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.
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)
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)
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
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.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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