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Services & workforceYesterdayManitoba

New Retention and Recruitment Office Helps Bring 18 Physicians to Prairie Mountain Health

The provincial Retention and Recruitment Office has successfully recruited 18 new physicians to the Prairie Mountain Health region. This effort is intended to improve medical staffing levels in the area.

Why it matters: The addition of 18 new physicians may help alleviate staffing pressures for frontline care workers in the Prairie Mountain Health region.

Official source: Province of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)

Public healthOct 16, 2026Manitoba

Manitoba Public Health Declares Measles Outbreak Over

Manitoba Public Health has officially declared that the measles outbreak in the province is over. Officials confirmed the situation is now resolved.

Why it matters: Frontline workers no longer need to follow specific measles outbreak protocols related to this event.

Official source: Province of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)

Services & workforceOct 6, 2026Manitoba

Manitoba Government Adds Community Capacity to Help Patients Move to the Right Care

The Manitoba government is expanding community-based support services. This initiative is designed to improve patient flow and help individuals transition into the most appropriate care settings.

Why it matters: Frontline workers may see changes in patient discharge processes and care transitions as community support capacity increases.

Official source: Province of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)