Experiences of Frontline Healthcare Providers Who Have Cared for Dying Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The University of Manitoba is conducting research into the experiences of frontline healthcare workers who have cared for dying patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have relevant lived experience, please consider adding your voice to this important research! About the Study Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov – a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University […]

AEBC COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is hosting a virtual town hall on August 19th at 11:00 AM EST. About the Event An interactive event for the blind, deaf, and disabled communities including panelists from the medical community and those with lived experience with COVID and the importance of vaccines. Panelist discussion will […]

Strict, inconsistent care home rules frustrate families as other Manitoba restrictions relax

Via CBC Seniors’ advocate questions rigid care home constraints when those 70-plus are most-vaccinated age group For Marlene Perrin, it was business as usual when she visited her parents at their southwestern Manitoba care home earlier this week.  She put on the required face mask and eye protection, though she knew it would mean Bob […]

Man impersonates health-care aide looking after patients at Winnipeg hospital

Via CBC Imposter worked as many as 8 shifts, including in emergency department A man spent several night shifts caring for patients at Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital in July despite not actually being employed there, the regional health authority said.  The impersonator worked the shifts between July 2 and July 17, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority […]