Last week, the provincial government announced that Lifeflight, Manitoba's air ambulance service, is now the responsibility of Shared Health; the organization responsible for coordinating health care in the province.
According to the province, Shared Health has been in charge of delivering medical services and patient transport since April, but only took full control as of Thursday last week. Health, Seniors, and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen said that the move will result in an improved model of care for patients in need of the service.
Friesen added that staff were told of the transition on Thursday. Operational and medical leadership transitioned immediately to Shared Health, while staff remain employed by the government. Staff will be fully transitioned after a plan is developed by the government and the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union.
Until the transfer to Shared Health, the Manitoba government had run Lifeflight for over 30 years.
