Diagnostics Laboratory and diagnostic imaging services within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority are part of Shared Health’s provincial diagnostic network. Please feel free to contact us at 1-866-633-1787 if you have any questions or visit Locations – Diagnostic Services – Shared Health (sharedhealthmb.ca) Diagnostic services will be closed on all statutory holidays and the days […]
Interlake-Eastern doctor earns Physician Emeritus Award
Congratulations are in order for a long-standing physician who earned an award to recognize her exemplary service and expertise in the community. Dr. Michele Matter is being recognized by Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority with a Physician Emeritus Award. Physician colleagues and community members had the chance to submit nominations for the prestigious award. Matter received […]
Manitoba government consulting Interlake families on Eriksdale E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital emergency room project designs
The Manitoba government is welcoming Interlake residents to weigh in on the design and development of the new Eriksdale emergency room at a project open house on March 6 at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today. Read more
Memory trees offer a place to reflect on loss of loved ones
[…] important around any special day when our sorrow is heightened.” Public and facility trees are set up now, and card ornaments for all ages will be placed with each tree. This holiday season, everyone can access online mental health support at anytime on www.ierha.ca www.ierha.ca/programs-services/mental-health/. The RHA also has a 24 hour crisis line: 1-866-427-8628.
Our Time Healthy Baby
Our Time Healthy Baby Our Time Healthy Baby Program Funded through the Department of Families, these programs offer community-based support for prenatal and post-partum families. Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Our Time Healthy Baby Program is available for all pregnant individuals and parents with infants up to one year of age. Healthy Baby Community Programs help pregnant individuals […]
Community Resource Councils
Community Resource Councils Seniors community resource councils are non-profit organizations that provide services in the community by coordinating volunteers and fee-for-service workers to assist seniors and persons with disabilities to maintain their independence in the community. Services coordinated by seniors community resource councils allow seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible […]
Protect your future. Get immunized! National Immunization Awareness Week – April 22-30
It’s National Immunization Week from April 22 to 30, 2024 — and this year, it is important for Manitobans to check if they are up to date with vaccinations. “Vaccinations help your body create an immune response against disease and protect you and your family from getting sick,” says Marcy Timchishen, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority […]
Student artwork brightens patient rooms in Ashern’s Lakeshore General Hospital
Patients in Ashern’s Lakeshore General Hospital now have cheery artwork to look at in their rooms thanks to students from Ashern’s Central School. At the end of June, groups of middle years students painted large four-foot by eight-foot pieces of plywood with fun bright scenes for the rooms impacted by the construction of the new […]
Two longtime Selkirk doctors win Physician Emeritus Awards
On April 25, Dr. Habtu Demsas and Dr. Richard Roland Lindenschmidt were presented with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Physician Emeritus Award for exemplary service and expertise to their community. Granted by physician colleagues who make up the regional Medical Advisory Committee, this award recognizes physicians who are retired or have reduced their practice in […]
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Canada Post Strike
Canada Post Strike Resumption of services July 2, 2025 Clinics and service areas will resume the use of Canada Post for distribution of patient appointment letters and pre-appointment information as well as patient supplies distributed via mail effective July 2, 2025. May 13, 2025 Manitoba Health System has prepared for service disruption in event of […]
Crisis Resources
Crisis Resources Links Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) CMHA provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.” Along with resources, this website contains a registration hub for numerous free courses that can be taken virtually or […]
Kid Care
Kid Care This page can help you with: What symptoms to watch for, how to provide care at home, and when to visit your doctor, a clinic, your local emergency department or the Children’s Emergency Department in Winnipeg. How to care for your child during respiratory season What is fever? What symptoms to watch for […]
Selkirk Community Health Office hosts Home Care Job Fair to attract applicants
Do you know someone interested in an exciting career in health care? If so, they may want to check out the Selkirk Community Health Office’s Home Care Job Fair on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about a career in home care. “Home care is about helping patients with the […]
Unified Referral & Intake System
Unified Referral & Intake System URIS supports children with special health needs to safely participate in eligible community programs. Community programs that are eligible for URIS support include: URIS provides a standard means of classifying health-care needs based on their complexity and determining the degree of professional qualification required by people who support children with […]