HSC_Winnipeg

10/10/2026

It has been said that people start to heal the moment they feel heard, and today, on World Mental Health Day, we have the opportunity to really listen to those around us. The Public Health Agency of Canada has found that one in three Canadians will experience a diagnosable mental illness at some point during their lifetime. This means we all know someone who has had a personal struggle with mental health. These are the people we need to listen to.

We ask people to share their experiences, but are we also asking them to help us make meaningful change in the way we approach mental health services? The voice of people with lived experience needs to guide us forward. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” I believe in this wholeheartedly. We all need to listen, and if we have had our own struggles, we need to feel heard.

At HSC and Shared Health, there are many resources available to you. Please know there are people who will listen and who will help. Nobody needs to struggle alone.

We all have a part to play, and I urge everyone to not only listen, but to take action if you can. Manitoba is a strong community; we show up for each other, and World Mental Health Day is an important reminder of a really crucial way we do that.

Please take care of yourselves, and if you need help, we are here for you: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/mental-health-and-wellness-resource-finder/

- Monika Warren, Chief Operating Officer, HSC

10/09/2026

While you are often seeing them when you are in the dark, these sunny faces make a difference every day! As a fitting end to Sonography Week, we are posting a group photo of our dedicated and well-posed HSC Adult Ultrasound sonographers. This group works hard every day to provide excellent patient care with expertise and compassion. A picture is worth a thousand words, so we thank you for all you do!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

For the parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HSC, there is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The caring staff in the NICU set up a Tree of Thanks and offered families the chance to express their gratitude. These teeny tinies celebrating their first Thanksgiving are making us all very grateful for the part we get to play in their journey.

10/09/2026

Finding appropriate mental health supports can feel like an overwhelming task, especially when it might mean leaving your home to seek help at a hospital, urgent care centre, or other clinical setting. Fortunately, Mobile Crisis Services has a mental health team that can be dispatched to get help where it's needed.

Learn more about the team and the work it does:
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/news/2026-10-09-mental-health-supports-on-the-move/

10/08/2026

Culture can shape how families approach breastfeeding, including the knowledge and practices passed from one generation to the next.

As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, we're excited to share that HSC Women's Hospital will soon welcome a new designated Indigenous Lactation Consultant to the team supporting moms with their babies.

The Indigenous Lactation Consultant will bring knowledge of traditional Indigenous wellness and healing practices and work alongside our Indigenous patients and families to learn about their values, share information, provide support, and help bridge gaps in care.

Our goal is simple: We want to help families feel culturally safe, respected, and supported when making feeding decisions that are right for them!

10/07/2026

Come check out some local businesses at the HSC Farmers Market tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 700 William Avenue!

10/07/2026

How about a (gentle) bear hug? 🧸💙

The Children’s Hospital Foundation brought Dr. Goodbear for a special visit with our little patients today, putting plenty of smiles on faces around HSC Children’s Hospital. Some kiddos even got a very soft bear hug!

There’s nothing quite like a visit from a friendly bear to make a hospital day a little brighter. Thanks for spreading some extra joy around Children’s Hospital today, Dr. Goodbear!

10/06/2026

A little felt heart can hold a lot.