Quieter times: No historical wait-time data is available for Churchill Health Centre. As a small northern ER, mid-morning on weekdays is generally a reasonable time to visit for non-urgent concerns. Diagnostic services are only available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so timing a non-emergency visit within those hours ensures access to lab, X-ray, and ECG on-site.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. As with most ERs, late evenings and weekends may see reduced on-site diagnostic support. For anything non-urgent, avoid arriving after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays if you require lab work or imaging, as those services close at that time.
Nearby Alternatives
No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.
Churchill Health Centre is a remote northern hospital located at 162 La Vérendrye Ave in Churchill, Manitoba, serving a community of approximately 831 residents as well as patients from surrounding Indigenous and northern communities in Manitoba, Nunavut's Kivalliq, Kitikmeot, and Baffin regions. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department with two emergency rooms, 21 acute care beds, and an on-call physician, offering a broad range of services including emergency obstetrics, interim critical care, and rotating specialists. Patients requiring advanced or highly specialized treatment are typically stabilized and transferred to Winnipeg or another regional centre for further care.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Two emergency rooms with 21 acute care beds, Emergency obstetrics, In-patient and chronic care, Pre- and post-operative dental surgery, Elderly and interim critical care, Rotating specialists: psychiatry, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, MBTelehealth video specialist consultations, On-site laboratory services (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), X-Ray (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), ECG (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), Holter monitoring (by appointment), Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services, Community paramedicine and Mobile Vital Signs Clinics, Non-Emergency Home Visit Program, Rehabilitation services, On-site pharmacy with outpatient prescriptions and OTC products, Patient transport arrangements to higher-level care.
Amenities
On-site pharmacy: outpatient prescriptions, blister packaging, OTC medications, vitamins, and personal care items (204-675-8331)
Medical clinic on-site (204-675-8316)
Community Services department (204-675-8322)
Children's Centre (204-675-8310)
RBC Royal Bank ATM at 203 La Vérendrye Ave, directly across from the health centre
Cafeteria, chapel, and Wi-Fi availability not confirmed — contact the facility directly
After 8 p.m., the building entrance is restricted — use the buzzer at the door and a nurse will come to let you in, so don't be alarmed by the locked entrance.
For non-emergency concerns, the on-site Medical Clinic (204-675-8316) may be a better first contact than the ER during regular business hours.
Diagnostic services (lab, X-ray, ECG) are only available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays — factor this in if you need imaging or bloodwork.
If you are travelling from a surrounding community or from Nunavut, call ahead at 204-675-8881 to confirm specialist availability, as rotating specialists visit on scheduled rotations.
Patients with high-acuity conditions should be aware that transfer to Winnipeg or another regional hospital is common — Churchill Health Centre will stabilize you and coordinate transport.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
Manitoba Health Card (or provincial/territorial health card if visiting from out of province)
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, specialist letters, or imaging results
Health insurance information if you are visiting from Nunavut or another province
Phone charger and entertainment, as wait times in rural ERs can vary
Warm clothing — Churchill's subarctic climate can be extreme year-round
Emergency contact information for a family member or support person
Parking
No confirmed parking details are published for Churchill Health Centre. Given Churchill's small-town setting, surface parking on or near the La Vérendrye Ave site is likely available at no cost. Call 204-675-8881 to confirm.
Getting There
Churchill is a remote northern community with no municipal bus service. The health centre on La Vérendrye Ave is walkable from Churchill's town centre. Via Rail serves Churchill with a station located within the Parks Canada Visitor Centre (204-675-2149), open on train days near arrival and departure times. Local tour and transport providers may offer group rides within town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Churchill Health Centre's emergency department really open 24/7?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Churchill Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 8 p.m., the building entrance is locked for security, but a buzzer is available at the door and a nurse will come to meet you.
Does Churchill Health Centre have a doctor on site at all times?
The ER is staffed by nurses on the ward with a doctor on call at all times. Churchill Health Centre has 6 regular physicians and 4 locum doctors. Rotating specialists in areas such as psychiatry, pediatrics, and obstetrics also visit on scheduled rotations.
What happens if I need specialized care that Churchill Health Centre can't provide?
Higher-acuity patients are stabilized at Churchill Health Centre and then transferred to Winnipeg or another specialized regional centre. The facility has staff experienced in coordinating patient transport and interim critical care while awaiting transfer.
Can I access lab tests, X-rays, or ECGs at Churchill Health Centre?
Yes, diagnostic services including lab, X-ray, and ECG are available on-site Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Holter monitoring is available by appointment only. For emergencies outside these hours, ER staff will manage your care and arrange diagnostics as needed.
Does Churchill Health Centre serve patients from Nunavut?
Yes. Churchill Health Centre serves not only the local Churchill community but also patients and clients from surrounding Manitoba communities and from Nunavut's Kivalliq, Kitikmeot, and Baffin regions. The facility is an operating division of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and has staff experienced in culturally sensitive care for Indigenous patients.
Is there a pharmacy at Churchill Health Centre?
Yes. The on-site pharmacy serves both hospital patients and the wider Churchill community, including seasonal residents and visitors. Services include outpatient prescriptions, blister packaging, and the sale of over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and personal care items. The pharmacy can be reached at 204-675-8331.
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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