Healthcare news · Manitoba
Short briefs on what is changing in healthcare in Manitoba and across Canada, collected from official bodies and news outlets, each linked to its original source.
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Manitoba Public Health has officially declared that the measles outbreak in the province is over. Officials confirmed the situation is now resolved.
Official source: Province of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)
A retrospective study of 14,205 pediatric croup cases in four emergency departments found that a lower 0.15 mg/kg dose of dexamethasone was as effective as the standard 0.6 mg/kg dose regarding return visits. However, the lower dose was linked to a higher rate of hospitalizations, suggesting clinicians should carefully consider the risks when selecting dosages.
When treating pediatric croup, be aware that while a lower dexamethasone dose appears effective, it may be associated with a higher risk of hospitalization.
Official source: Manitoba health research (PubMed) (opens in a new tab)
Shared Health has launched mobile crisis services for adults in Winnipeg facing mental health emergencies. This initiative provides support directly to individuals in their own environment, reducing the need for them to travel to hospitals or clinical settings for care.
Expect fewer mental health patients arriving at hospitals as mobile teams now provide care directly in the community.
Official source: Shared Health (opens in a new tab)
Following flood damage on July 1, 2026, the Dauphin Regional Health Centre remains under restoration. Emergency and inpatient services were relocated to Ste. Rose and Grandview, with temporary lab and treatment clinics established. Provincial authorities and health organizations continue efforts to restore full clinical operations at the facility.
Emergency and inpatient services are currently relocated to Ste. Rose and Grandview while restoration work continues at the Dauphin facility.
Official source: Prairie Mountain Health (opens in a new tab)
