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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 […]
Adult Day Programs
Adult Day Programs Adult day programs are an opportunity for older adults to meet other people and enjoy recreational activities away from home. Programming is designed for fun, fitness and social activity. These programs strengthen people’s ability to function within their own home by preventing physical and mental deterioration, which so often results from social […]
Student Employment and More
Student Employment and More
Health Promotion & Food Safety
Environmental / Health Promotion & Food Safety Health Promotion is how public health staff work to enable individuals and communities to increase, take control over and improve their health. It focuses on providing equal opportunities and resources to help people be as healthy as they can. Health Promotion includes enhancing public policy, creating supportive environments […]
Don’t let history repeat itself. Protect your future. Get immunized!
by Marcy Timchishen, R.N., B.N., Interlake-Eastern RHA’s immunization coordinator National Immunization Week takes place April 21 to 30, 2025. As measles cases continue to make a resurgence throughout Canada and around the world, it is important for Manitobans to check if they are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Only a few decades ago, […]
Collecting email address/personal cell phone information
As part of our commitment to better service, we will begin collecting email addresses and cellphone numbers at hospital registration in our region starting January 6, 2025. We value your privacy and will only contact you from time to time for things like appointment reminders, to share educational material tailored to your care, or for […]
Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding
Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life. Breastmilk is a natural, beneficial, and cost-effective way to nourish your baby. It provides optimal nutritional and emotional benefits for growth and development, and contains antibodies to boost your child’s immune system. Additionally, breastfeeding or chestfeeding has added health […]
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 […]
Acknowledging the life and accomplishments of The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Interlake-Eastern RHA is acknowledging the life and significant accomplishments of The Honourable Murray Sinclair who passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Canadian flags at health facilities in Interlake-Eastern RHA will be at half mast until sundown on the day of his funeral. He was raised on the former St. Peter’s Indian Reserve in the Selkirk […]
Interlake-Eastern RHA annual general meeting attracts over 110 participants
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s virtual annual general meeting on Oct. 7 saw more than 110 staff and community members login virtually to hear the region’s planned activities and a summary of the past year. Cyndi Typliski, vice chair of the board of directors, was the master of ceremonies. The meeting opened with a prayer from […]
Essential health services will be provided even if strike occurs
Manitobans are reminded that vital health services will continue to be available in the event of a strike. While job action by MGEU and CUPE essential service agreements are in place to ensure care continues to be provided, with the sickest and most injured patients prioritized. Essential health services will be provided even if strike […]
Home care clients advised of possible service disruption
Residents living throughout much of Manitoba, excluding the Northern Health Region, are advised that community health services – particularly home care services – and some clinic appointments could be significantly disrupted next week if planned job action by CUPE and MGEU-affiliated staff proceeds. Click here for more information.
Paramedic Services Week 2024
May 19-25 is Paramedic Services Week. IERHA acknowledges the paramedics and their team members who are providing life-saving care during medical emergencies every day in our region. Thank you for your service! On May 15, the Manitoba government proclaimed May 19-25 Paramedic Services Week Read more about this week on sharedhealthmb.ca