What's New
H1N1 - What You Need to Know
At the request of physicians from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and Montreal Medical International, BlueRush Digital Media has produced a unique website featuring a series of streaming videos and audio podcasts on H1N1/Swine Flu.
It features Dr. Michael Libman (Director of Infectious Diseases, MUHC) and Dr. Michael Churchill-Smith (President, MMI and MUHC International).
The information is quite distinct from much of what is available to the public in that it is delivered in video, is concise and focuses on a brief overview of the condition and practical actions the public can take to reduce their risk of catching or spreading H1N1/Swine Flu in the home, school and workplace.
To view the site, please click on the link or image below.
http://h1n1.btvhealth.com
Community News
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Seeking to promote the health and healing of hospital patients with music, the Artists in the Hospital program offers a presentation at various healthcare centres across Winnipeg. Manitoba Blue Cross is proud to sponsor this program.
Jason Lyon
Local archery athlete Jason Lyon aims high with the help of financial support from Manitoba Blue Cross. Jason has competed on Team Canada in international events including the 2007 World Championships, the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China with the highest finish ever by a Canadian archer (10th place).
Good Call for a Healthy Workplace
Manitoba Blue Cross's Call centre wins award for its healthy workplace achievements
On November 12 the Manitoba Customer Contact Association (MCCA) named Manitoba Blue Cross the recipient of the 2009 Environment Award for a Small Call Centre. The award recognizes excellence in healthy workplace environment and initiatives and is awarded annually at the MCCA's MECCA Gala Awards evening in Winnipeg.
Manitoba Blue Cross was selected for its spacious, open-air design that encourages employees to stand and brainstorm with their neighbours, attention to ergonomic needs, and healthy workplace programs such as fitness classes and health seminars. The call centre is located in the Manitoba Blue Cross head office at 599 Empress Street which underwent major renovations in 2005.
"We are very proud of this award and all our organizational accomplishments. A key business objective of Manitoba Blue Cross is to foster a healthy workplace culture taking into consideration the physical environment, health practices and the social environment of our organization. It is our belief that health, safety and wellness must be woven into the culture of a company which, ultimately, means a higher level of customer care for our clients," says Manitoba Blue Cross President and CEO, Andrew Yorke.