September 13, 2024

In this week’s message you will find:

• Get Set for Cortext Transition on September 24
• Become a Mentor
• Contributing to Reconciliation
• Vote on New Health Card Design
• Help Needed
• Early Career Webinars
• Health System Updates
• Upcoming Events

And more!

Get Set for Cortext Transition



On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, secure physician messaging will officially move from the Cortext app to TigerConnect. Find out what you need to know including training, a survey reminder and critical dates in the transition. You can start setting up the app on September 17.

Become a Mentor!

Record enrollment in medical school means record demand for mentors. Can you help? Residents and practicing physicians are invited to join this rewarding experience. Find out how you can help, including supports for mentors.

Contributing to Reconciliation

Learn about two upcoming events including the Sept. 18 Canadian Medical Association apology on behalf of the medical profession for its role in the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system. You are also invited to take part in a virtual Reconciliation Workshop exploring the shared history of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada facilitated by Braving the Healing. Click here for details and to join these important events. 

Vote on New Health Care Design

The provincial government has released three potential designs for the new plastic Manitoba Health cards announced earlier this year. The designs each feature a unique aspect of Manitoba’s nature: polar bears, northern lights, or bison. 

You can view the designs and vote on Premier Wab Kinew’s Instagram post here. Voting is open until Sunday.

Help Needed

Doctors Manitoba has been asked to help share the word about open positions for physicians across the province. This includes front line and leadership positions.

Early Career Webinars

Join dozens of physicians already signed up for our Early Career Webinars. These are for physicians in their first five years of practice, residents approaching the end of residency and physicians who have recently relocated their practice to Manitoba. 

Sept. 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. — Family Practice Focus — Register here.

Sept. 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. — Specialist Practice Focus — Register here.

This week’s Health System Updates include:

• White Coat, Place Art host in Brandon this Saturday
• New CMA Reports Push for Stronger Health Care
• Project ECHO Presentations ahead in October

ICYMI

Here’s the latest and most popular stories, in case you missed them:

• Extended Hours Primary Care Premiums Increasing
• Extended Hours Clinic Recruitment Underway
• Cell Phone Ban Exemptions?
• Respiratory Illness Season Updates
• Virtual Blanket Exercise

Upcoming events include:

• Family Medicine Forum Nov. 6-9 in Vancouver
• MAiD Assessment Education

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