“I’ve always known theoretically that the scope of practice of family physicians in rural areas is impressive, but I didn’t realize just how extensive their scope was until I was working alongside them,” said Sara Matyas, now in her 3rd year of medical school at the Max Rady College of Medicine. The robust and diverse […]
Family Physicians work in HSC’s Surgical ICU to better serve their patients in rural and remote communities Imagine this scenario: A critically ill patients arrives at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. She has multiple fractures, unknown internal injuries, and is currently unstable. An emergency room doctor, residents, nurses and respiratory therapists jump into action. […]
Dr. Jason Scott teams with Garth Brook’s guitarist on CD Jason Scott’s music won’t put you to sleep one day he just might. He’s a family doctor, and family practice anesthetist in Dauphin. And he’s also a rising country music singer and songwriter, with a new CD under his belt. “I’ve always been a guy […]
As doctors, sometimes we think we aren’t vulnerable to illness. And sometimes we are just too busy to look after ourselves. With this in mind, the Doctors Manitoba Physician Health and Wellness Committee decided to get our flu shots at our November meeting. We believe in being role models for our colleagues and patients. In […]
