The Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) is a voluntary non-profit provincial association created in 1995 and comprised of health and social care organizations that are owned and operated by nine faith groups; Baptist, Catholic, Jewish, Lutheran, Mennonite , Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Seventh-Day Adventist and United. IHCAM advocates on behalf of its membership the value of faith-based health care and governance.
IHCAM’s member organizations represent over 13% of Manitoba’s health care budget employing over 10,000 staff and attracting over 2000 community volunteers.
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Renew your IHCAM membership today! Our membership renewal period runs from April 1 to March 31. Ensure your continued access to valuable resources, advocacy efforts, and networking opportunities within the faith-based healthcare community.
Your membership strengthens our collective voice and allows us to continue advocating for faith-based healthcare. Renew now and be part of another impactful year with IHCAM!
Please download membership application/renewal form here: membership form
As we mark 30 years of advancing spiritual health, it’s important to reflect on why spiritual care remains essential in today’s healthcare. A 2016 white paper by the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network™, Spiritual Care: What It Means and Why It Matters in Health Care, outlines compelling research linking spiritual well-being to improved health outcomes, greater patient satisfaction, and reduced healthcare costs.
Spirituality and Patient-Centered Care
The report emphasizes that spirituality is a dynamic and intrinsic aspect of humanity, encompassing meaning, purpose, and connection. For many patients—regardless of religious affiliation—spirituality influences how they cope with illness, make medical decisions, and navigate loss.
Healthcare systems across North America are increasingly moving toward patient-centered models, which recognize that physical health cannot be separated from emotional and spiritual well-being. The report reminds us that chaplaincy and spiritual care services offer essential support for patients, families, and healthcare providers alike.
As a faith-based health association, IHCAM has long advocated for integrating spiritual health into healthcare systems. This white paper reinforces what we know: spiritual care enhances well-being, supports healthcare providers, and saves costs while improving outcomes.
We encourage you to read the full report and consider how your facility can continue—or begin—to embed spiritual care as a vital part of your health services.
To read the full white paper report, click here: Why Spiritual Care Matters
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IHCAM December 2023 Newsletter
Mental Health Workshop on January 10th & 24th
- 2 three hour virtual sessions
- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
For more information and to register, Click here: Spiritual Mental Health Workshop
For more details click on this link: IHCAM Formation & Education