Doctors Can Now Order MRI Scans Without Specialist Referral
Winnipeg Free Press reports family doctors may refer patients directly for MRIs reducing referral waits. Health Minister Theresa Oswald notes potential short term wait shifts but rapid stabilization. mentions protocols to prevent frivolous referrals. Authors discuss rural Manitoba benefits and other proposed changes to empower doctors with colonoscopies, minor procedures, and rural ultrasound access to shorten wait times.
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Youth and Seniors Link Up Through Intergenerational Program
Carlyle Elementary students join the Youth Connection program pairing youth with home care seniors. After school tasks like leaf raking in winter snow shoveling spring yard work build trust and mutual understanding. Benefits include self esteem for seniors and social responsibility for youth, with communities noting positive attitudes and potential reductions in vandalism.
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