Family Information
May 6, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, Warmer weather is most welcome after these long winter months. We trust that you are finding ways to enjoy this change in weather. We wanted to take this opportunity in today’s update to honour Mother’s Day. May we all have meaningful... Read More
May 3, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, Many people express how they currently know several people in their lives who have contracted COVID-19. Evidently, the virus continues to circulate in our community, especially given the highly contagious Omicron variant. We at... Read More
May 3, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, In today’s update, we are saddened to announce that three (3) deaths occurred over the weekend linked to our current outbreaks; one (1) at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface and two (2) at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph. Our sincere condolences... Read More
April 29, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, We trust this message finds you well as we enter the weekend. We are glad to share with you that the outbreak on 4AB at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface is declared over. We are able to resume general visits on this unit, effective Saturday... Read More
April 29, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, Today, we share with you updates on outbreaks at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface and Actionmarguerite St. Joseph. We also have a request for residents and family members to participate in a recognition event should you so choose. Read on to... Read More
April 26, 2022
Dear Residents and Families, We have learned that sixteen (16) residents at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph have tested positive for COVID-19 on Unit 2. An outbreak has been declared on this unit. In addition, we are saddened to announce that one resident has passed away... Read More
April 22, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Residents and Families, Currently, 15 personal care homes in Winnipeg have declared outbreaks. We have also learned that hospitalizations are increasing, as are COVID-19 cases in the community. Actionmarguerite therefore continues its commitment... Read More
April 21, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Residents and Families, Today, we are writing to share the end of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Unité Marguerite at Actionmarguerite St. Vital. We glad to be able to resume general visits to Unité Marguerite at this time. Over the Easter weekend,... Read More
April 12, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Residents and Families, Spring is here, but we are preparing for a major snowstorm! One that has the potential of being the worst in decades! Let`s make sure we all stay safe! Please see below the latest outbreak status update. Outbreak Status... Read More
April 7, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Residents and Families, We wanted to begin by sharing with you that important government announcements have been made since our last update that will be of benefit to the long-term care sector in Manitoba and more importantly to the people we... Read More
April 7, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, As the transmission of the virus continues in our community, the reality is that it will cause a resurgence of outbreaks in long-term care settings. There are now twelve (12) long-term care settings with declared outbreaks in Winnipeg.... Read More
March 30, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, We trust that this message finds you well as we near the end of March. Slowly, we have been able to enter into a recovery phase following this last wave of the pandemic. Group activities, mass and communal meals have resumed for the... Read More
March 23, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, Spring has officially arrived with its promise of warmer and brighter days. As the saying goes, “Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be”. This is especially true for Actionmarguerite St. Vital in this update as... Read More
March 11, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, We have heard from several families just how much these updates are important and continue to be of benefit. It is our intention to send them regularly knowing that they serve. In today’s update, we are saddened to announce that a... Read More
March 1, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, Late last Friday, we shared with the Actionmarguerite St. Vital families that another outbreak was declared on Unité Marguerite. We are writing today with an update regarding the outbreak on the 1st floor and the second outbreak on... Read More
February 26, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, We begin today’s update by sharing with you the good news that the last outbreak at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface on unit 4DE is now resolved. Currently, only one outbreak is active at Actionmarguerite St. Vital on the 1st floor where... Read More
February 22, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, We have supported residents in their recovery from COVID-19 and have found ways to support all who have been through this latest wave of the pandemic. We are deeply grateful to be at a point where most outbreaks are resolved and for the... Read More
February 9, 2022
At Actionmarguerite, we are continuously discerning how best to balance the need for protection against the virus and everyone’s quality of life. Although we cannot yet begin the loosening of all the measures put in place at Actionmarguerite, we have been... Read More
February 4, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, We are seeing a downward trend in the number of residents and staff members contracting COVID-19. With this news comes a relief and at the same time a reminder to remain vigilant in the adherence of the measures in place. The aim at... Read More
February 1, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, February arrives bringing with it a blistery winter storm. We trust that you are keeping safe. In today’s update, you will note that more and more residents are deemed recovered and we have seen a significant decrease in the number of... Read More
January 27, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, Today, we are saddened to announce that a resident living at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph has died and their death has been linked to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our sincere condolences have been offered to the family and our hearts join... Read More
January 25, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #13 – January 25, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital It has now been a month since the first outbreak was declared at Actionmarguerite. Sustaining our efforts... Read More
January 21, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #12 – January 21, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital We felt it important to write today with a short update, given that we are reporting new cases at... Read More
January 21, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #11 – January 20, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Everyone continues to rally together. Our focus remains the offering of care, infused with compassion, for... Read More
January 17, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #10 – January 17, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Unfortunately, today we are announcing additional deaths linked to the COVID-19 outbreaks – one (1) resident... Read More
January 15, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #9 – January 14, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital At Actionmarguerite, we continue to find ways to respond to the presence of the virus in our homes. Our... Read More
January 12, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, Staff, Physicians, and members of the community. COVID-19 Update #8 – January 12, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital We are now several weeks into this wave of the pandemic. The... Read More
January 11, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, Staff, Physicians, and members of the community, COVID-19 Update #7 – January 11, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital This wave of the pandemic continues to critically affect our... Read More
January 8, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #6 – January 8, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital We heard from families at our virtual family forums on Thursday, how important it is to keep you informed.... Read More
January 7, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #5 – January 7, 2022 – Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Yesterday, we held two (2) virtual family forums, attended by more than 50 family members. As partners... Read More
January 5, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #4 – January 5, 2022 – Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Today, we are writing with the following update: Actionmarguerite St. Boniface 3 floors are now on... Read More
January 2, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #3 – January 2, 2022 | Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Today, we write to you with the following update: Actionmarguerite St. Boniface 3 units have a declared... Read More
January 1, 2022
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #2 – January 1, 2022 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Going forward we will be sending updates regarding all Actionmarguerite sites to our family distribution lists.... Read More
December 31, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, COVID-19 Update #1 – December 31, 2021 | Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Actionmarguerite St. Joseph, Actionmarguerite St. Vital Going forward we will be sending updates regarding all Actionmarguerite sites to our family distribution... Read More
December 31, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Vital Residents & Families, We have learned that three (3) residents from the 3rd floor and one staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at Actionmarguerite St. Vital (450 River Road). Contact tracing is underway, and 3rd floor residents... Read More
December 30, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Joseph Residents and Families, We have learned that a resident at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph has tested positive for COVID-19 on Unit 1 as well as one additional staff member. A total of two (2) staff have tested positive related to this... Read More
December 29, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Boniface Families, The following is update #2 on the current COVID-19 outbreak at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, 185 Despins. Since announcing the outbreak status on December 27, one more positive case has been confirmed. A third resident on... Read More
December 27, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Boniface Residents & Families, Today, we learned that two (2) residents from 2ABC tested positive for COVID-19 at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, located at 185 Despins. Since our update on December 25, we now have (10) staff from the ABC... Read More
December 27, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Joseph Resident and Families, We have become aware of a single COVID-19 positive case in a staff member at Actionmarguerite St. Joseph who last worked December 25 on Unit 1. The employee is isolating at home and is doing well. Investigations... Read More
December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021 Dear Actionmarguerite St. Boniface residents and families, It is with deep regret that we inform you of the need to suspend all visits (including Essential Visitors) effectively immediately at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface with exceptions for... Read More
December 23, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite residents and families, With the number of COVID-19 cases rising rapidly in Manitoba, Actionmarguerite will be introducing changes to visitation beginning tomorrow December 24, 2021. The visitation hours will remain the same with the following... Read More
December 22, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Boniface Families, Yesterday, we shared that a single COVID-19 positive case in a staff member on 3ABC was identified. Following a thorough risk assessment with Infection Prevention & Control, the risk of transmission is considered to be... Read More
December 21, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite St. Boniface Families, We have become aware of a single COVID-19 positive case in a staff member on 3ABC. The employee is isolating at home and is doing well. Families of 3ABC residents are being contacted by Actionmarguerite, and the necessary... Read More
December 17, 2021
While the parainfluenza outbreak at Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital is not yet over, we are able to lift some visit restrictions on the 1st floor, 3rd floor and Unité Marguerite (UM). Effective Saturday, December 18th, General Visitors of residents located on the 1st... Read More
December 16, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite Residents and Families, COVID-19 remains a risk to the health and wellness of the people we support at Actionmarguerite, particularly as highly infectious variants circulate in the community. We know these have been exceptionally difficult months... Read More
December 9, 2021
While the para-influenza outbreak at Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital is not yet over, we are able to lift some visit restrictions on the 1st floor and Unité Marguerite (UM). Effective Thursday, December 9th, General Visitors of residents located on the 1st floor and UM... Read More
November 26, 2021
The parainfluenza outbreak at Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital is not over yet but controlled. Three (3) residents in total tested positive but many had symptoms and are still on precautions. Please be advised of the changes to restrictions for all of Actionmarguerite... Read More
November 16, 2021
Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital is experiencing a confirmed parainfluenza 3 outbreak. Please be advised of the following restrictions in place for all of Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital: All in-room and pod visits for essential and general visitors are suspended until... Read More
November 8, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite residents and families, Today, Actionmarguerite implemented a COVID-19 immunization policy, making vaccination mandatory for all staff. Given that we support some of our community’s most vulnerable persons, doing everything within our power to... Read More
October 28, 2021
Dear families, We are happy to provide notice that the Rhinovirus (common cold) outbreak on Units 2DE and 4DE has officially been declared over. Both units can welcome essential and general visitors once again. Thank you for your patience while we fought to contain... Read More
October 25, 2021
Please click here for our letter sent out today to residents, families, and Essential Visitors from our Board Chair, Medical Director and CEO. Read More
October 20, 2021
Dear Actionmarguerite Families, A new public health order requires all employees to either be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of their shift, effective October 18, 2021. I am pleased to confirm that the majority of Actionmarguerite... Read More
October 14, 2021
We have received test results indicating that a number of residents on units 2DE and 4DE have contracted Rhinovirus (common cold virus). Please be advised of the following restrictions in place for units 2DE and 4DE ONLY: All visits (essential and general) are... Read More
September 9, 2021
Each Actionmarguerite site will have a polling station for residents: Actionmarguerite Saint-Boniface, 185 Despins: September 16, 1 – 4:30 pm Auditorium Actionmarguerite Saint-Vital, 450 River: September 17, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Main floor dining room... Read More
September 9, 2021
We are happy to announce that the hair salon will be reopening as of September 21, 2021. Majeeda Harb comes to Actionmarguerite St. Joseph with many years of service in the community. She will work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The first few weeks... Read More
August 6, 2021
Dear Families, As you may know, the Province of Manitoba announced new Public Health Orders which will come into effect August 7. It is important to note the following: the current requirement for personal protective equipment to be worn while in Manitoba’s health... Read More
June 20, 2021
Dear Families, As levels of COVID-19 in Manitoba remain high, efforts to provide residents with safe access to visits by friends and family continue. Vaccination rates among residents and staff and in the community are increasing. We are pleased to be able to... Read More
May 6, 2021
Dear Families, Effective May 10, 2021 Essential Visitors: As of May 10, 2021, visiting hours for essential visitors are being extended from 11 am – 7 pm, seven days a week. We continue to limit these visits to one essential visitor per day. All visitors must continue... Read More
April 28, 2021
Dear Families, Spring has sprung. As a result of the nicer weather, Actionmarguerite is proposing changes to visitation. Effective May 3, 2021: General Visitors: Starting on May 3, Outdoor visits will now become an option to general visitors in addition to the... Read More
April 27, 2021
Shared Health Manitoba has issued a letter to families regarding exemptions to the Single Site Staffing Order : covid-19-single-site-exemption-letter.pdf (sharedhealthmb.ca) Read More
April 20, 2021
Please be advised that as of the week of April 18, residents will be able to participate in mass, in a modified manner. The mass will continue to be celebrated in the solarium, but residents will be able to participate. In accordance with the Shared Health guidelines,... Read More
April 9, 2021
We are happy to announce that the hair salon will be reopening on April 12. The hours of operation will be Monday to Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tammy will initially limit her service to haircuts or wash/cuts/sets. Perms and colors will be reintroduced once... Read More
October 8, 2020
We became aware late yesterday evening of a health-care worker at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, 185 Despins St., who tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day worked was September 30th 2020. The person had worked on 3ABC. Out of precaution, an outbreak on 3ABC has... Read More
January 12, 2018
The Cherry Blossom theme posters were started at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg to create awareness for visitors and staff toward patients who were in their final journey of life. In the areas where Cherry Blossom posters were displayed, staff and visitors in the... Read More
