Manitoba Healthy Living

Most injuries can be prevented with the right knowledge, skills and equipment.  A good place to start is by assessing the risks of each situation, sport or job; taking safety or skills training when needed; and always wearing the right gear.  Making smart choices about daily activities will help keep you and your family safe and healthy.

In 2006 the Government of Manitoba developed Manitoba’s Provincial Injury Prevention Strategy . The Strategy was developed in partnership with stakeholders in injury prevention in Manitoba, and is built on the vision of creating a safe and injury free Manitoba. Working together, we can make this vision a reality.

  Injury Free Manitoba Conference a success!
On June 2-3, 2008 the You & Me Injury Free Conference was held in Winnipeg.  Over 140 delegates attended the conference from a wide range of stakeholders.  Provincial leaders in injury prevention were honored at a special awards evening celebrating the very first Injury Prevention Awards.  Check out the conference highlights.

  Manitoba Water Safety Community Grants Program 2008-2009
The Manitoba Coalition for Safer Waters, together with Manitoba Health & Healthy Living, is making grants available to community organizations to help them improve water safety in their communities.  Click here for information on grant selection criteria, application deadlines and how to apply!

  Child Passenger Safety Promotion in Aboriginal Communities Pilot Project Report
In 2006/07 Manitoba Health and Healthy Living, along with its partners in injury prevention supported a pilot project that was aimed at improving current child passenger safety practices in 3 Manitoba First Nations communities.  This included the correct use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts by children and their parents, riding in the rear seat for children 12 years and younger, and not riding in the back of pick up trucks. Read the pilot project report .