Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested in mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling the Primary Health Care line at 204-376-2781 to explore clinic appointments as an alternative.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, calling ahead or visiting during weekday daytime hours may result in shorter waits.
Arborg and Districts Health Centre is a 16-bed acute care facility serving Arborg and the broader Interlake region of Manitoba, offering outpatient care; its emergency department is currently closed. Operating under the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), this community health centre provides essential services including diagnostic imaging, laboratory, mental health, and rehabilitation to rural residents who would otherwise travel significant distances for care. Patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery, advanced trauma care, or pediatric specialization may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger centre in Winnipeg.
Services & Specialties
Outpatient Care (emergency department currently closed), Acute Care (16-bed facility), Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray), Laboratory Services, Mental Health Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Diabetes Clinic, Home Care, Public Health Nursing, EMS / Ambulance Services, Medical Clinic, Spiritual Care, Manitoba Telehealth (remote specialist access), Community Cancer Program Access.
Call 9-1-1 immediately for life-threatening emergencies — do not drive yourself to the ER if you are experiencing a medical crisis.
For remote specialist consultations, the hospital is a Manitoba Telehealth site, so ask your care team if a virtual specialist visit is appropriate for your condition.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can reach Manitoba's 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-866-427-8628 before or instead of visiting the ER for non-physical crises.
Patients from surrounding communities such as Hodgson should be aware that the emergency department at Arborg is currently closed, so plan your route to an open emergency department in advance.
For non-emergency medical needs, the attached Medical Clinic and Primary Health Care services at 204-376-2781 may be a more appropriate and faster option than the ER.
What to Bring
Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications including dosages
List of known allergies
Emergency contact information
Any relevant medical records or referral documents
Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water, snacks, warm clothing)
Method of payment for any applicable fees or prescriptions
Parking
Specific parking details for Arborg and Districts Health Centre are not publicly listed. As a small rural community health centre, surface lot parking is typical for facilities of this type. Contact the hospital at 204-376-5247 for parking information.
Getting There
No public transit routes serve Arborg and Districts Health Centre. Arborg is a small rural community in Manitoba's Interlake region, and personal vehicle or private transportation is the primary means of access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arborg and Districts Health Centre have a 24/7 emergency department?
No. The emergency department at Arborg and Districts Health Centre is currently closed. Call 204-376-5247 to check its current status, and call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
What is the phone number for Arborg and Districts Health Centre?
The main hospital line is 204-376-5247. For Primary Health Care services, call 204-376-2781. For Diagnostic Services, call 204-376-3204.
Can Arborg Health Centre handle specialist care, or will I be transferred to Winnipeg?
Arborg is a Manitoba Telehealth site, meaning patients can access some specialist consultations remotely without leaving the community. However, conditions requiring advanced cardiac intervention, trauma surgery, or pediatric specialization would typically require stabilization at Arborg followed by transfer to a larger centre in Winnipeg.
Does Arborg and Districts Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes, mental health services are available at the facility. For immediate mental health crises, Manitoba's 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line is also available at 1-866-427-8628.
Is there a pharmacy or lab on-site at Arborg Health Centre?
Full laboratory and X-ray (diagnostic imaging) services are confirmed on-site. A dedicated pharmacy is not confirmed at this facility — contact the hospital at 204-376-5247 for current details.
Which health authority operates Arborg and Districts Health Centre?
Arborg and Districts Health Centre is operated by the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA). More information about IERHA services can be found at ierha.ca.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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