Churchill Health Centre

Churchill, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 8 p.m., the main entrance is secured; use the buzzer and a nurse will meet you at the door.

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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About Churchill Health Centre

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

Parking & Transit

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.

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.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 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.

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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.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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