Lorne Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural urgent care centre, weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally less busy than evenings and weekends. Calling ahead at 204-836-2132 is strongly recommended.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available. Like most urgent care centres, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your concern is not urgent, consider booking with the co-located Swan Lake Health Clinic during regular clinic hours.

About Lorne Memorial Hospital

Lorne Memorial Hospital, located at 9 2nd St N in Swan Lake, Manitoba, operates as an Urgent Care Centre serving the RM of Lorne and surrounding rural communities approximately 130 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg. The facility is led by nurse practitioners who can assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health concerns for patients of all ages, making it well-suited for minor injuries and illnesses. Patients requiring trauma care, specialist services, or advanced diagnostics will likely need transfer to a larger regional centre — for life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.

Services & Specialties

Nurse practitioner-led urgent care, Minor injury and illness treatment, Full health assessments, Diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages, Minor surgical procedures, Screening test ordering and result management, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Laboratory services, Meals on Wheels program, Respite care, 18-bed inpatient capacity.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Co-located Swan Lake Health Clinic (204-836-2533)
• General visiting hours 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM (immediate family encouraged to visit anytime)

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Tips Before You Go

• Lorne Memorial is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full emergency department — for chest pain, stroke symptoms, major trauma, or life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately.
• Call ahead at 204-836-2132 to confirm available services and current wait times before making the trip from a rural location.
• The Swan Lake Health Clinic is co-located at the same address (204-836-2533) and may be able to address non-urgent primary care needs.
• If you require specialist care, advanced imaging, or pediatric or cardiac services, be prepared for a possible transfer to a larger facility in the region.
• Bring a complete list of your current medications and any relevant health history, as this small facility benefits greatly from having your background information on hand.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence)
• Manitoba Health card (PHIN card)
• Complete list of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or specialist letters
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water, snack, warm layer)
• Emergency contact information
• Payment method for 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.