French Language Services
French Language Services Unit 204-424-6045 Email
Southern Health-Santé Sud, a designated bilingual health authority, is proud of its commitment to providing health care services in both official languages, English and French, conforming to the Manitoba Government’s French Language Services (FLS) Policy. An is extended to the general public indicating that services at the site and/or program are available in both English and French.
These illustrations visually identify where French language services may be available and invites the public to request services in the official language of their choice.
Language plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, residents, and clients. Clear and effective communication is fundamental to fostering a trusting and successful relationship between healthcare professionals and those they serve. At the heart of quality healthcare lies the commitment to ensuring that individuals can effortlessly convey their needs and fully comprehend the care they receive—an essential aspect of informed consent and patient-centered service.
What Matters To You?
To better understand the needs of our Francophone patients, residents, clients, family, stakeholders and community members and determine how to best address them together, participate in a “What Matters to You?” conversation!
Our partners
- Santé en français
- Société santé en français
- Francophone Affairs Secretariat
- Réseau Compassion Network | Vitalité Santé
Resources
- Government of Manitoba French-Language Services Policy
- FLS Strategic Plan
- Manitoba Health and Social Services Network Navigation Guide (available in French only)
- Provincial designated bilingual Health Authorities | Sites | Programs | Services
- Find French-language Services (available in French only) provided by Santé en français