Misericordia Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic typically sees lower volumes early in the morning on weekdays. Booking online at medinav.ca for a same-day appointment is the best way to minimize wait times at Misericordia.

Busier times: Lunch hours and late afternoons on weekdays tend to be busier for walk-in clinic services. If your situation is not time-sensitive, avoid arriving without an appointment during peak afternoon hours.

About Misericordia Health Centre

Misericordia Health Centre, located at 99 Cornish Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a specialty-focused health facility founded in 1898 by the Misericordia Sisters, serving the downtown Winnipeg community with a continuum of care rather than a traditional full emergency department. The centre is home to the renowned Buhler Eye Care Centre of Excellence, a provincial Sleep Disorder Centre, a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, and a 100-bed personal care home. Patients experiencing cardiac, trauma, stroke, or pediatric emergencies should proceed directly to Health Sciences Centre or St. Boniface Hospital, as Misericordia is best suited for eye emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, seniors care, and diagnostic imaging.

Services & Specialties

Buhler Eye Care Centre of Excellence (including eye emergencies), Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (walk-in and online booking via medinav.ca), Provincial Sleep Disorder Centre, Diagnostic Imaging Outpatient Centre (including CT scans), Misericordia Place Personal Care Home (100 beds), PRIME Health Centre for Seniors, Transitional and Interim Care (111 beds), Respite Care for Dependent Seniors, Misericordia Terrace Independent Senior Living.

Amenities

• Taxi stand at the front entrance (99 Cornish Ave) with taxis frequently available
• Free direct phone line to Unicity Taxi near the Information desk
• On-site parkade with winter electrical plug-ins
• Accessible facilities with elevator and overpass connections

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Tips Before You Go

• Misericordia does not operate a full emergency department — for cardiac, stroke, trauma, or pediatric emergencies, go directly to Health Sciences Centre or St. Boniface Hospital.
• For eye emergencies in Winnipeg, the Buhler Eye Care Centre at Misericordia is a premier regional resource and a top destination for urgent eye care.
• Book same-day appointments for the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic online at medinav.ca to reduce your wait time; limited walk-in service is also available.
• If parking in the metered lot, note the three-hour maximum — for longer visits or regular appointments, use the parkade at 25 Sherbrook St or consider a monthly pass.
• Contact MHC directly at 204-774-6581 or info@misericordia.mb.ca to confirm current clinic hours, amenity availability, and appointment options before your visit.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical history, referral letters, or previous test results
• Provincial accessible parking permit (if applicable)
• Payment or credit card for parking fees
• Glasses, contact lens case, or eye-related documentation if attending the Eye Care Centre
• Comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, reading material)

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.