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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Manitoba government commits cash to upgrade medical equipment, reduce wait times
Monday, 24 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says older, less-efficient equipment is to be replaced as well. She says diagnostic testing closer to home should reduce wait times and allow doctors to provide more timely and accurate results. ...
Province Spending $120M to Upgrade Medical Equipment
Monday, 24 October 2011
ChrisD.ca (blog) - Health Minister Theresa Oswald announces a $120 million investment for new and upgraded medical equipment on Monday, October 24, 2011 in the lobby of the Grace Hospital. (CHRISD.CA) The Manitoba government committed $120 million Monday for new and ...
Province to spend $120 million on new diagnostic equipment
Monday, 24 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - At an announcement at the Grace General Hospital Monday, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in some cases the new equipment will replace existing less efficient models. Included among the new equipment are new MRI machines at the Grace and in ...
Gov't Adding MRIs
Monday, 24 October 2011
CJOB - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says the idea is improve access, and reduce wait times. Oswald says there are currently 8 MRI's in Manitoba, and the new units will add capacity for thousands of additional scans. Dr. Brock Wright of the Winnipeg Regional ...
Flu Vaccine Campaign Kickoff Tuesday
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
CJOB - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says it's easy for everyone ... since the vaccine is offered at no charge to all Manitobans. The shot is designed to offer protection against three of the most common strains of influenza the World Health Organization ...
Two more enter St. Vital byelection race
Friday, 14 October 2011
Winnipeg Sun - Wolbert ran against Gord Steeves and winner Theresa Oswald for the Lierbals in Seine River. He's worked in social services for the last 20 years, most recently as an outreach worker for people with intellectual disabilities. ...
Just what the doctors ordered
Friday, 14 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Asked Thursday if the province could afford to tie future fee increases to levels paid to doctors in wealthier provinces, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said Manitoba could ill afford not to. "My broad question would be, 'Can we afford not to ...
Oswald owes us explanation
Friday, 14 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba physicians owe as much to taxpayers, but the government has no ground to defend its refusal to put the settlement with doctors on the public record. Health Minister Theresa Oswald owes a better explanation to Manitobans than the officious ...
Dewar In Wpg To Boost NDP Leadership Bid
Friday, 14 October 2011
CJOB - Dewar was in Winnipeg Thursday afternoon speaking at a town hall and accepting the endorsement of a number of high profile NDP MLA's including Theresa Oswald, Jennifer Howard and Dave Chomiak. Joining Dewar in the race to replace Jack Layton Thursday ...
Interlake flu clinics start this week
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Selkirk Journal - "The flu shot can help many Manitobans stay well during the flu season," said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. "It's particularly important for those who provide care to others, like our dedicated health-care workers. By choosing to be vaccinated, ...
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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