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October 2025
Working Group Formed to Explore Regional Designation for Ste. Anne Hospital After Lengthy Advocacy
Hôpital Sainte-Anne Hospital has played a central role in health care in Southeastern Manitoba since 1954. Thanks to decades of investment by successive governments, it now benefits from strong infrastructure, community support, and the trust of patients in this growing bilingual region. Regional designation will enable the implementation of a phased and realistic plan to restore operating hours, expand available services, and recruit staff. This will help ease pressure on the health care system in the Southeast, create equitable and culturally appropriate care, and contribute to fulfilling the promise of accessible health care for all Manitobans—whether in rural or urban settings.This working group represents a concrete opportunity to build a sustainable, bilingual health care system that reflects the realities of our region. See story on Page 2...