Hamiota District Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. In general, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested mid-morning on weekdays. If your concern is non-urgent, consider calling 204-764-2412 to ask whether the medical clinic or a scheduled outpatient program is a better fit.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. Arriving with non-urgent concerns during these periods may result in longer waits.

About Hamiota District Health Centre

Hamiota District Health Centre, located at 177 Birch Ave E. in Hamiota, Manitoba, operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serving the surrounding rural communities of western Manitoba under Prairie Mountain Health. The facility offers a broad spectrum of care under one roof — including a 20-bed Acute Care unit, on-site Lab and X-Ray, and inpatient services for high-acuity conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and trauma. This full-service rural health centre is well-suited for residents across the region who need emergency care, acute treatment, or access to specialist services without travelling to a larger urban centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, 20-bed Acute Care (inpatient), Lab and X-Ray (on-site diagnostics), Heart attack and stroke care, Trauma care, Chemotherapy / cancer treatment, Palliative care, Mental health services, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Diabetes and heart health clinics, Hypertension clinics, Women's Wellness Clinics, Prenatal and postpartum care, Child health and Teen Clinics, Sexual health services, Day treatment and scheduled outpatient care, MB Telehealth services, Primary care / family physicians (group practice), EMS, Pharmacy (on-site), Spiritual care, Public health and school health programs, Dietitian services, Home Care coordination, Adult Day Program.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy
• Spiritual care services
• MB Telehealth (designated Telehealth site)
• ATMs available nearby in the community (Royal Bank, Vanguard Credit Union, local hotel, and convenience store — not inside the Health Centre)

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at 204-764-2412 if you have a non-urgent concern — the on-site medical clinic and outpatient programs may be able to help without a full ER visit.
• Hamiota District Health Centre has on-site Lab and X-Ray, so you won't need to travel elsewhere for basic diagnostics during your emergency visit.
• If you are a patient of the affiliated Hamiota Medical Clinic, let ER staff know — the salaried group physician model means your care team may already have your records on file.
• For chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, ask about the regularly scheduled clinics at the Health Centre — these can reduce the need for ER visits.
• ATMs are not located inside the Health Centre; the nearest ones are at Royal Bank, Vanguard Credit Union, the local hotel, or the convenience store in Hamiota.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
• Provincial drug benefit card or private insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing if you may be admitted to the Acute Care unit
• Cash or debit card (ATMs are not inside the facility)

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.