Gillam Hospital Inc.

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural hospital, early weekday mornings tend to be less busy at comparable facilities. For non-emergency concerns, calling ahead to (204) 652-2600 can help you determine the best time to visit.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for Gillam Hospital. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see increased patient volumes. Avoid unnecessary ER visits during extreme weather events, which may also strain resources in this remote northern community.

About Gillam Hospital Inc.

Gillam Hospital Inc. is a small rural community hospital located at 115 Gillam Drive in Gillam, Manitoba, serving as the primary emergency and acute care facility for the Gillam region and surrounding northern communities. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing stabilization, primary care, diagnostics, and emergency response services to residents of this remote northern Manitoba area. As a community-level rural facility with 7 acute care beds, patients requiring complex or high-acuity care are typically stabilized on-site and transferred to a larger regional centre for specialized treatment.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care (7 beds), Primary Care and Provider Services, Diagnostics and Laboratory Services, Emergency Response Services (Shared Health), Public Health Services, Harm Reduction Services (free condoms and Naloxone).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Automatic doors
• Contact hospital at (204) 652-2600 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, or Wi-Fi availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at (204) 652-2600 before visiting — staff can advise whether your condition can be treated on-site or if you may need transport to a larger regional centre.
• If you are visiting from a remote fly-in community, arrange transportation early as the nearest alternative hospitals are a significant distance away.
• Bring enough supplies and medications for an extended wait, as this is a small facility and resources may be limited during high-demand periods.
• For non-life-threatening concerns, consider contacting Public Health or Primary Care services at the hospital, which may offer a faster care pathway.
• Visiting hours for admitted patients are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — plan accordingly if accompanying a loved one who requires inpatient care.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Manitoba Health Card)
• List of current medications and dosages
• Provincial health card (Manitoba Health)
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact information
• Phone charger and snacks for potential wait times
• Warm clothing, as Gillam has a cold northern climate
• Payment method in case of any applicable fees or prescriptions

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.