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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Manitobans can now register online their intent to donate organs
Monday, 23 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - 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.
Make all expenses public
Monday, 23 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald gave the first hint of changes to come with the amalgamation of health authorities, promising the new, larger entities will be more in touch with local families, patients and their concerns. Only time will tell whether ...
Province to cover 100% of oral cancer treatment drugs
Monday, 23 April 2012
Carman Valley Leader - “Starting today, the new Home Cancer Drug Program will cover 100% of the cost of oral cancer treatment and support drugs, with no deductibles,” Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in a prepared statement. “This will also save some patients time and the ...
Province to provide free cancer drugs for all patients
Saturday, 21 April 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - “Starting today, the new Home Cancer Drug Program will cover 100 per cent of the cost of oral cancer treatment and support drugs, with no deductibles,” said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “This will also save some patients time and the inconvenience ...
Law will make health execs' expenses public
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald said MLAs' and cabinet ministers' expenses are open to public scrutiny, and those of chief executive officers of regional health authorities (RHAs) should be, too. "This is the way of today and of the future," she said ...
Two area RHAs vote to support merger plan
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Meanwhile, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced legislative amendments to support the mergers and improve fiscal responsibility. “Merging RHAs will help direct health resources to support front-line care and is one component of the province's ...
Oswald at Free Press News Café
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald will appear live at the Free Press News Café on Tuesday April 24 at 10 AM. Free Press columnist Dan Lett will talk with Oswald about the impacts of the recent provincial budget on health care.
Gov't moving forward on regional health authority mergers
Friday, 20 April 2012
CJOB - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says the bill also calls for executives to consult with patients and families in their region to determine the priorities of the RHA. As wel, CEO's expenditures will also be posted online in an effort to make RHA's more ...
Province to tighten RHA's belts
Friday, 20 April 2012
Carman Valley Leader - This legislation will help ensure an even more responsive RHA system," said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. She added the changes are aimed at helping sustain health care over the long-term. “Merging RHAs will help direct health resources to support ...
Province tightens health authorities' belts
Friday, 20 April 2012
Morden Times - This legislation will help ensure an even more responsive RHA system," said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Merging RHAs will help direct health resources to support front-line care and is one component of the province's overall plan to protect ...
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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