Construction for the new renal dialysis unit at Bethesda Regional Health Centre concluded in the fall of 2023. Southern Health-Santé Sud has been working closely with Manitoba Renal to transition eligible patients to the new six bed unit. A soft launch of the unit took place in October and has seen a steady increase in patient load ever since. The new unit has the capacity to provide dialysis treatment for up to 24 patients.

The new renal dialysis unit is phase one of a significant expansion of inpatient services underway at Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

Expansion Features

• 15 additional acute-care medicine beds and eight surgical beds, to support additional surgical capacity in targeted areas;
• 3 new state-of-the art operating theaters
• facility upgrades to accommodate palliative and end-of-life care, chronic and cardiopulmonary disease, and women’s health;
• pharmacy upgrades to allow the site to provide chemotherapy treatment and establish Bethesda Regional Health Centre as a regional hub for cancer care services

Timeline

The new renal dialysis unit opened in October 2023. Overall completion of the expansion project is anticipated for 2026/27.

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The University of Manitoba Family Medicine Residents attended a retreat in Steinbach this past weekend to encourage interest in rural and northern opportunities to practice medicine.

“Each year, residents come together to take part in a job fair, continuing medical education, networking and team building,” said Jane Curtis, CEO for Southern Health-Santé Sud. “Holding this event in Steinbach allows the medical residents to learn more about possible employment opportunities and encourages them to consider practicing in rural Manitoba once their education is complete.”

The career fair is attended by a variety of physician employers and support businesses, including regional health authorities, clinics, communities and even financial institutions.

The host of the event assists with local arrangements and takes the opportunity to profile their region and recruitment needs. This year’s host for the event was Southern Health-Santé Sud.

“This year we had the honour of hosting over 100 medical residents in our region and showcase rural Manitoba hospitality while providing some quality continuing medical education,” shares Dr. Denis Fortier, Regional Lead – Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer for Southern Health-Santé Sud. “Our region is home to several University of Manitoba clinical teaching units and we are proud to be doing our part in offering a unique rural perspective to family medicine.”

The retreat was organized by a committee with representation from the U of M residents, the Max Rady College of Medicine post-graduate family medicine program, Shared Health, Steinbach Family Medical and the host region Southern Health-Santé Sud.

“This is my second time attending a Family Medicine Resident Retreat, and once again it was enjoyable and informative. The mix of educational opportunities, wellness activities, and career exploration was great. It was also my first-time visiting Steinbach, which was a very warm and welcoming community!” said participating resident Dr. Jason Ching.

All continuing medical education will be delivered by provincial experts and local physicians from the clinics and facilities within the region. For more information on physician recruitment in Manitoba, visit: Health Careers Manitoba.

Construction has begun for the new community services building and inpatient expansion at Boundary Trails Health Centre.

A community information session was held on April 13, 2023 at the Days Inn, Winkler. This session included an overview presentation, question and answer period and the opportunity to view several images displayed for public viewing.

Expansion Features

To meet the needs of the growing community it serves, Boundary Trails Health Centre will see the following additions (and more) through expansion to the existing building:

• 24 additional acute care inpatient beds
• Expanded Emergency Department
• New state-of-the-art operating room
• Expansion of the Cancer Care unit
• Dedicated space for palliative care services
• A level-2 nursery designed to provide services to premature newborns with complex feeding needs.

New Community Services Building

The new community services building will enable existing community services to be conveniently relocated at Boundary Trails Health Centre. Services in the new building will include:

• Public Health
• Midwifery
• Home Care Services
• Children & Youth Rehabilitation Services
• Centre for Hope Healing Garden & Healing Courtyard

This two-storey facility will be attached to the existing building and will include administrative offices which will be relocated to make more room for expanded clinical services.

Timeline

The community services building is anticipated to be completed in 2024. Renovation and expansion of the existing health centre will begin once programs have been moved into the new building. Completion of the expansion project is anticipated for 2026.

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This month we are celebrating Pride and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. The members of this community are our colleagues, patients and members of the community we serve. Southern Health-Santé Sud is proud to support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community by participating in various pride parades throughout the month of May and June.

On May 27, staff from Public Health-Healthy Living proudly supported Southern Health-Santé Sud by participating in the Portage la Prairie Pride Parade. Staff from Public Health-Healthy Living also participated in the Pembina Valley Pride Parade on June 10, 2023. Thank you to all that came out to support these meaningful events.

Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to working toward an environment that disrupts hateful and harmful behaviors and creates a more inclusive experience for all.

Construction is well underway for the new Portage Regional Health Centre in Southern Health-Santé Sud. The new facility will offer more inpatient beds, expanded medicine and surgical capacity, and an improved emergency department to serve Portage la Prairie and surrounding communities, Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced today.

“Our government is healing the health-care system by expanding access to health services and providing rural communities with the care they need closer to home,” said Gordon. “The new 269,000-sq.-ft. hospital will strengthen clinical services for residents of Portage la Prairie and surrounding communities and supports the delivery of high-quality care in a rapidly growing area of our province.”

To read the complete news release, access the Province of Manitoba | News Release.