Glenboro Health District Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural ER, weekday mornings and early afternoons may align better with the availability of on-site diagnostic services (lab, X-ray, EKG), which run Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. For true emergencies, go immediately at any time of day.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. Like most rural ERs, evenings and weekends may see reduced on-site diagnostic support. If your situation is non-urgent and allows flexibility, a weekday daytime visit may offer broader service availability.

About Glenboro Health District Hospital

Glenboro Health District Hospital, operating as Glenboro Health Centre under Prairie Mountain Health, is a small rural emergency department serving Glenboro and the surrounding communities of southwestern Manitoba. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the ER provides generalist emergency care including lab, X-ray, and EKG diagnostics, with ambulance services on site. Patients requiring advanced trauma, specialized cardiac care, or complex surgical intervention will typically be transferred to Brandon Regional Health Centre, approximately 80 km away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency care, Ambulance/EMS services on site, Acute inpatient care, Laboratory services (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm), X-ray diagnostic imaging (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm), EKG/electrocardiogram (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm), Palliative care, Physiotherapy and community rehabilitation, Home care services, Adult day program, Community mental health services, Primary health care and family physician clinics, Public health services, Long-term care (20-bed personal care home), MBTelehealth specialist consultations, Harm reduction services (naloxone, needle distribution, pregnancy tests).

Amenities

• MBTelehealth site — specialist video consultations available on-site
• Nearby community pharmacy: Glenboro Pharmacy, 512 Railway Ave. (204-827-2841)

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Tips Before You Go

• For non-emergency concerns, call ahead at 204-827-2438 to confirm which services are available during your planned visit — some diagnostics are only available weekdays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• If you may require CT, MRI, ultrasound, or specialist care, be aware these are not available on-site; you may be referred or transferred to Brandon Regional Health Centre (~80 km away) — plan accordingly.
• If you are visiting Spruce Woods Provincial Park (only 10 km away) and experience a medical emergency, Glenboro Health Centre is your closest emergency facility.
• Bring all current medications and a list of allergies, as the on-call physician will rely on your personal health history given limited specialist backup.
• A nearby community pharmacy — Glenboro Pharmacy on Railway Ave. — can assist with prescriptions following your visit.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Health history or relevant medical records if available
• Emergency contact information
• Payment method for any applicable fees
• Snacks, water, and something to occupy your time in the waiting area

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.