Health Minister Theresa Oswald presented the first of 1,000 free, easy to use, defibrillators for public places to Glenlawn Collegiate
February 25, 2013
Defibrillators will help to Increase Survival of Manitobans During Time of Critical Need
Health Minister Theresa Oswald presented the first free defibrillator funded by the Manitoba government to Glenlawn Collegiate today, as part of the provincial initiative to place 1,000 free life‑saving defibrillators in public places to ensure crucial help for cardiac arrest victims is nearby.
“You never know when or where cardiac arrest will happen. To ensure, during that critical time of need, a life-saving defibrillator will be close at hand, our government is adding 1,000 free defibrillators to public facilities all across the province,” said Oswald. “We know the chance of survival is increased by almost 75 per cent when a heart defibrillator is used with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It can really mean the difference between life and death.”
The Manitoba government is providing over $1.3 million to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba for 1,000 free defibrillators, to make it easier to acquire the life-saving devices for non-profit and community-owned public facilities that will soon be required to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available on site under new provincial legislation.
“The placement of AEDs like this throughout the province is a great step toward creating a heart-safe environment and we fully support and thank the Manitoba government for recognizing this as an important public safety initiative. This first AED placement symbolizes our government’s commitment to creating a heart-safe environment for all Manitobans. This means more lives can be saved in this province,” said Debbie Brown, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba.
The province of Manitoba was the first in the country to develop legislation to require high-traffic public facilities like schools, hockey arenas, community centres, fitness clubs and curling rinks to have a defibrillator on site. The Defibrillator Public Access Act also facilitates rapid public access to a defibrillator during an emergency by requiring signage to easily identify the location of the AED and requiring that they be registered so 911 operators can help a caller locate the life-saving machine during a cardiac arrest. Designated facilities have until Jan. 31, 2014, to install a defibrillator.
“Like all schools, we have parents, teachers, students and visitors at Glenlawn Collegiate morning, afternoon and evening. Having an AED device on site gives us peace of mind that we have the equipment we need should cardiac arrest ever strike” said Duane Brothers, superintendent for the Louis Riel School Division. “The Manitoba government’s funding for free defibrillators is making it much easier to afford installing defibrillators in all of our schools.”
The ministers noted, to date, applications for over 900 free defibrillators have already been approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation for public facilities across the province. This includes over 500 AEDs for schools, over 200 for community and fitness centres, and over 100 for curling clubs, golf courses and other sports venues.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba has been an important partner as we place 1,000 defibrillators across the province,” said Oswald.
A full list of designated public places required to have a defibrillator on site, as well as information about the types of defibrillators that are acceptable and how they must be installed and registered is available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/aed/. Information about the free defibrillator initiative is available at www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/AEDlegislation.
Defibrillators deliver an electric shock to restart a stopped heart and are programmed to detect if a person is having an irregular heart rhythm that indicates potential cardiac arrest. AEDs offer step-by-step instructions so training is not required. If the AED does not detect a shockable heart rhythm, the machine does not deliver a shock.
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT STARTS DELIVERING 1,000 FREE HEART DEFIBRILLATORS ACROSS PROVINCE
– – –Defibrillators will help to Increase Survival of Manitobans During Time of Critical Need
“You never know when or where cardiac arrest will happen. To ensure, during that critical time of need, a life-saving defibrillator will be close at hand, our government is adding 1,000 free defibrillators to public facilities all across the province,” said Oswald. “We know the chance of survival is increased by almost 75 per cent when a heart defibrillator is used with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It can really mean the difference between life and death.”
The Manitoba government is providing over $1.3 million to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba for 1,000 free defibrillators, to make it easier to acquire the life-saving devices for non-profit and community-owned public facilities that will soon be required to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available on site under new provincial legislation.
“The placement of AEDs like this throughout the province is a great step toward creating a heart-safe environment and we fully support and thank the Manitoba government for recognizing this as an important public safety initiative. This first AED placement symbolizes our government’s commitment to creating a heart-safe environment for all Manitobans. This means more lives can be saved in this province,” said Debbie Brown, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba.
The province of Manitoba was the first in the country to develop legislation to require high-traffic public facilities like schools, hockey arenas, community centres, fitness clubs and curling rinks to have a defibrillator on site. The Defibrillator Public Access Act also facilitates rapid public access to a defibrillator during an emergency by requiring signage to easily identify the location of the AED and requiring that they be registered so 911 operators can help a caller locate the life-saving machine during a cardiac arrest. Designated facilities have until Jan. 31, 2014, to install a defibrillator.
“Like all schools, we have parents, teachers, students and visitors at Glenlawn Collegiate morning, afternoon and evening. Having an AED device on site gives us peace of mind that we have the equipment we need should cardiac arrest ever strike” said Duane Brothers, superintendent for the Louis Riel School Division. “The Manitoba government’s funding for free defibrillators is making it much easier to afford installing defibrillators in all of our schools.”
The ministers noted, to date, applications for over 900 free defibrillators have already been approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation for public facilities across the province. This includes over 500 AEDs for schools, over 200 for community and fitness centres, and over 100 for curling clubs, golf courses and other sports venues.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba has been an important partner as we place 1,000 defibrillators across the province,” said Oswald.
A full list of designated public places required to have a defibrillator on site, as well as information about the types of defibrillators that are acceptable and how they must be installed and registered is available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/aed/. Information about the free defibrillator initiative is available at www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/AEDlegislation.
Defibrillators deliver an electric shock to restart a stopped heart and are programmed to detect if a person is having an irregular heart rhythm that indicates potential cardiac arrest. AEDs offer step-by-step instructions so training is not required. If the AED does not detect a shockable heart rhythm, the machine does not deliver a shock.
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The Manitoba government and the City of Winnipeg announced a $9.5 million investment for a field house at Jonathan Toews Community Centre in Dakota Park. Participants included JTCC general manager Jacques Levesque; St. Norbert Councillor Justin Swandel; St. Vital Councillor Brian Mayes; Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick; Mayor Sam Katz; Health Minister Theresa Oswald; JTCC president, Barry Catt.
February 22, 2013
Province and City Contributions Bring Community's Dream Closer to Reality
Families in the south end of Winnipeg are a major step closer to the community’s dream of a new sports and recreation centre to be built as part of the Jonathan Toews Community Centre in Dakota Park. Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Mayor Sam Katz were on hand to announce the combined funding contribution of just over $9.7 million to the new field house project today.
“Manitoba’s community centres have a key role in our communities,” said Melnick. “They are focal points for neighbourhood activities, attract more families and businesses to the area and create a stronger sense of community pride among residents. This exciting new project will be an added asset to our already vibrant community.”
“Active Winnipeggers have been asking for multi-use facilities like this one,” said Katz. “The city is pleased to contribute to a sports and recreation centre that will no doubt become a hub of activity in South Winnipeg. The court sports and fitness programming offered at the field house will be an excellent complement to the ice rinks at the Jonathan Toews Community Centre.”
The preliminary cost of the new 54,210-square-foot multi-use sports hall, or field house, is estimated at up to $17.3 million (pending the final business plan and design). The province and city are contributing up to $9.7 million, with the province’s share at $5 million and the city’s share at $4.767 million toward the total construction costs, with other funding partners including various sports associations and community groups, contributing the remaining funds.
“Keeping Manitobans fit and active is an ongoing provincial government priority,” said Oswald, “We know this new recreation project is important to all the individuals and families in this neighbourhood. By expanding these facilities, we increase the fitness and activity choices for residents of all ages and help them improve their health and quality of life.”
The new field house will support a wide variety of recreational sports including volleyball, all-season baseball, basketball, aerobics, track and indoor soccer. It will also provide space for numerous fitness options for seniors. The new design will integrate with the existing building complex and will be capable of staging multi-court volleyball and basketball tournaments that can seat up to 1,500 spectators.
“As president, I’m very excited that both the province and the city are providing funding support for this important field house project,” said Barry Catt, president of Jonathan Toews Community Centre. “This facility is already well used by community members of all ages. With this addition, we can greatly expand the recreation options for everyone in this area.”
NEW SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE WILL OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES
– – –Province and City Contributions Bring Community's Dream Closer to Reality
“Manitoba’s community centres have a key role in our communities,” said Melnick. “They are focal points for neighbourhood activities, attract more families and businesses to the area and create a stronger sense of community pride among residents. This exciting new project will be an added asset to our already vibrant community.”
“Active Winnipeggers have been asking for multi-use facilities like this one,” said Katz. “The city is pleased to contribute to a sports and recreation centre that will no doubt become a hub of activity in South Winnipeg. The court sports and fitness programming offered at the field house will be an excellent complement to the ice rinks at the Jonathan Toews Community Centre.”
The preliminary cost of the new 54,210-square-foot multi-use sports hall, or field house, is estimated at up to $17.3 million (pending the final business plan and design). The province and city are contributing up to $9.7 million, with the province’s share at $5 million and the city’s share at $4.767 million toward the total construction costs, with other funding partners including various sports associations and community groups, contributing the remaining funds.
“Keeping Manitobans fit and active is an ongoing provincial government priority,” said Oswald, “We know this new recreation project is important to all the individuals and families in this neighbourhood. By expanding these facilities, we increase the fitness and activity choices for residents of all ages and help them improve their health and quality of life.”
The new field house will support a wide variety of recreational sports including volleyball, all-season baseball, basketball, aerobics, track and indoor soccer. It will also provide space for numerous fitness options for seniors. The new design will integrate with the existing building complex and will be capable of staging multi-court volleyball and basketball tournaments that can seat up to 1,500 spectators.
“As president, I’m very excited that both the province and the city are providing funding support for this important field house project,” said Barry Catt, president of Jonathan Toews Community Centre. “This facility is already well used by community members of all ages. With this addition, we can greatly expand the recreation options for everyone in this area.”
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