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There were 12 more hemodialysis spots added to the Russell Health Centre recently. This will help those suffering kidney failure the ability to receive treatment closer to home in the Russell area. (Submitted)
Dialysis services have expanded at the Russell Health Centre to accommodate 12 more treatment spots, bringing the total number of available to 24.
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Dialysis services have expanded at the Russell Health Centre to accommodate 12 more treatment spots, bringing the total number of available to 24.
That’s good news, as the number of Manitobans with kidney disease is growing in the province, according to a release from Prairie Mountain Health.
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Extreme caseloads, a shortage of enough healthcare staff, and patients who do not want to get tested are contributing to Manitoba s current healthcare strain.
The province is speaking with the Canadian Armed Forces, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan to transport COVID-19 patients for care.
Dr. Perry Gray, Shared Health s Chief Medical Officer, says in a media briefing on Tuesday morning at least 18 patients have been transported to Ontario, with the province in conversation with other jurisdictions to care for a growing number of Manitobans needing care. We are the worst in North America. These numbers, while smaller and absolute, are large and my point is the importance of public health measures, and not to be fooled just by the smaller numbers, Gray says.
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Extreme caseloads, a shortage of enough healthcare staff, and patients who do not want to get tested are contributing to Manitoba s current healthcare strain.
The province is speaking with the Canadian Armed Forces, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan to transport COVID-19 patients for care.
Dr. Perry Gray, Shared Health s Chief Medical Officer, says in a media briefing on Tuesday morning at least 18 patients have been transported to Ontario, with the province in conversation with other jurisdictions to care for a growing number of Manitobans needing care. We are the worst in North America. These numbers, while smaller and absolute, are large and my point is the importance of public health measures, and not to be fooled just by the smaller numbers, Gray says.
Manitoba officials comments about unvaccinated COVID-19 ICU patients skew reality, says critical care doctor
A critical care physician is calling out Manitoba officials for allegedly making unfair claims that the province s intensive care wards are filled with mostly unvaccinated people.
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Posted: May 23, 2021 9:08 AM CT | Last Updated: May 23
Recent comments made by Manitoba officials are slightly skewing the circumstances of some COVID-19 ICU patients, says Dr. Kendiss Olafson, a critical care physician in Winnipeg.(Submitted by Kendiss Olafson)