Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is the governing body for healthcare regulation in an area of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Established in December 1999, the WRHA is one of 12 Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba responsible for coordinating health services in designated regions. The WRHA is comprised of health care providers and management professionals who coordinate, manage, deliver, allocate funds to and evaluate health care and health promotion in Winnipeg. The WRHA reports through a Board of Directors directly to the Minister of Health, they are equally accountable to the public. The WRHA receives funding from the Government of Manitoba each year to pay for health service delivery in Winnipeg. The WRHA is divided into 12 community areas for the purpose aiding the delivery of health services.

Acute Care
Acute care services within the WRHA are offered at four community hospitals (Concordia, Grace, Seven Oaks, and Victoria General), two tertiary hospitals (Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface General), and three long term care health centres (Deer Lodge Centre, Misericordia Health Centre, Riverview Health Centre).

External link

 * Winnipeg Regional Health Authority website