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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Oswald plans to protect health care
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald released what she called plans to protect universal health care on Thursday. “Over the past 12 years, we have made significant investments in our health-care system to make it as comprehensive as possible including hiring ...
Province introduces new plan to protect universal health care
Thursday, 17 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - The province is introducing a new plan to protect front-line health care to meet the needs of Manitobans now and in the years ahead, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced. “Over the past 12 years, we have made significant investments in our ...
5000 register on new organ donation website
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - ... recent heart-transplant recipient, announces the new online organ and tissue donor registry program with Greg Selinger and Health Minister Theresa Oswald ...
Humiliating coed hospital stay
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - “They promised me that this wouldn't happen again,” Parent said, taking a swipe at Health Minister Theresa Oswald's public comments two years ago about trying to eliminate co-ed hospital rooms. “Maybe Theresa Oswald should be lying here,” she added.
Putting children's programs under a single roof
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Once the Rehabilitation Centre for Children moves to its new home, the province will assess the Wellington Crescent property, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said. She said no plans have yet been made for the old facility near Academy Road that was once ...
Manitoba proposes better ways to strengthen monitoring of certain drugs
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
CJOB - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says legislation to make changes to the Prescription Drugs Cost Assistance Act will build on the province's work to improve prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs. * establishing a new category of drugs, ...
Onestop centre to serve children with disabilities
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "We want to make it as convenient as possible for families to access the specialized services their children need," Health Minister Theresa Oswald said. "With so many services in one central location, this facility will help support families dealing ...
Expanded newborn screening program will provide peace of mind for parents
Saturday, 12 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “We want to provide peace of mind to new families and ensure disorders are found early so infants can receive the care and treatment they need immediately,” said Oswald.
'A special kind of sad'
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "There will never be enough," Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in a recent interview. "We will always need to be doing more for people with mental health care issues." Still, she said, "we have made some pretty remarkable strides over the past ...
Province launches expanded newborn screening program
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - “We want to provide peace of mind to new families and ensure disorders are found early so infants can receive the care and treatment they need immediately,” said health minister Theresa Oswald in a press release. “We have expanded the newborn screening ...
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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