Interlake-Eastern Health

09/26/2025

Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse with a Manitoba license?

Join us for an Open House on Oct. 8 in Beausejour to learn how our onboarding program can help you build Canadian nursing experience and employment in the Interlake-Eastern region.

📍 Beausejour Health Centre
🕐 1–3 p.m.

You’ll get details on paid clinical onboarding, classroom training, and return-of-service opportunities at Pine Falls Health Complex and Ashern Lakeshore General Hospital.

Questions? Contact Ian Magnan at 204-340-5596 or imagan@ierha.ca

09/26/2025

Following news that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a national strike effective immediately, Manitoba’s health system stands prepared for this service disruption.

As a result of the strike, all staff and clinics have ceased use of Canada Post until further notice. This includes the distribution of patient supplies, notably for clients in the Manitoba Ostomy and Manitoba Home Nutrition Program, patient appointment letters and pre-appointment information.

Patients with upcoming appointments will instead be contacted by phone and/or email and provided with information in advance of their appointments.

Patients with upcoming clinic appointments at HSC may receive their appointment confirmation by text message. The text messages, which will originate from a Manitoba 431 phone number, will not include patient information and will only identify the facility, date and time of the scheduled appointment. Messages will include the clinic phone number in the event patients wish to confirm their appointment by phone.

Patients will never be asked to disclose financial information over the phone or via email. Do not engage with anyone who says they require financial information before a health appointment. If patients have questions about the legitimacy of a call, they are encouraged to contact their clinic or care provider directly.

For more information about health system operations during a Canada Post labour disruption, please visit https://ow.ly/5Pfv50X37HA and https://ow.ly/Eueu50X37HB.

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09/26/2025

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a vital time to reflect on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools and colonial policies on Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and to honour Survivors, their families, and communities. For those of us working in healthcare, this day carries deep significance. The documented inequities in access to healthcare experienced by Indigenous peoples – even within Canada’s publicly funded system – are a direct result of this history. In Manitoba, health inequities between First Nations and other Manitobans have actually widened since 2002. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, particularly Call to Action #18 (acknowledging the direct harms of Canadian policies) and #19 (establishing measurable goals to close health outcome gaps), remind us that reconciliation is not just about remembering the past – it’s about transforming systems today to ensure culturally safe, equitable care and achieve equity of outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.

At Interlake-Eastern RHA, we are deeply committed to this work, understanding that reconciliation requires meaningful, system-wide change. Reconciliation in healthcare means listening to Indigenous voices and knowledge keepers, actively learning from traditional knowledge and healing practices, and comprehensively addressing systemic racism and jurisdictional discrimination that contribute to health inequities. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing efforts to have a representative workforce, build Indigenous health services, and grow cultural competency across our region. On this day and every day, let’s take time to learn, reflect, and actively dismantle racism, and take action toward creating a healthcare system rooted in respect, understanding, and true partnerships for the people and communities we serve.

Achieving culturally safe and equitable care also requires continuous self-reflection at the individual level. It is important to acknowledge that racism and discrimination, although rooted in structural factors, are also experienced at the individual level and profoundly impact patient trust and access to care.

We all have a responsibility to recognize and respond to discrimination and racism. This means consciously challenging our own biases, assumptions, and privileges, and understanding that fostering respectful, trusting relationships is fundamental to transforming healthcare.

https://www.ierha.ca/about-us/community-involvement/indigenous-health/truth-and-reconciliation-day/

09/26/2025

📢 The BreastCheck mobile clinic is on the move to the Lac-du-Bonnet! 🌟
Don’t miss your chance for a mammogram screening, October 27 to November 7.

Call BreastCheck at 1-855-952-4325 to book an appointment.

You can also visit the BreastCheck website to learn more: https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/screening/info/breast

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day.
The initiative shines a light on the life-long impacts of FASD and the importance of prevention and community support.

To mark the day, the North Eastman FASD Coalition hosted an info booth outside the Beausejour Co-op, sharing resources, answering questions, and raising awareness about the supports available for families.

09/24/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to the Arborg and District Ladies' Health Auxiliary and the Icelandic River Community Foundation for their recent generosity to Arborg Personal Care Home.

The Auxiliary’s purchase of a Sara Stedy lift is already making a difference, helping residents safely and independently move from sitting to standing.

Meanwhile, the Foundation has made our lobby and future library site feel like home with the donation of two couches and a chair, purchased locally from Smitty’s Furniture right here in Arborg. Comfort for residents and support for a local business, that’s community care in action!

09/23/2025

One of our community partners, The Huddle Selkirk is hosting many opportunities to learn and honour Truth and Reconciliation Day. Everyone Welcome.

The Huddle is a safe space for youth ages 12-29, offering free, trauma-informed & culturally safe healing. To stay up to date on Huddle community services, supports, programming and events, please visit their page: https://www.facebook.com/huddleselkirk

09/23/2025

The Indigenous Health team recently gathered traditional medicines to support smudging in our facilities!

Smudging is a sacred practice that uses medicines such as sage, cedar, sweetgrass, or to***co to cleanse, heal, and restore balance.

By making space for smudging ceremonies in our hospitals, IERHA continues to remove barriers to care, honour spiritual and cultural practices, and take meaningful steps on the path of reconciliation.

09/23/2025

Did you know, better income can lead to better health? In fact, income is the single most important determinant of health! *

Your community group can make a difference! Help bring needed financial services and resources to your community for those who may not have access. Consider hosting a Super Clinic. Your group may be eligible for a small Healthy Together Now grant for this special project.

To learn more, please join us for a virtual information session. Choose between Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 11am–12 noon OR Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 12 noon-1 pm. To register, email wellness@ierha.ca

*Health Status of Manitobans Report, 2015

09/22/2025

You don't have to go back to school to work in healthcare. We have jobs available for trades, administrators, and more!

Advance your career and make the maximum impact on your community with a position at Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern, Manitoba.⁠
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Make a real difference in the lives of patients who need it most while working in a renovated facility surrounded by the beauty of nature!⁠
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https://www.ierhacareers.ca

09/22/2025

3 out of 4 women experience symptoms that interfere with their daily lives yet menopause remains shrouded in myth and mystery. Join us to learn the facts. Learn more about menopause to feel empowered, take control and thrive in 2025.

We've got 4 virtual live classes delivered using MS Teams in October along with 3 on demand recorded classes. Attend 1, 2 or all 7! To register, please email wellness@ierha.ca