Describes the Manitoba Breast Screening Program, what a woman can expect when she has a mammogram, how long she has to wait to get her results, and how to book an appointment in Manitoba.
Finding breast cancer early could save your life (Filipino)
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Describes, in Tagalog, the Manitoba Breast Screening Program, what a woman can expect when she has a mammogram, how long she has to wait to get her results, and how to book an appointment in Manitoba.
Works to promote, protect and support the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well being of all Aboriginal women and children in Manitoba; and to provide voice, representation and advocacy for Aboriginal women through spiritual, cultural, social, economic, political, educational, and recreational development. Provides advocacy and support for Aboriginal women. Administers a skills development training and employment fund for urban Aboriginal women. Creates and promotes community training and learning initiatives to empower and build individual and community capacity. Connects Aboriginal women with culturally relevant healing, training and professional development initiatives. Organizes workshops and conferences on a wide range of issues impacting Aboriginal women in Manitoba.
Examines the feasibility of linking a sample of the Mantioba Metis Federation (MMF) membership list to Manitoba Health and CancerCare Manitoba databases and to use the resulting linked records to provide estimates of the health status of the Manitoba's Metis population and their utilization of medical services. Demonstrates that the findings suggest that their health profile is closer to that of the First Nation people, that it is to the general Manitoba population.
Drawn from Statistics Canada sources, including data from the 1996 Census, General Social Survey, 1997 National Population Health Survey, 2000 Labour Force Survey and Justice Statistics surveys. Profiles women in Manitoba statistics to achieve clearer understanding of women and their roles and experiences in Manitoba society. Employs disaggregated data as an integral component of gender analysis. Highlights family status, income, labour force participation, work and family responsiblities, health and justice issues. Due to data limitations, profile of Manitoba women with disabilities not possible.
Provides confidential support, counselling, and information to farm and rural families. Web site offers tips on how to manage stress, as well as links to other related sites.
Forms a network of community-based organizations that work to ensure the design, development, and implementation of appropriate HIV/AIDS programs, services and policies for people living in Manitoba.
Develops, administers, and provides public and mental health services for Manitobans. Works to improve and promote the health status of Manitobans and to reduce inequalities in health status. Website includes the Manitoba Drug Formulary and information on provincial health insurance and Pharmacare. Nouvelles, informations sur les programmes et services, dont les services de sages-femmes, feuillets de renseignements, etc.
Provides free services, information and counselling on basic anatomy, sexuality, menstruation, birth control, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), menopause, and counselling for pregnant women.
Formerly Planned Parenthood Manitoba, SERC acts as advocate, educator and facilitator on issues related to sexuality and
reproductive health. Works closely with advisory committees from numerous communities on community and professional
education programs. Facts of Life Program services:
“Ask a Question” by confidential email and receive a response within two working days at thefactsoflife@serc.mb.ca
Web site for community, parents, youth, and service providers at www.serc.mb.ca
“The Sex Files” radio show Thursdays’ at 9:00 pm on CKUW 95.9 FM
The Sexuality Education Network list serve for service providers:
