Michael Sherby

When emergencies hit—whether it’s a wildfire, blizzard, power outage, or mass casualty incident—Manitobans count on the health system to keep care going. Behind the scenes, Shared Health’s Emergency & Continuity Management (ECM) team makes sure that happens. The 2025 wildfire season was unlike anything Manitoba had ever seen, with a record number of evacuations across […]

Mark Thananjeyan’s journey to becoming a Clinical Assistant in Manitoba reflects a lifelong commitment to caring for others. His healthcare career began in Sri Lanka, where he spent more than 12 years caring for patients as a physician in hospitals and family practices – experience that continues to guide his compassionate approach to patient care […]

A Meaningful Path in Mental Health Care: National Physician Assistant Day with Dan Fillion Dan Fillion’s path to becoming a Physician Assistant took a few unexpected turns — but every step brought him closer to where he’s meant to be. With eight years of experience in Psychiatry, Fillion brings both compassion and expertise to his […]

A pioneering force in the field of kidney transplantation has been recognized for leading the development of a health systems approach to transplant medicine in Canada. Dr. Peter Nickerson received the 2025 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award for a career dedicated to improving life for those living with a gifted kidney. Through his research […]

With New Years celebrations around the corner and continued holiday activities, Shared Health is advising Manitobans of increasing influenza activity across the province, with hospitals and emergency departments seeing a rise in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. There is a growing number of flu-related illnesses across all age groups and a noticeable spike in Health […]

By Danica Hidalgo Cherewyk, Univeristy of Manitoba Bilingual health professionals, faculty and students gathered at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus on March 11, 2026, for the inaugural French bilingual community of practice. The initiative is facilitated by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Shared Health – Soins Communs and Santé en Français. “The bilingual […]

First announced earlier this year, this important milestone is one we’re excited to highlight again during National Medical Laboratory Week as we recognize the essential role diagnostic professionals play in Manitoba’s health system. At the beginning of the year, the Manitoba Government announced a significant investment of $3.6 million to Assiniboine College to expand their […]

At Shared Health, volunteers are not just giving their time — they are transforming the future of healthcare. Through the Patient and Public Engagement Program, patients, families, and community members play a vital role in shaping care so it better meets the needs of all Manitobans. These individuals, known as Patient and Family Advisors, bring […]

Brain surgery is as complicated as it sounds, but thanks to ground-breaking research done in Winnipeg, the treatment of chronic brain bleeds just got less invasive and a lot safer. Led by University of Manitoba (UM) professor of radiology and Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Neuro Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jai Shankar, researchers from the UM, in […]

A new Indigenous Health Liaison Program within Shared Health’s Indigenous Health Services is strengthening culturally safe care and collaboration across Mental Health and Addictions, says Ryan Thomas, Manager, Indigenous Health Services, Mental Health & Addictions, Shared Health. In recent months, three Indigenous Health Liaisons have joined the team, with plans to expand the program in […]