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Each year on September 30, people across Canada observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. With love, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. We also take time to listen, learn from their wisdom, and reflect on the responsibilities we all carry in advancing reconciliation.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. Orange Shirt Day grew from Survivor Phyllis Webstad experience of having her new orange shirt was taken from her on her …

The Northern Health Region Board of Directors invites all patients, caregivers, community partners, and staff to join this year’s Annual General Meeting. Registration is not required, join via the link or phone number below.

There will be an opportunity to have questions answered at this meeting. Please submit your questions to [email protected] by Tuesday, October 27th at 12:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• 12:00 p.m.
• Virtual Venue: Microsoft Teams meeting
  • Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/291949013993575?p=18T0E8nXT4CF4i5O75
  • Meeting ID: 291 949 013 993 575
  • Passcode: d9cS9LM9
• Dial in by Phone: 204-815-1742
  • Phone conference ID: 801 …
    
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World Patient Safety Day brings together governments, partners and communities to focus attention on patient safety and accelerate action to reduce avoidable harm in health care.

In 2026, the campaign focuses on safe care for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), with the slogan “Safe care for life!”. Noncommunicable diseases are long-term conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, that can affect people of all ages and often require ongoing care throughout life.

Globally, 1 in 10 patients is harmed during health care, with around half of this harm being considered preventable. People living with NCDs are particularly vulnerable …

September 4, 2026 — Shared Health, Manitoba Regional Health Authorities, CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) and government partners have been working closely together to prepare for the possibility of a potential Dynacare labour disruption on September 8, 2026.

Manitoba’s health system is committed to ensuring Manitobans, including cancer patients, vulnerable populations and those currently in care, continue to have access to essential services. Extensive planning is underway to minimize the impact and ensure the continuity and coordination of essential laboratory services. Patient safety and access to care will continue to be prioritized. Emergency and time-sensitive diagnostic testing will …

An exciting opportunity is available for a visionary leader to join the Northern Health Region as its next Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will drive organizational excellence, strengthen workforce sustainability, advance health system transformation, and foster strong partnerships across Indigenous communities, governments, healthcare teams, and stakeholders.

Based within the Northern Health Region, this role maintains routine engagement across healthcare sites to support collaboration, engagement, and organizational leadership. The successful candidate will hold an active presence across the NHR Regional Offices located in Thompson, The Pas, and Flin Flon.

Make a lasting impact on healthcare …

Interested in exploring nursing opportunities in Northern Manitoba? Join us for upcoming information sessions to learn more about career opportunities, working in the North, and what it’s like to be part of our northern healthcare teams. Come with your questions and discover where a nursing career in Northern Manitoba could take you.

• Information Session on Nursing Opportunities in Northern Manitoba : Obstetrics, Operating Room and Emergency: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2416413652830265600

• Make it in Manitoba – Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Information Session: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7576417325790293251