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Research Manitoba and Victoria Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Victoria Hospital Foundation Research Grant Program. Two new grants, totaling $69,230, have been awarded to support research excellence in adult mental health and the care of older adults.

We are Dr. Sherief El-Gaaly (Director of Mental Health Services at Victoria Hospital) and Dr. Jitender Sareen (Department Head of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and Shared Health’s Provincial Specialty Lead for Mental Health and Addictions) – and today, we wish to tell you about the incredible strides Victoria Hospital has made while facing this global pandemic and the great challenges we know are on the horizon.

Victoria Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Nicole Chammartin has been selected as its next Executive Director effective July 26, 2021.

With Mental Health Week taking place this month, it is a good reminder for all of us to think about our mental wellness. Maintaining good mental health and well-being is important at every age, and older adults are no exception. As we enter our golden years, we want to ensure they are filled with health, social connection, vitality, and meaning.