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HIV Support is Here
Public Health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care declared a public health emergency to combat the spread of HIV in Manitoba in May, 2026. Knowing your HIV status helps protect both you and your community. Here in the Northern Health Region, there are multiple ways to access testing and treatment options.
HIV testing is available through your:
- Family Doctor
- Nurse Practitioner
- Public Health departments
- Community Health Center
- Nursing Station
- QDoc virtual care services
Early testing and treatment saves lives and helps prevent transmission. Learn more on the topic of STBBI’s on our website, and reach …
Northern Manitoba is hiring Emergency, Operating Room and Obstetric Nurses
Join Ronnie and leadership from Northern Manitoba for a virtual webinar to learn more about these exciting career opportunities, including available incentives, benefits, relocation assistance, and other supports designed to help you make the move with confidence.
Hear firsthand what it’s like to live and work in northern communities, expand your clinical skills and make a meaningful impact where you’re needed most.
Whether you’re actively exploring your next career move or simply curious about nursing in Northern Manitoba, this is your opportunity connect and learn more.
Multiple dates and times available! Register today and discover where a …
My Health Team RAAM Clinic Launched in The Pas, MB
The Northern Health Region is excited to announce it has launched a new service in The Pas and area. The My Health Team RAAM Clinic is based out of the Rosaire House Addiction Centre in The Pas. This project has been planned jointly with partners at Opaskwayak Health Authority and the service will be available to the tri-community area and beyond.
This new service is intended to provide primary care services for the local communities, with a particular focus on mental health and addictions services. To learn more about the My Health Team model visit My Health Team webpage.
RAAM …
Allied Health Professionals Week 2026
On this week of May 14th, we are proud to recognize Allied Healthcare Professionals Week. It is a dedicated time for us to pause and honor the vital role each of you plays within our healthcare system.
You are the backbone of safe, high-quality, and person-centered care. Whether you are focused on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation, your specialized expertise directly improves patient outcomes and fosters the independence our clients strive for. The impact you leave on the families we serve is both profound and lasting.
Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We see you navigating increasingly complex patient …
National Nursing Week 2026: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
Nursing Week offers us a moment to pause and reflect—on the role of nursing in our system, and in the lives of the people and communities we serve.
“Nursing is often the constant in care—the presence at the bedside, the connection to families, and the continuity across settings and moments of transition. And when we consider the impact of nursing, we are reminded that it goes beyond the care that is delivered. Nursing shapes how care is experienced. From the perspective of a patient, a client, or a resident, to the culture within a unit, and ultimately to how we …
International Harm Reduction Day
Harm reduction in Manitoba is a public health approach focused on keeping people safe and connected to care, even if they are still using substances. It meets people where they are and helps reduce risks like overdose and the spread of infections.
It’s a valuable resource because it saves lives, supports healthier communities, and builds trust—making it more likely people will seek care and support when they’re ready.
Learn more about Harm Reduction
