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This week’s Vitals: 1045 words / 4 min read
See our top stories on a major shakeup in top positions in health care, response to the possible trade war, a delay in capital gains taxation changes, and the return of the Black Medical Student Association’s Black Health Symposium. You’ll see important health system updates too, including a measles advisory. Plus, next week is Resident Appreciation Week – see how you can help show your appreciation!
Annual Survey Reminder: Members should have received a link to our annual member survey earlier this week. Your feedback is crucial in helping us advocate on your behalf. And when you complete the survey, you can enter to win some great prizes, including having your Doctors Manitoba membership annual fee covered for the year, or one of two $500 Visa gift cards! The survey link sent to you via email is unique to you, however responses are confidential and anonymous. If you have any questions about the survey, or didn’t receive the invitation email, please contact us at general@doctorsmanitoba.ca.
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Resident Appreciation Week
Next week is annual Resident Appreciation Week! Take a moment to say thank you to the residents you work with by sending them an e-card here.
Residents: we have a week of fun and prizes planned for you:
- Treats of appreciation for residents will be delivered at sites across the province.
- We will have daily prize draws - don’t worry you are automatically entered!
- We will announce our 2025 Resident of the Year!
Check this page for the schedule for treats at your site, and watch our Instagram posts for updates throughout the week!
On behalf of Doctors Manitoba and all our members, our President Dr. Randy Guzman shared appreciation for residents. “It’s my honour to say thank you to all the residents for all you do. Resident doctors make patient care better for all, while also learning too.”
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Trade War and Medical Response
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As you likely know, Canada and the U.S. narrowly averted introducing significant import tariffs on a variety of products earlier this week. For now, it’s only a 30-day pause, and the potential trade war could resume.
While not a medical issue on the surface, there’s no avoiding the potential impact it could have on physicians, both professionally and personally, not to mention your patients. At Doctors Manitoba, we are taking a multi-pronged approach to assessing the impact and potential supports for members
Read more and our response plans here.
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Breaking Down Barriers for Black Medical Learners
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The past, present and future of the medical profession were in view at the Black Health Symposium this past weekend, on the first day of Black History Month.
“I want Black students to be able to see what their future could be,” said Patricia Machekera, a first-year medical student and one of the organizers of the symposium held February 1 at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Bannatyne campus.
Organized by the Black Medical Students Association (BMSA), the first Black Health Symposium took place in 2019, and returned this year to make careers in health care more accessible to Black students.
Read the full story.
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Health Leadership Shakeup
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Yesterday, there was a major shakeup in the top positions in health care. Through government-appointed Boards, the CEOs of Shared Health and WRHA were dismissed, and replaced with interim CEOs. An interim CEO was also appointed for Southern Health. Find out what changed, and our take about how burnout and workplace culture issues extend beyond the two organizations targeted yesterday.
Read the full story.
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Pledges Roll in for our Winter Challenge
Our Getting Healthy Winter Challenge is for everyone, including physicians and medical learners! Make your pledge to do one thing this winter to improve your health by entering at GettingHealthy.ca. You could win a prize for taking just one step towards getting healthy, including this year’s grand prize of a Churchill Adventure Trip for Two!
→ Make your Getting Healthy pledge and enter here!
So far, over 1,800 Manitobans have made a pledge for getting healthy. Please share this campaign with patients, family and friends. Download and print this poster for your practice. Check out our collab with @WpgEats with another chance to win a prize in the Getting Healthy Challenge!
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This week’s Health Systems updates include the latest on the measles outbreak in southern Manitoba, a new WRHA Youth Mental Health and Addictions Recovery Service, and the opportunity to nominate a colleague for the Dr. Setareh Ziai Inspiring Women Physician Award.
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Here are the most read and important recent stories, in case you missed them:
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We feature events planned by Doctors Manitoba, as well as other events submitted by the medical community to share and connect with their peers.

MMSA Conference Next Saturday
The Manitoba Medical Students’ Association invites you to the third annual student-led medical conference on Saturday, Feb 15! The theme is Healing Forward: Reflections for a Just Future, and includes a keynote and panel discussion in the morning, followed by skill-building sessions with community organizations in the afternoon. Click here to learn more.
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EVENT: Congenital Heart Disease Across the Lifespan: A Fireside Discussion
DATE: February 11, 11 a.m. to noon
OVERVIEW: This webinar will provide an overview of Congenital Heart Disease, management throughout life, and discuss recent research on transitional care.
DETAILS: Learn more.
HOSTED BY: Heart & Stroke Foundation
EVENT: Why Anti-Racism Matters to Data and Why Data Matters to Anti-Racism
DATE: February 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
OVERVIEW: Join this panel discussion to explore data collection, governance, and analysis in the context of social practices, knowledge frameworks, and power relations
DETAILS: Register here.
HOSTED BY: University of Manitoba
EVENT: DRMB Book Club
DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m.
OVERVIEW: We will be reading"Sunshine Nails" by Mai Nguyen. The author will be joining us for our meeting.
DETAILS: Register here.
HOSTED BY: Doctors Manitoba
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We are here to support the whole physician.
Every step of the way.
Your health & well-being are important to us.
Visit DRMB.ca/HELP to connect to support services or call 1.844.433.3762
For all other support, including benefits and insurance support,
career resources or practice advice please
email general@doctorsmanitoba.ca or call 204.985.5888
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Visit DRMB.ca/Bannatyne for more information on our Bannatyne office and to view the full calendar.
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