Theresa Oswald
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 2003
Theresa Oswald incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 982-8172
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Prescription Act changes proposed to improve practices
Friday, 25 May 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - ... last weekend to enact changes to the Prescription Drugs Cost Assistance Act. The changes are expected to strengthen monitoring and improve prescribing practices for narcotics and other controlled drugs, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.
Manitoba paramedics say high workloads must be addressed in government review
Friday, 25 May 2012
Brandon Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says a review is now underway to look for improvements to the province's emergency medical services. Oswald says the government has added resources in recent years, including more paramedics, more training programs and a ...
Manitoba paramedics say high workloads must be addressed in government review
Friday, 25 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says a review is now underway to look for improvements to the province's emergency medical services. Oswald says the government has added resources in recent years, including more paramedics, more training programs and a ...
Province lays down law: No tanning without Mom
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says it's part of the province's plan to encourage healthier lifestyles. "Agencies such as the World Health Organization have made it clear that tanning equipment should be used with care and our public health officials ...
Tanningsalon restrictions take effect June 15
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Teenagers will also need their parents consent to use ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in a statement. "These new regulations will ensure prospective clients understand the risks of indoor tanning to make informed ...
Tanning Salons to Post Signs Warning of Cancer Risks
Thursday, 24 May 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - “These new regulations will ensure prospective clients understand the risks of indoor tanning to make informed decisions before using these services,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Under these new rules, parental consent will now be required ...
Tories, NDP debate scheduled visits to Winnipeg ERs
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald said the province has made progress on scheduled visits to ERs over the long term. In 2005-2006, there were some 14400 scheduled visits to city ERs, she said, excluding those made to Children's Hospital.
New legislation will strengthen monitoring, improve prescribing of narcotics
Monday, 21 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Narcotics are very strong drugs that have the potential to be dangerous if used incorrectly and this new legislation builds on our work to improve prescribing and dispensing of these ...
Province to provide onestopshop for specialized services for children and youth
Sunday, 20 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - “We want to make it as convenient as possible for families to access the specialized services their children need,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “With so many services in one central location, this facility will help to support families dealing ...
Food Fights over UN visit
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Interlake Spectator - Health Minister for Manitoba, Theresa Oswald, agrees with De Schutter's report on First Nation's conditions and adds, “We can't put our head in the sand about this.” Oswald adds that the government needs to be 'closing the gap' between Aboriginal ...
Questionnaire Response
Theresa Oswald - Seine River
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I was originally inspired to run by my students in a leadership course I was teaching, but now I'm running to help continue the important work that we're doing on behalf of families in Manitoba.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I know this community well as I have lived here nearly all my life, and I have connected with many families throughout my teaching career. Building and maintaining strong relationships is very important to me, and critical for a good MLA.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Citizens in Seine River care deeply about access to health care when they need it, access to quality affordable day care and long-term care and developing strong, vibrant schools. They want strong, strategic investment in these key areas.
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