Melita Health Centre

Melita, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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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

Parking & Transit

Melita Health Centre is a small rural facility in a town of approximately 1,000 people. Surface-level parking directly adjacent to the building is typical for facilities of this type in rural Manitoba. Contact the health centre at 204-522-3403 to confirm parking availability and accessibility features before your visit.

Melita has no public transit service. The town is accessible by vehicle via Provincial Trunk Highway 3 and Provincial Trunk Highway 83 in southwestern Manitoba. Personal vehicle is the primary means of reaching the 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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Melita Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Melita Health Centre emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What is the Melita Health Centre's address and phone number?
The health centre is located at 147 Summit Ave, Melita, MB. You can reach the Health Centre at 204-522-3403 and the co-located Melita Medical Clinic at 204-522-8353.
Can Melita Health Centre handle serious emergencies like heart attacks or strokes?
Melita Health Centre provides emergency care 24/7, but as a small rural facility it does not carry designated trauma, cardiac, or stroke specialty levels. Patients with high-acuity emergencies may be stabilized and then transferred to a larger facility such as Brandon Regional Health Centre for advanced specialist care.
Are lab and X-ray services available at Melita Health Centre?
Yes, laboratory and X-ray diagnostic services are available. Scheduled services run Monday to Friday during regular hours, and both are available on an emergency basis at any time.
Does Melita Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes, mental health counselling is available for adults experiencing mental health concerns. Staff can also facilitate admission to appropriate medical or psychiatric facilities when necessary. The health centre also has plans to expand mental health and addictions community support services.
Is telehealth available at Melita Health Centre?
Yes, Melita Health Centre is a registered MBTelehealth site, meaning telehealth consultations with specialists at other facilities can be arranged for eligible patients. Ask health centre staff whether a telehealth appointment is appropriate for your care needs.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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