Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

About Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Altona Community Memorial Health Centre is a non-profit rural community hospital located at 240 5th Ave NE in Altona, Manitoba, operating under Southern Health–Santé Sud. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides essential acute care services to residents of Altona and the surrounding southern Manitoba communities. With 22 acute care beds and access to on-site diagnostics including ECG, laboratory, and X-ray, this ER is well-suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions; patients with serious cardiac, stroke, trauma, or complex pediatric emergencies may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department (24/7), Laboratory services, X-ray imaging, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitoring, Telehealth consultations, Wound care, Minor procedures, Outpatient lab work, Meals on Wheels program, Public health and immunization services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities
• Eastview Place personal care home on the same grounds
• Altona Clinic co-located on the same campus for primary care needs
• Telehealth services available on-site

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Tips Before You Go

• For non-emergency health concerns, consider visiting the Altona Clinic, which is co-located on the same campus — this can help keep the ER available for urgent cases.
• If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as a heart attack, stroke, or serious injury, call 911 immediately rather than driving to the ER.
• Bring a list of your current medications and any known allergies — this speeds up triage significantly at a smaller community ER.
• Visiting hours for admitted patients are generally 12–8 pm; confirm with staff if you are accompanying a patient being admitted.
• Cell service and ride-share availability may be limited in rural Altona — arrange a return trip in advance if you are not driving yourself.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence)
• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card number)
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Method of payment for any applicable fees (e.g., parking, non-covered services)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack
• Snacks and water, especially if you anticipate a longer wait

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Manitoba health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.