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REMEMBRANCE
This week
DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / CR O SSR O ADS T H IS W E E K Project coordinator Jim Kennedy led a heartfelt ceremony on Sunday. Nov. 3 at the official opening of the Veterans Gallery, a place where remembrance is brought to the forefront within the Prairie Mountain Regional Museum, east of Shoal Lake. Working in association with the Canadian Fallen Heroes program and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72, the Museum honours World War I and II soldiers. SEE STO RY O N PAGE 9
R ussell Ca ncer Ca re h igh ligh ted a t P M H AGM RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT Cro ssro a d s This W e e k
This year’s Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in late October, showcased a year of significant accomplishments while reflecting on challenges faced during its 12th year of operations. The report noted the importance of communication with the community, adding that the PMH
AGM serves as a crucial platform for sharing information on the health region’s priorities and financial standing. A major highlight of the meeting was the completion of the new cancer care unit in Russell, which received significant support from local communities. This facility aims to improve cancer care accessibility for residents in the region. The AGM also showcased quite a milestone for PMH’s Mobile
Clinic, celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Mobile Clinic has been key in providing primary care services to many communities, including the Birdtail Sioux First Nation, where it has made healthcare more accessible for the Indigenous communities throughout the region. In addition to these key projects, PMH announced upgrades to the Emergency Department in Virden, enhancing treatment
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spaces for better patient privacy and improved work areas for medical staff. As stated, these renovations reflect PMH’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality care to the communities it serves. Other reported initiatives included ongoing renovations for the clinical spaces in Neepawa, Brandon and Dauphin Regional Health Centres, as well as an addition to mental health and addictions services.
During the meeting, PMH CEO Treena Slate reflected on the year’s accomplishments, acknowledging the dedication of staff who are integral to the organization’s success. “We’re making great strides in several areas, as indicated in our recent Accreditation Report,” added Slate. “However, we also recognize that there is still much work to be done.”
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