Melita Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for Melita Health Centre. As a general rule for small rural emergency departments, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter. For non-emergency needs, the co-located Melita Medical Clinic during regular business hours is often a faster option.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher demand. If your need is not urgent, calling ahead at 204-522-3403 can help you plan your visit.

About Melita Health Centre

Melita Health Centre is a rural 11-bed acute care facility located at 147 Summit Ave in Melita, MB, serving the town and surrounding southwestern Manitoba communities including the Municipality of Two Borders and nearby First Nation communities. Operating under Prairie Mountain Health, the emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing emergency, acute, palliative, and home care alongside a co-located physicians clinic. Patients with complex or high-acuity conditions should be aware that this small rural centre may arrange transfers to larger facilities such as those in Brandon when specialized care is required.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency care, Acute inpatient care, Palliative care, Home care, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Laboratory services, Scheduled lab and X-ray (Monday–Friday, plus emergency basis), Physicians clinic, Mental health counselling for adults, Diabetes education program (by physician referral), Diet counselling (by physician referral), Telehealth services (MBTelehealth site), Whirlpool bath therapy, Naloxone program (via co-located Melita Medical Clinic), STI/HIV testing (via co-located Melita Medical Clinic), Nurse practitioner services, Personal Care Home (adjacent, 20 beds).

Amenities

• Co-located Melita Medical Clinic (same address, 147 Summit Ave)
• Telehealth services (MBTelehealth registered site)
• Adjacent 20-bed Personal Care Home
• Community health, public health, and therapy services on site

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at 204-522-3403 if your situation is not an emergency — the co-located Melita Medical Clinic (204-522-8353) may be able to address non-urgent needs during regular hours.
• Patients with serious cardiac, stroke, trauma, or pediatric emergencies should be aware that Melita Health Centre may arrange transfer to a larger facility such as Brandon Regional Health Centre for specialist care.
• Telehealth services are available at this location, so ask staff whether a telehealth consultation with a specialist could be arranged to support your care.
• Lab and X-ray services run on a scheduled basis Monday to Friday — for non-emergency diagnostic needs, arriving on a weekday during regular hours may reduce wait times.
• If you are travelling from a rural area or a nearby First Nation community, consider calling 204-522-3403 before driving in to confirm services available for your specific need.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Health insurance information (if applicable, e.g., First Nations Non-Insured Health Benefits card)
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, warm layers)

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.