Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested than urban ones. Mid-morning on weekdays is typically a lower-volume period at small community hospitals. For non-urgent concerns, consider whether the on-site medical clinic may be an appropriate alternative to the ER.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during off-peak weekday hours may result in a shorter wait.
De Salaberry District Health Centre is a 14-bed rural acute care hospital located in Saint Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, approximately 50 km south of Winnipeg, serving the De Salaberry region and surrounding francophone communities. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing bilingual (French and English) emergency care alongside services such as laboratory, X-ray, ECG, and telehealth. As a small community hospital, patients requiring advanced specialist care, complex surgery, or critical interventions are typically stabilized and transferred to larger facilities in Steinbach or Winnipeg.
Services & Specialties
Emergency Department (24/7), Laboratory services, X-ray (diagnostic imaging), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitoring, Telehealth consultations, Acute inpatient care (14 beds), Palliative care, Bilingual care (French and English), Medical clinic, Meals on Wheels (community program).
Amenities
Health Corner / Le Coin Santé — community health promotion resource on site
Bilingual services in French and English
Telehealth site within the Southern Health-Santé Sud network
This is a bilingual facility — you can receive care in French or English, making it particularly accessible to the region's francophone community.
For life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or severe trauma, call 911 immediately; paramedics can begin care en route and direct you to the most appropriate facility.
If you require specialist care, complex surgery, or advanced diagnostics, expect that you may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger centre in Steinbach or Winnipeg — plan accordingly and bring contact information for family members who may need to be notified.
Community pharmacies (St-Pierre Pharmacy and St. Malo Pharmacy) are located in the surrounding area, not within the hospital — fill any discharge prescriptions before their closing hours.
Telehealth services are available at this facility, which may allow remote specialist consultations without requiring transfer in some situations — ask your care team if this applies to your case.
What to Bring
Provincial health card (Manitoba Health Card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
Any known allergies to medications or substances
Family doctor's name and contact information
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Comfortable clothing and a light blanket or jacket
Contact information for a trusted family member or caregiver
Parking
De Salaberry District Health Centre is located in a small rural town; surface-level parking is typical for facilities of this size and setting. No paid parking or parking structures are expected. Accessible parking spaces are generally provided at Manitoba health facilities — contact the facility directly at 204-433-7611 to confirm.
Getting There
No public transit routes serve Saint Pierre-Jolys or this facility. Access is primarily by personal vehicle via Highway 59, approximately 50 km south-southeast of Winnipeg. Patients should plan for private transportation when visiting this hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Salaberry District Health Centre offer bilingual emergency services?
Yes. De Salaberry District Health Centre is a designated bilingual facility, providing emergency and hospital services in both French and English. It is one of the few rural Manitoba hospitals that actively supports the local francophone community in their preferred language.
What diagnostic services are available in the emergency department?
The facility offers laboratory services, X-ray, ECG (electrocardiogram), and Holter monitoring on site. Telehealth is also available, enabling remote specialist consultations. More advanced imaging or specialist services may require transfer to a larger facility.
Will I be transferred to another hospital if my condition is serious?
Possibly. As a small 14-bed rural hospital, De Salaberry District Health Centre stabilizes patients and provides initial emergency care. Those requiring complex surgery, cardiac intervention, stroke treatment, or other specialized services are typically transferred to larger regional centres in Steinbach or Winnipeg.
Is there a pharmacy inside the hospital?
There is no on-site pharmacy confirmed at this facility. Community pharmacies serving the area include St-Pierre Pharmacy and St. Malo Pharmacy, located in the surrounding communities. Plan to fill any discharge prescriptions at one of these locations during their business hours.
How far is De Salaberry District Health Centre from Winnipeg?
The hospital is located in Saint Pierre-Jolys, approximately 50 km south-southeast of Winnipeg via Highway 59. Travel time is typically 40–50 minutes depending on conditions. Nearby communities include Steinbach, Morris, St. Malo, and Niverville.
Does the hospital offer telehealth services?
Yes. De Salaberry District Health Centre is a registered Telehealth site within the Southern Health-Santé Sud network, allowing patients to connect remotely with specialists when appropriate, which can reduce the need for long-distance travel for certain consultations.
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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