide $124,000 to Red River College Polytechnic in 2024-25 for the college to add 16 training seats for advanced care paramedics (ACPs)
More rural emergency workers needed to meet 911 call demand
In Saskatchewan, there were 1,132 instances of code NAA (no local ambulance available) recorded over a nine-month period..
Mentorship, learning opportunities attract new doctor to Melfort
Dr. Evan Mah also took advantage of Prince Albert's Enhanced Surgical Skills program, which is one of a kind in Canada.
Part One: emergency services on the Prairies a chaotic dance
When it comes to emergency services in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, there are many more moving parts to the "chain of survival,” more than people realize.