Arborg and Districts Health Centre

About Arborg and Districts Health Centre

Arborg and Districts Health Centre is a 16-bed acute care facility serving Arborg and the broader Interlake region of Manitoba, offering 24/7 emergency and outpatient care. 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

24/7 Emergency and Outpatient Care, 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.

Amenities

• Spiritual Care services on-site
• Attached 40-bed Personal Care Home
• Manitoba Telehealth access point

Other Care Options

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Tips Before You Go

• 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 Arborg is one of the closest facilities offering emergency and urgent care in the area — plan your route 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

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.