There have been over 100 cochlear implant surgeries in Manitoba since the program was announced three years ago in 2011. CHHA Manitoba Chapter was instrumental in convincing the Manitoba government to develop the program here instead of sending patients out of province for their surgery.
A Winnipeg Free Press story published November 17, 2014 also outlines the program and its successes. Read the full story at: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Hearing-surgery-program-at-HSC-reaches-milestone-283037251.html