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Covid Spring Booster
Starting May 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026, some individuals are recommended to also receive a second dose to mitigate the waning protection from COVID-19 vaccines.
Those who received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine since fall 2025 and who meet the following criteria may receive an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, provided it has been at least three (3) months since their most recent dose:
- Adults 65 years of age and older
- Indigenous people 45 years of age and older, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, regardless of place of residence
- Adult residents of long-term care homes and …
Administrative and Business Excellence Week with Tiffany Halkett – April 20-24
Tiffany Halkett is the Office Coordinator for both the Lynn Lake Hospital and the Leaf Rapids Health Centre, bringing over a decade of administrative experience to the Northern Health Region. In her role, Tiffany works closely with managers to keep daily operations running smoothly, ensuring that healthcare teams can focus on what matters most—caring for patients. She acts as a central point of coordination, organizing, problem-solving, and adapting to the unique challenges of remote communities.
Tiffany’s dedication was especially evident during last summer’s wildfire season, when her communities faced extended evacuations. Amid uncertainty and difficult conditions, she stayed on site …
Thompson General Hospital now has ISO’s and Access Management is coming soon
The safety and security of all patients, staff, visitors and partners is a top priority for the Northern Health Region.
Security guards are present 24/7 at each of our hospitals with active inpatient units, including Thompson General Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Pas, and Flin Flon General Hospital. Thompson General Hospital will soon have Institutional Safety Officers (ISO’s) on site 24/7 as well.
Code White protocols are in place for staff, so that incidents involving patients or visitors can be responded to right away by trained security personnel.
The Northern Health Region’s Regional Security program has continued to advance initiatives …
Measles in Manitoba – What to Know
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Infection can cause complications and can result in serious illness or death. Information on measles exposure locations in Manitoba visit https://ow.ly/Tv6450YciVW
Immunization is the best way to prevent measles. Talk to your local public health office or call Health Links – Info Santé about how to catch up (1-888-315-9257) to ensure everyone is up to date. If you are planning to travel with an infant between 6 months and 12 months of age, talk to your health care provider about early measles vaccination.
Unsure if you have received the measles …
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Manitoba continues to see new cases of Hepatitis A associated with the ongoing provincial outbreak.
Hepatitis A is an acute liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A can be spread through contact with an infected person’s feces (stool) or by drinking or eating contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A can also pass from person to person through some forms of sexual contact or from sharing needles with someone who may be infected.
Some people infected with Hepatitis A, especially young children, have no symptoms. Others can develop symptoms that may include:
- Fever
- loss of …
