Grief and Bereavement What is Grief? It is important to realize that grief is the natural, normal and expected response to loss. Although grief can be very difficult, it is the necessary process of adjusting to and learning to cope with a major change in your life. Some things to understand about grief: You May […]
Are you ready to quit tobacco? May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, a day set aside to remind the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what is being done to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to […]
International Overdose Awareness Day – IOAD International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. This year’s theme for 2024 is “Together We Can,” highlighting the power of […]
All clinics listed below are for 1st or 2nd dose eligible Manitobans. FIRST DOSE ELIGIBILITY NEW Pfizer clinics 1st dose eligibility is anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009, is eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna clinics 1st dose eligibility is 18 years and older. Anyone who received a first dose of AstraZeneca/Covishield […]
A day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist A day in the life of… Taylor. Taylor has an important, life-saving job, but their profession is one that most people would not be able to describe. They are a registered respiratory therapist (RRT). Here is a snapshot of how Taylor spends their day. Their shift […]
Mushrooms Mushrooms – a polarizing food that elicits either love or hate in most people. Personally, I am a huge mushroom advocate. They have a savory, umami flavor that adds a lot of depth and richness to a dish without breaking the bank. Neither plant or animal, this substance known as a variety of fungus, […]
Therapy Dogs Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. A certified therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, gentle, and at ease in all situations. Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted, cuddled, and handled, sometimes clumsily, by unfamiliar people. They are handled by their owners and both become […]
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Security Services, Protection Officer About the Career The Security Officers are healthcare employees who are licensed Security Guards as per the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act. Security Officers provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for all clients, staff and visitors by encouraging reliability, effectiveness and efficiency in the operation of […]
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Health Information Services The Health Information Services (HIS) team includes Health Information Management Professionals, Medical Transcriptionists and Clerical staff who work in health centres throughout Prairie Mountain Health. This team is about managing healthcare data; collecting, storing, managing and transmitting a patient’s electronic medical records (EMR) in a professional, caring, and confidential manner. […]
CancerCare Closing the Care Gap World Cancer Day is recognized globally every February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, improve access to cancer education, and promote personal, collective and government action for cancer control. World Cancer Day is a worldwide positive movement for people to connect and come together in support of accessible and equitable […]