Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

Posted September 8, 2023 11:18 am.
Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election.
NDP Leader Wab Kinew says the plan would help address a shortage of family doctors and reduce the strain on hospital emergency departments.
Kinew is also promising money to help existing clinics expand to offer a range of medical services including family doctors, mental health workers, social workers and pharmacists.
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The promise was endorsed by family doctor Will Ring, who says the team-based model can meet the complex health needs of patients in one place.
Kinew has already promised a $500-million recruitment strategy to hire 250 health-care providers for medical clinics and doctors’ offices across the province.
The campaign pledge is the latest in a series of health-related promises from the NDP, including a plan to reopen three hospital emergency departments in Winnipeg that were downgraded by the Progressive Conservative government.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 8, 2023.