Flin Flon General Hospital

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.

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.

Amenities

• Family consult room
• Isolation room
• IV therapy room
• Ambulance bay with improved patient access
• Safe room for patient and staff safety
• Nearby Pharmasave pharmacy on Main Street

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Tips Before You Go

• Flin Flon General is the only hospital in the community — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately rather than driving yourself.
• Patients with complex cardiac, stroke, or high-risk obstetric needs may be stabilized here and then transferred to Winnipeg; ask staff early about transfer options if you have a known serious condition.
• If you or a family member requires a specialist not available on-site, ask about MB Telehealth, which connects patients with specialists remotely.
• The hospital also serves Saskatchewan residents — if travelling from across the provincial border, bring your Saskatchewan health card as well as any relevant medical records.
• For non-emergency medical needs, contact the hospital at 204-687-7591 in advance to confirm what outpatient services are available and to avoid an unnecessary ER visit.
• Street parking near the hospital at Third Ave and Church St is generally available, but arrive with extra time during busy periods to find a suitable spot.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (or Saskatchewan Health Card if applicable)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Health history summary or any relevant medical records
• Emergency contact information
• Cash or debit/credit card for incidental expenses
• Warm clothing or a blanket, especially in winter given Flin Flon's northern climate

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.