Dear loved ones and families, please note that the Paint Night originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 28th, at 6 pm has been moved to Monday, February 26th, at 6 pm.

Dear Families, As we head into longer days with more sunlight and the thoughts of spring, Manitoba Health shared with Holy Family Home they are now offering a spring booster for the COVID -19 virus. As per the NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) recommendations the below individuals are eligible for boosters come spring as long as they are 3 months past vaccination or COVID-19 infection: Adults 65 years of age and older Adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors Individuals 6 months and age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due [...]

Dear families, Late last week we had residents experiencing respiratory symptoms on 3C St. Paul’s/St. John’s unit and an outbreak of COVID 19 was declared on Feb. 16, 2024. Nursing is continuing to monitor our residents closely and outbreak protocol’s have been initiated on the unit. This includes only two (2) visitors allowed per resident at one time and visitation needs to occur in the resident room. Affected residents who are experiencing respiratory symptoms have been isolated in their rooms and all group activities/off units events are on hold for 3C St. Paul’s/St. John’s residents and unit. Recreation activities have [...]

The GI outbreak on the St. Martha and St. Basil units has resolved. Thanks to everyone for a quick resolution. The scabies outbreak on the St. Paul and St. John units continue, with a second round of treatment for all residents, and terminal cleaning of rooms and common spaces this past weekend. Outbreak measures will be in place through February. Thank you for your patience and understanding. For details or if you have questions, please read this notice from Stacey Morgan, Director of Care, or contact her directly.

I wanted to share with you about an exciting project that will be starting in the Home, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. The tub rooms in both the 2A Sacred Heart and 4A St. Joseph’s unit will have some enhancements that includes flooring, curtains, paint and new tubs. With this new project, it does mean that the tub rooms will be closed to use by residents and staff from Jan. 22 to the end of February. What this means for staff and residents:Baths on 2A will occur on 3A and baths on 4A will occur on 5A during this time. This [...]

Outbreak measures are in place on St. John's and St. Paul's for scabies. All residents have been treated orally on Jan. 12, 2024 and again 14 days later to prevent the spread on the unit. All resident rooms and belongings will be packed up for 7-14 days to allow for terminal cleaning of the rooms. There is a potential GI outbreak on St. Martha's (awaiting IPC confirmation). All residents are being monitored and efforts are being implemented to minimize spread. Thank you all very much for your cooperation Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.Sincerely,Stacey [...]

A respiratory outbreak was declared on December 15, with two residents having developed symptoms consistent with a common cold syndrome within a week. Click here to learn more about how this impacts your loved ones.