Manitoba
Manitoba (mænɪˈtoʊbə)
Manitoba is a province at the longitudinal centre of Canada. It is often considered one of the three prairie provinces (with Alberta and Saskatchewan) and is Canada's fifth-most populous province with its estimated 1.369 million people.
Etymology
The name Manitoba is believed to be derived from the Cree, Ojibwe or Assiniboine languages. The name derives from Cree manitou-wapow or Ojibwa manidoobaa, both meaning "straits of Manitou, the Great Spirit", a place referring to what are now called The Narrows in the centre of Lake Manitoba. It may also be from the Assiniboine for "Lake of the Prairie".
Health Care in Manitoba
Health care in Manitoba, like all provinces and territories in Canada, is delivered in a publicly funded system. Health care services are paid through taxes and administered by the Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living department. The Manitoba Health Services Insurance Plan (MHSIP) covers the cost of medically necessary services, including visits to doctors, specialists, and hospital stays.
Related Terms
- Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living
- Manitoba Health Services Insurance Plan
- Health care in Canada
- Publicly funded health care
Medical Education in Manitoba
The University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offers a variety of programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other health professions. The Max Rady College of Medicine is the medical school of the University of Manitoba, located in Winnipeg, and is the only medical school in the province.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Manitoba
- Wikipedia's article - Manitoba
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