The Manitoba Government is honoring the work of front line health care workers and community groups whose ideas and initiative have improved patient care and inspired healthier life styles.

Among the award winning projects was the launching of a partnership between the Northern Region Health Authority and Speechworks Incorporated to use Telehealth and iPad technology to provide patients living in northern and remote areas of Manitoba access to regular speech pathology services and swallowing assessments after a stroke.

Health Minister Erin Selby says the award winning projects were initiated by staff members and are excellent ways to provided innovative care that will benefit patients and ensure a high quality, sustainable health care system.