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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Pharmacare to add 179 drugs
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald said Wednesday 179 new drugs will be added to the province's formulary within the next month. A formal announcement is expected this week. Among the newly covered medications are Diamicron for diabetes, Albilify for ...
Healthauthority execs' freespending ways detailed
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - The government was motivated, in part, to carry out some of the proposed reforms by the Nor-Man audit, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said Wednesday. "Nor-Man, and what we saw there, did contribute to our decision-making, absolutely," she said.
Health authorities agree to mergers
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Brandon Sun - In an interview at the Free Press News Café on Tuesday, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced the boards of all 11 RHAs had already OK'd a government health-care rationalization plan unveiled in the April 17 provincial budget.
Regional health authorities approve mergers
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Merging RHAs will help protect what matters most to Manitoba families: high quality health care and ensuring maximum resources are going to support front-line services,” said Oswald.
Health authorities agree to mergers
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - In an interview at the Free Press News Café on Tuesday, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced the boards of all 11 RHAs had already OK'd a government health-care rationalization plan unveiled in the April 17 provincial budget.
Online registry can save a life
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Brandon Sun - KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Transplant recipient Kristin Millar, with Premier Greg Selinger and Health Minister Theresa Oswald behind her. Kristin Millar received a call in January that would dramatically change her life.
Province makes it easier to be an organ / tissue donor
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Morden Times - “Manitobans are among the most generous people in Canada and that is no different when it comes to organ donation,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald, who signed up Selinger and others as the first Manitobans to register their wish to be an organ and ...
Online registry can save a life
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald had done so earlier. "This is one of those consensus good-idea announcements," said event emcee Hot 103's Ace Burpee. Arlene Wilgosh, president and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, said 30 to 40 Manitobans ...
Manitobans can now register online their intent to donate organs
Monday, 23 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Premier Greg Selinger and Health Minister Theresa Oswald unveiled the new registry at a ceremony at the downtown Millennium Library on Monday morning. Any Manitoba resident, 18 years and older, can register their intent to donate online.
Province makes it easier to be an organ / tissue donor
Monday, 23 April 2012
Winkler Times - “Manitobans are among the most generous people in Canada and that is no different when it comes to organ donation,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald, who signed up Selinger and others as the first Manitobans to register their wish to be an organ and ...
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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