In 2011, we attended some local community events and gave several presentations. Via these presentations, we propagated the theory and culture of TCM to people of many backgrounds, transformed and enriched their conceptions and understanding of TCM and healthcare, and tried to enhance their interest and trust in acupuncture, Chinese massage and traditional Chinese herbs.

2.      Strengthened communication and relationships with local healthcare authorities, and laid foundations for the legislation of TCM.

This year, we met with the secretary of Health Manitoba and the leader of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). We exchanged ideas on the improvement, normalization and administration of TCM, and got some information and suggestions on how to begin the process of regulation.  These communications also improved their understanding, further enhancing their attention to TCM therapy and legislation. Following their advice, we are starting the first step of TCM legislation, which is to survey all CMAAC members to determine if regulation is desired. Based on the discussion and results of the survey, we will open a formal regulation application to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. The survey will be mailed to you separately. We appreciate your prompt response.  

3.      Cooperated with local insurance companies and health research organizations for a professional survey of TCM in Manitoba.

With our successful TCM practice in Manitoba, more and more of the local populace are accepting TCM therapy, and more CMAAC members are being recognized and listed by local insurance companies.

In early 2011, we enlisted a professional researcher to create a survey on TCM therapy in Manitoba, which was sent to all CMAAC members in the province.  We are also in the process of gathering related information from other local newly-formed health practitioner associations to learn from their experiences in achieving new regulation for public healthcare in Manitoba.

Along with the increasing demand for acupuncture and TCM therapy from the local populace, we cooperated with a research unit from the University of Manitoba to join a social investigation and statistical research project on healthcare treatments and costs for the elderly in Manitoba. It is a good opportunity for us to introduce TCM therapy to the public and to eliminate any misunderstandings about TCM. It has helped to promote the social status of TCM in the healthcare system as well.

4.      Further enhanced the recruit examining system to guarantee the professional level and service quality of CMAAC members.

In 2011, we further perfected our recruit examining system by holding CMAAC new member examinations regularly twice a year in April and October. We also helped familiarize new practitioners with local government health policy and enhanced their understanding of CMAAC member responsibilities. These measures will help improve their professional skills and guarantee the overall clinical and service quality of CMAAC members.

5.      Obstacles to our work.

Earlier this year, a doctor from Toronto opened a short term training program on acupuncture in Winnipeg.  After this training program, all students will receive acupuncture licenses and are allowed to run an acupuncture clinic in Manitoba. This is a new problem for us. This short training program in acupuncture does not guarantee their students’ quality and swells the ranks of our TCM practitioners in Manitoba. We need help of CMAAC head office to support us against this irresponsible short-term training program on acupuncture.

In 2012, we will further strengthen communication with local health organizations and related policy makers to promote knowledge of Chinese medicine, continue to work on legislating TCM, and make new contributions to the development of the CMAAC.

2011年，我分会在总会的指导帮助下，全体会员在过去工作的基础上，在以下几个方面做了大量工作。在新的一年即将来临之际, 代表蒙尼托巴分会全体会员,对过去一年的工作如下总结和汇报。

一、宣传中医药理论，弘扬中医药传统文化

在过去一年中，我会积极参与当地社区活动，通过各种形式的演讲，向当地不同民族的民众宣传中国博大精深的中医药理论及传统文化理念，对当地社会公众的医疗保健观念的转变起到了积极影响，进一步提高了当地患者对针灸、推拿、中式理疗及中药疗法的兴趣和信任。

二、加强与当地卫生管理机构的联系，推进中医立法工作

今年，我会负责人多次与当地卫生管理机构接触，向地方卫生官员介绍中医药在当地从事中药临床活动及会员调查工作的进展情况，征询他们对中医药临床工作中的意见和认识。由此进一步提高了当地卫生管理机构对中医、中药及传统针灸疗法的重视程度，为推动今后中医立法起到了积极的促进作用。

三、加强与当地医疗卫生保险及研究机构的沟通，进一步提高中医药在当地医疗保健体系中的地位

随着我们工作的深入，针灸医学不断地被当地民众了解和接受，越来越多的会员获得当地保险公司核准报销范围，大大方便了病患者的就医需求，使接受中医药治疗的病人数量有了进一步的提高。不少诊所的经营范围和规模都有不同程度的扩大和发展。

随着当地民众对针灸中药的需求增加，我们与当地大学及医疗保健研究机构联系，积极参与当地卫生管理机构的替代疗法社会调查及统计研究工作，介绍中医药理论及临床治疗方法，消除对中医药认识上的偏差和误解，为中医药的发展创造更好的专业环境，进一步提高了中医药在当地医疗保健体系中的地位。

四、进一步严格新会员入会考核制度，不断提高会员业务素质

今年我们按照总会的要求，对新申请入会的会员进一步加强了入会考核审查，每年四月和十月定期举行新会员入会专业考试，帮助他们进一步了解和熟悉当地政府的卫生政策，不断提高个人专业技术素质和医疗质量，进一步提高当地中医临床工作的整体水平。

五、目前學会工作中存在的新问题

今年有一来自多伦多的医生在温尼伯举办的短期针炙培训班。通过该培训发证的学员，即可以在我省从事针炙治疗活动。这种短期培训无法保证针炙治疗的质量，造成了中医针炙行业的混乱。需要总会的帮助，共同抵制此类培训对中医行业的不利影响。

在明年的工作中，我们将进一步加强与当地卫生机构的接触和沟通，不断向当地民众宣传和推广中医药知识，与相关立法机构联系，学习和研究中医立法方面的经验和做法，积极推动中医立法工作，为CMAAC學会在蒙尼托巴省的发展做出新的贡献。

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