Congratulations to Choosing Wisely Manitoba Clinical Champion Dr. Alex Singer, who has been named a CBC Manitoba Future 40 finalist! CBC Manitoba nominated 40 Manitobans who are 40 or younger and are working towards improving the province. Future 40 showcases some of the brightest young minds and influential change makers under 40 working to make Read More
NEWS RELEASE: Using Antibiotics Wisely
Choosing Wisely Manitoba: Using Antibiotics Wisely FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2018 MANITOBA – It is estimated that up to half of all antibiotic prescriptions that Canadians receive are unnecessary. This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 12 – 18). Choosing Wisely Manitoba is a proud supporter of the Using Antibiotics Wisely campaign, led Read More
Using Antibiotics Wisely: Help Reduce the Number of Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions
Did you know it’s estimated that up to half of all antibiotic prescriptions in Canada are unnecessary? The overuse of antibiotics is a major contributor to antibiotic resistance and is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases. Using antibiotics when you don’t need them can also cause unwanted side effects such as nausea, vomiting, Read More
The Max Rady College of Medicine is Looking for Participants to Join a Patient Advisory Group
Call For Participants – Patient Advisory Group Used wisely, medical tests, treatments and procedures help physicians diagnose and treat their patients. When overused, unnecessary tests and procedures can cause stress that makes patients feel worse or even expose them to additional harms. Smart use of medical interventions and exams impacts us all – even when Read More
Choosing Wisely Manitoba in the Spotlight at U of M’s Café Scientifique!
It was standing room only at McNally Robinson Booksellers where the University of Manitoba Café Scientifique featured a thought-provoking topic called Choosing Wisely: Why More Medical Tests Are Not Always Better. A crowd of approximately 80 people filled event space lined with bookcases on the evening of September 13. Dr. Eric Bohm, Professor, Surgery, Rady Read More