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Canada is known for having one of the best health care systems in the world. Citizens and permanent residents have easy access to high quality, prepaid medical and physician services. Together with its fresh air and clean environs, quality produce and province-based health programs, learn how Manitobans enjoy active and healthy living to the fullest.


Quick Facts

  • The Health Sciences Centre is the largest hospital in Winnipeg employing around 6000 people.
  • Research has shown that immigrants are less likely to take advantage of mental health services than non-immigrants.
  • According to studies done by the Immigrant Health Program at the Elisabeth Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, immigrants and refugees are healthier than the general Canadian population when they arrive, but their health suffers after they start living in Canada.

Health Care Articles by Topic

Newest Health Care Articles

How to stay fit and active indoors

Woman doing stretches in her living room

Did you know that leading a sedentary lifestyle puts you at 112% higher risk of developing diabetes and 147% higher… Read more »

Caring for sick kids this season

Mom checking if her son has fever

Colds and flu have a higher incidence in Manitoba from fall through winter. This season, in addition to seasonal flu,… Read more »

5 tips for great reproductive health in Manitoba

Pregnant woman consulting her doctor

*Note: Often the phrase “women’s health care” is used. Since “woman” is a gender (how you see yourself) and not… Read more »

How to prepare your child for COVID-19 vaccination: Tips for nervous parents

Smiling baby getting a shot

Children in Manitoba from six months and older can now get their COVID-19 vaccine. They will be getting the Moderna… Read more »

Recent Health Care Articles, CLB3-4

How to stay fit and active indoors

Woman doing stretches in her living room

Did you know that leading a sedentary lifestyle puts you at 112% higher risk of developing diabetes and 147% higher… Read more »

5 effective and easy ways to handle extreme heat this season

Man drinking from a bottle and wiping sweat away

We all look forward to warm summer days but the temperatures we’re experiencing right now can be too much. Extreme… Read more »

Spring cleaning in the time of COVID-19: Here’s how to sanitize your home

Man wiping table while young boy cleans couch

Here’s a guide to help keep your home and surroundings safe and virus-free in time for spring cleaning season. General… Read more »

Tips to protect yourself and your family during flu season

Man in bed sick

Flu season in Canada starts from late fall until winter. Protect yourself and everyone around you by following these tips:… Read more »

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Health Workshops

A health care worker holding the hand of a patient

This is a series of workshops related to health. Workshops 1 is geared towards CLB 3-4. Workshop 2 is geared… Read more »

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