Interlake-Eastern Health

06/03/2026

Meet Marilyn!

Marilyn Sitar is a part-time IERHA Community Wellness Facilitator based in Whitemouth. With a lifelong commitment to working with seniors, she is passionate about helping people reduce the risk of falls and related injuries while promoting health, independence, and overall well-being at every stage of life.

Outside of her professional work, Marilyn appreciates the quiet charm of small-town living and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Community Wellness Team in the June issue of the Wellness Connection: https://conta.cc/4a5Zavq

06/02/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize, honour and learn from the rich histories, cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

It is also an important opportunity to reflect on the truth of our shared history, including the lasting impacts of colonialism and the role institutions, including healthcare systems, continue to play in reconciliation.

Across the Interlake-Eastern region, many of the communities we serve have deep and longstanding Indigenous roots. We are grateful for the knowledge, strength, leadership and traditions Indigenous Peoples continue to share with our region every day.

Reconciliation is not a single moment or statement. It is ongoing work rooted in listening, learning, relationship-building and action.

This month, we also want to recognize and thank our Indigenous Health team for the important work they do throughout the year. Through advocacy, education, cultural support, community engagement and relationship-building, they help advance culturally safe care and strengthen connections between healthcare services and Indigenous communities across our region.

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06/01/2026

National Indigenous History Month is a time to honour the diverse cultures, experiences, and vital contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonization and how we can take tangible steps toward reconciliation.

Over the month of June, we are reflecting on the past, present, and future contributions of Indigenous people across our health system and on the work being done to improve experiences and outcomes for Indigenous people throughout Manitoba.

By weaving together past, present, and future, we can bring together diverse perspectives and move forward in a good way while honouring the path that brought us here.
Visit the link in our bio to explore opportunities to learn, reflect and celebrate National Indigenous History Month.

Learn more at: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/news/national-indigenous-history-month

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Pride is a celebration of identity, community, visibility and inclusion, an important reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and supported, including within healthcare spaces.

Across our region, teams continue working to create welcoming environments for patients, residents, families and staff from all walks of life and identities. Because healthcare works best when people feel comfortable being themselves and accessing the care they need.

We’re also proud to see Pride celebrations happening across communities throughout the Interlake-Eastern region this summer, helping build connection, visibility and belonging in both urban and rural Manitoba.

Happy Pride Month to all who are celebrating. We see you, we support you, and you belong here.

06/01/2026

Human activity plays a significant role in wildfire risk.
🍃 If it’s windy, don’t burn.
🚫 Know & follow burn restrictions.
🔥 Don’t leave an outdoor fire unattended & always fully extinguish it.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/4u79WtC.

05/31/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? We're offering paid micro-credential health care aide training from July 13 to July 31 with employment after graduation! Call 204-785-7537 for more information!

05/31/2026

Are you losing sleep over your kiddos' munching habits?
Wondering how to turn mealtime from a battlefield into a feast of fun?

Join IERHA registered dietitian Caroline Le Clair for a virtual class packed with clever tricks to dodge those dinner dramas and tackle them if they pop up. Let's make mealtime a delicious adventure!

'Feeding Children" (ages 1-12) Class
Thursday June 18
10:00am-11:30am
Online session via MS Teams
To register, email [email protected]



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05/29/2026

A dresser might seem like a small thing. But in a personal care home, it’s part of someone’s home.

Thanks to an incredibly generous $30,870 gift from Irv Koch, resident rooms at Rosewood Lodge will soon receive new dressers and nightstands, replacing furniture that has supported residents for more than 20 years.

For residents and families, this is about so much more than furniture. It’s about dignity, comfort, safety and creating spaces that feel warm, welcoming and cared for.

This is also not the first time Mr. Koch has stepped forward to support care in Stonewall. His generosity previously helped fund the Sunshine and Peace Patio at Stonewall Hospital’s palliative care space, creating places of comfort both inside and outside the hospital walls.

Thank you, Irv, for continuing to make a meaningful difference in your community.