Gimli, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Johnson Memorial Hospital, part of the Gimli Community Health Centre, serves as the primary emergency and acute care facility for Gimli and the surrounding Interlake region of Manitoba. Operating 24/7, this 50,000-square-foot facility offers emergency and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, lab services, acute care beds, and a range of specialty programs including chemotherapy and hemodialysis. As a rural community hospital under the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, it is well-suited for most urgent and non-life-threatening conditions, though patients with complex cardiac, stroke, trauma, or pediatric needs may be stabilized and transferred to Winnipeg-area hospitals.
No detailed parking information is publicly confirmed for this facility. Patients are advised to contact Johnson Memorial Hospital directly at 204-642-5116 for parking availability, accessibility features, and any associated costs.
Gimli is a rural community located approximately 1.5 hours north of Winnipeg. No scheduled public transit routes to the hospital have been identified. Most patients access the facility by personal vehicle. Those requiring regional transportation assistance should contact the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority or local community services for options.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter at rural community ERs. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling ahead at 204-642-5116 may help you understand current conditions.
Emergency volumes at Johnson Memorial Hospital are known to increase significantly during Gimli's summer tourist season, particularly on weekends in July and August when the population of the area surges. Evenings and weekends year-round also tend to be busier. For non-urgent issues, consider visiting the on-site Medical Clinic during regular hours instead of the ER.
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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.