Province hires 17 psychiatrists to work in Winnipeg, Selkirk
The province has hired 17 psychiatrists this year in an attempt to alleviate pressure on hospital emergency rooms. “Too often, people in crisis end up in the emergency room because […]
In Manitoba, the province has hired 17 psychiatrists this year to ease the burden on hospital emergency rooms. Premier Wab Kinew expressed concern that "too often, people in crisis end up in the emergency room because they have nowhere else to turn." The additional psychiatrists aim to improve access to care for patients and reduce the strain on emergency departments.
Of the 17 new psychiatrists, 14 will be based in Winnipeg, while three positions are located at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The increased capacity will allow healthcare professionals to assess and treat more patients, enhancing overall mental health services across the province.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, who has a background in psychiatric nursing, emphasized the significance of the hiring, stating that it is "about helping more Manitobans to get the specialized care they need." The psychiatrists possess diverse expertise, such as child and adolescent and geriatric psychiatry, and will work across various hospital and community-based mental health services.
Several of the newly hired psychiatrists trained in Manitoba, where residency programs offer experience across urban, rural, and northern communities. This exposure provides the physicians with a broad range of psychiatric practice, ultimately benefiting the entire mental health system in Manitoba.
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