[…] be placed with each tree. This holiday season, everyone can access online mental health support at any time on www.ierha.ca www.ierha.ca/programs-services/mental-health/. The RHA also has a 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-427-8628. Seniors Giving this Season: For some, a small gift or card can go a long way to brighten the day of those who aren’t […]
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 […]
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
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
[…] reach out to your manager if help is needed, and our employee assistance program is available as well. Additional resources can also be found here: Emergency / Crisis – Residential School Survivors Hotline – 211 Manitoba | Manitoba All health-care workers are encouraged to wear orange at work this week and on Monday if […]
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 14-20
[…] (Multipurpse Room A & B ) to train people who want to volunteer and/or learn more about spiritual health, dying and death, spiritual development and trauma and crisis. The course takes place every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. from April 26 to June 28. Additional training dates and locations will be identified […]
Phone Lines are down at Winnipeg Beach Clinic
Please be advised the phone lines are down at the Winnipeg Beach Clinic. Internet is still in service. If you need to contact staff onsite, please email: [email protected]
Emergency Response Services
Emergency Response Services Manitoba Health will cover medically-necessary, land ambulance inter-facility transports when the patient is being transported between designated health-care facilities for diagnostic tests or treatment, or from a more specialized level of care to another facility closer to home for rehabilitation or recovery. Emergency Response Services is provided by Shared Health Manitoba. Consistent […]
MGEU Community
[…] the Community Support job descriptions listed below. Title Preview File Adult Day Program Coordinator Preview Adult Day Program Worker Preview Audiology Assistant Preview Community Engagement Liaison Preview Crisis Worker – Adult Preview Crisis Worker – Crisis Stabilization Unit Preview Crisis Worker – Intake Preview Crisis Worker – Youth Preview Fit Tester Preview Health Care […]
Mobile Withdrawal Management Service
[…] support systems to provide care and advice, and support recovery. The team also supports participants and their families, caregivers or support persons, with access to a 24-hour crisis line for after-hour support. In addition, all participants have access to an Indigenous Elder and culturally appropriate support through Indigenous Health services. Virtual and in-person support […]
Ashern’s Lakeshore General Hospital Expansion
Ashern’s Lakeshore General Hospital Expansion About the project Construction on Ashern’s Lakeshore General Hospital expansion started January 2023 and was completed in May 2025. The inpatient unit expansion added 12 inpatient beds (for a total of 26). As part of the second phase, eight emergency department treatment spots will be added with a targeted project […]
Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund
Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund There are a number of grants and incentives available to nurses in Manitoba through the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund (NRRF). Main functions of the NRRF include the development of strategies to assist with recruitment and retention of registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or nurse […]






