Morris General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general rule, rural community ERs tend to be less congested on weekday mornings and early afternoons. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling Health Links–Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 first to determine if an ER visit is necessary.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at Morris General Hospital. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not urgent, weekday mornings are generally a safer bet for shorter waits.

About Morris General Hospital

Morris General Hospital is a 23-bed community facility at 215 Railroad Ave in Morris, Manitoba, operated under Southern Health–Santé Sud, providing 24/7 emergency services to residents of southern Manitoba and the surrounding rural region. The emergency department handles general acute care needs and is supported by on-site diagnostic services including lab, X-ray, and ECG, along with a co-located four-physician medical clinic. Patients requiring higher-acuity care such as trauma, cardiac intervention, or pediatric specialties are referred to regional or Winnipeg-based centres.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Laboratory services, X-ray (diagnostic imaging), ECG (electrocardiogram), Minor outpatient surgical procedures, Physiotherapy, Mental health services, Home care coordination, Palliative and end-of-life care, Dietetic counselling, Public health and healthy living programs, Health-related referral services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• On-site visitor parking
• General visiting hours: Monday–Sunday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at (204) 746-2301 to confirm whether a specific diagnostic test or specialist procedure can be performed on-site before making the trip from a rural area.
• For non-emergency health questions after hours, call Health Links–Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 to speak with a registered nurse — this can save you an unnecessary ER visit.
• If your condition requires trauma care, cardiac intervention, or pediatric specialties, be prepared to be referred or transferred to a larger centre in Winnipeg or the surrounding region.
• Visiting hours are noon to 8 pm daily; plan family or friend visits within that window to avoid disruption.
• In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1 rather than driving yourself — the Morris EMS Station at 246 Ottawa Ave serves the area.

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 referral documents
• Health insurance information (for out-of-province visitors)
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Snacks and water for potential wait times

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.