Exciting news in women’s health care

Union Station

I am thrilled to share encouraging news regarding our government’s work to strengthen healthcare for women and all Manitobans. For far too long, menopause care was overlooked and even ignored by the previous Progressive Conservative government.

That is finally changing. We believe that women deserve high-quality care through every season of their lives, and our team is taking a major step to ensure that expertise and respect are at the center of that journey.

Last month, we announced a $5.2 million investment to establish the new Manitoba Menopause Clinic. This facility, which will be located in southwest Winnipeg, is more than just a new building. It is a restoration of vital services that were lost in 2017 when the previous government made the decision to cut and close the Mature Women’s Centre. For years, women were told to go without care or to travel elsewhere. Now, we are righting that wrong by building a full, 360-degree, wraparound service model that will once again serve as a leader in Canada.

While the clinic will be located in Winnipeg, it is designed as a service for the entire province. Whether you live here in Union Station or are traveling from the north, western Manitoba, or the Interlake, this clinic will connect patients to providers, using both in-person and virtual expertise. For many folks in our neighbourhood who balance the pressures of shift work, caregiving, and transit, having a centralized hub of excellence means less time searching for answers and more time getting the support you are entitled to.

This clinic is also a key part of our larger plan to improve the quality of life for all Manitobans. Earlier this year, our government began providing coverage for hormone replacement therapy to help with both the cost of living and your quality of life. By pairing this financial relief with specialized clinical care, we are ensuring that location, income, or background does not stand in the way of your health.

We are doing this work in deep partnership with the experts, physicians, and patients who have been loud and proud in their calls for better care for years. Your voices led us here. There is still more to do as we work toward an opening in 2027, but we are committed to rebuilding a system where no one has to navigate these transitions alone.

As always, please reach out to my office at uzoma.asagwara@yourmanitoba.ca or 204-306-8581. You can also visit us at 210B-254 Edmonton St., open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable province.