Optometrist outlines changes to eye exam coverage
Dr Len Rust of the Westman Optometric Group spoke to over 40 attendees at Lilac Residence about Manitoba Health revised eye exam coverage. Under 18 and 65 plus retain biennial exams, 19 to 64 lose coverage unless medical or prescription-change exceptions apply. Plans aim to save over 3 million, though ambiguities remain. He stressed regular exams for children and highlighted glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts, with discussion of detection tests and potential treatments.
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Len Rust
Westman Optometric Group
Manitoba Health
Lilac Residence
Rust
Canada
NDP MLA challenges funding of new RHAs in Manitoba
Swan River NDP MLA Rosann Wowchuk questions Health Minister on rural hospital funding for the new Regional Health Authorities. She cites MHO survey showing distrust and claims the department has alienated facility boards. She warns surpluses being redirected could trigger further cuts and harms credibility.
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Rosann Wowchuk
NDP
Swan River
Minister of Health
Ms. Wowchuk
Manitoba Health
MHO
Wowchuk
Manitoba
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