Flin Flon General Hospital

Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 6h 48m – 9h 42m.

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Comparable ERs typically run 6h 48m – 9h 42m
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Nearest with live data · 626 km
Grace General Hospital
2h 15m wait · 2 waiting · updated 1 min ago

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Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, emergency departments in small northern hospitals tend to be quieter on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, visiting mid-morning on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid peak evening hours (6–10 PM) when possible for non-urgent concerns.

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No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.

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About Flin Flon General Hospital

Flin Flon General Hospital is the only hospital serving the northern Manitoba community of Flin Flon and surrounding areas, including some Saskatchewan residents. Its modern, 14,000-square-foot emergency department — roughly eight and a half times larger than its predecessor — features four stretcher bays, a trauma room, an isolation room, a procedure room, and dedicated family consult space, representing a $27.1-million investment in northern healthcare. As an acute care facility affiliated with the Northern Regional Health Authority, the ED operates 24/7 and provides a broad range of emergency and inpatient services, though patients with highly complex needs such as cardiac emergencies or high-risk obstetrics may require transfer to larger centres like Winnipeg.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care (34 beds), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) access, Trauma room, Hemodialysis, Chemotherapy, Rehabilitation therapy, Palliative care, Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Intravenous therapy, Surgical and medical inpatient care, MB Telehealth (virtual specialist consultations), Safe room for management of agitated patients, Outpatient services.

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Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Parking

The hospital's recent redevelopment included upgrades to on-site infrastructure, landscaping, and parking. The hospital sits in Flin Flon's compact downtown core at Third Ave and Church St, where street parking is generally available given the small city size. Contact the hospital directly for details on designated accessible parking spaces.

Getting There

Flin Flon operates a municipal transit system with adult fares of $2.00 and student/senior fares of $1.50; children 4 and under ride free with an adult. Monthly adult passes are $40.00. The hospital is centrally located in the downtown core, but no specific bus route stopping directly at the hospital has been confirmed — contact City Transit at (204) 681-7512 for current route information. Flin Flon Airport, served by Calm Air with daily flights to Winnipeg, is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flin Flon General Hospital the only hospital in Flin Flon?
Yes. Flin Flon General Hospital is the only hospital serving the Flin Flon community. It is one of three major hospital centres in northern Manitoba and also provides care to residents of nearby Saskatchewan communities.
What does the new Flin Flon General Hospital emergency department look like?
The modern ED is approximately 14,000 square feet — about eight and a half times larger than the previous department. It includes four stretcher bays, two treatment rooms, a trauma room, a procedure room, an isolation room, a family consult room, an IV therapy room, and a safe room for managing agitated patients. The redevelopment was a $27.1-million investment.
Can Saskatchewan residents receive care at Flin Flon General Hospital?
Yes. Flin Flon General Hospital regularly provides care to residents from nearby Saskatchewan communities due to its geographic location near the provincial border. Bring your Saskatchewan health card when you visit.
Does Flin Flon General Hospital have specialist services on-site?
The hospital offers a range of services including hemodialysis, chemotherapy, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. For specialist consultations not available on-site, the hospital uses MB Telehealth to connect patients remotely with specialists. Patients requiring advanced cardiac, stroke, or complex surgical care may need to be transferred to Winnipeg.
How do I get to Flin Flon General Hospital by public transit?
Flin Flon has a municipal transit system with adult fares of $2.00. The hospital is centrally located at Third Ave and Church St in the downtown core. Specific bus routes stopping at the hospital have not been confirmed — call City Transit at (204) 681-7512 for current route and schedule information.
Is there a pharmacy near Flin Flon General Hospital?
A Pharmasave pharmacy is located nearby on Main Street in Flin Flon. The hospital does not have a confirmed on-site pharmacy — contact the hospital at 204-687-7591 to verify any on-site dispensing services available to patients.

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