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  WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government announced on Tuesday that it’s providing $889,000 for eight beds to support patient transfers from Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics. Health Minister Cameron Friesen made the announcement in a news release, noting the funding will be provided over three years. Friesen said the ability to transfer patients to withdrawal management services is critical to the success and sustainability of Winnipeg’s RAAM clinics. “These beds will support RAAM patients experiencing withdrawal issues, reducing barriers to care, shortening wait tim...

Manitoba spends $889K for beds to support addictions withdrawal services Manitoba is adding eight beds over the next three years to support patients going through substance addiction withdrawal. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 29, 2020 9:04 AM CT | Last Updated: December 29, 2020 Main Street Project will have four of the new beds, designated for men. Four additional beds for women will be located at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba's River Point Centre. Both locations are in Winnipeg.(Darren Bernhardt/CBC) Manitoba is adding eight beds over the next three years to support pati...