Rebuilding Manitoba’s health-care system

Concordia

As a lifelong resident of Concordia, I know how important it is for people in our community to access health care when they need it. Whether it’s a parent with a sick child, a senior managing a chronic condition, or someone dealing with an unexpected injury, timely and reliable care matters. That’s why rebuilding and improving Manitoba’s health-care system remains a top priority for our NDP government.

Over the past year, we’ve focused on making it easier for Manitobans to find the right care without unnecessary delays. One important step has been opening new minor injury and illness clinics and expanding extended hours clinics that operate evenings, weekends, and holidays. These clinics treat sprains, minor fractures, infections, and common illnesses, helping people get care sooner and easing pressure on emergency rooms. For families in Concordia, these additional options mean more flexibility and less time spent waiting.

We’re also making it simpler to navigate the health-care system. Manitobans can now use Medinav, an online booking tool that shows available appointments at participating clinics across Winnipeg and the province. Medinav helps people find same day or next day care close to home, taking the guesswork out of where to go when you need medical attention.

Modernizing health care also means giving people better access to their own information. Our government has introduced new plastic and digital health cards, along with a secure patient portal where Manitobans can view lab results and immunization records online. These changes reduce paperwork and give patients more control over their care.

In addition to reopening the Carberry emergency room, construction is starting on a new, modern ER at Victoria Hospital, which will relieve pressure across the province and ensure Manitobans can receive quality care. By bringing 1,255 net new health-care workers into the system, we are providing the crucial staffing base needed to safely restore emergency services.

Finally, we are investing in the future of health care by expanding residency training seats so more doctors can train and stay right here in Manitoba. Retaining health-care professionals locally strengthens communities such as Concordia for the long term.

After eight years of cuts and damage to health care under the previous government, there is still work to be done. Our government is committed to doing this work and ensuring all Manitobans have access to the care they need. I will continue to be a strong voice for Concordia as we rebuild our health-care system. It is an incredible privilege to represent you at the legislature and in our community. If you ever want to get in contact with my office, feel free to call us at 204-654-1857 or send us an e-mail at matt.wiebe@yourmanitoba.ca