The government of Manitoba released their 7th Flu Bulletin since September 29th yesterday, updating Manitobans on the current vaccine supply and on the status of the flu spread in Manitoba. According to the bulletin 160,000 doses of the vaccine have been given out so far, with 31,000 shots being administered per day at peak capacity.

Red River College is offering a special, one-time opportunity to LPNs to complete their accelerated RN diploma program. The session, beginning in May of 2011, is the final offering of the accelerated RN diploma program before the switch to the new degree program is complete.

The Provincial Government has sent a letter to the CEO of each Regional Health Authority clarifying their position on the use of N95 respirators.

Meeting with Manitoba nurses was at the top of the new Premier's agenda as he began his first week in office. Minister of Health Theresa Oswald joined the Premier and MNU President Sandi Mowat last Wednesday for a lunch meeting with nurses from St. Boniface Local 5, which is in Premier Selinger's constituency.

The second wave of H1N1 has begun. Though very few recent cases have been confirmed in Manitoba, there have been outbreaks in BC and Ontario, and flu activity across the country is on the rise.

MNU is monitoring the situation closely and has been pushing the government to make sure healthcare workers are properly prepared and protected. Click read more for some links to valuable resources for nurses.

The MNU produced a special edition of the Front Lines Magazine to inform our members about H1N1.

The magazine, recently mailed out to MNU members, covered specific infection policies and procedures, the use of N95 masks and what we learned from the Spring 2009 Pandemic.

MNU President Sandi Mowat will talk about the role of unions in health innovation at an upcoming conference in Winnipeg.

The Health Innovations: Developing and Celebrating Innovations in Healthy Living and Health Care Delivery Conference will take place November 25 and 26 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

Manitoba Nurses' Union President Sandi Mowat joined CFNU President Linda Silas and other union representatives to meet with Minister of Health Theresa Oswald about proper protection for health care workers during the next wave of H1N1.