Quieter times: Norway House Indian Hospital is closed, so there is no time to visit this site for care. Emergency care in Norway House is now provided at the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence. For an emergency, call 911 or go directly to the Health Centre.
Busier times: Do not go to the former Norway House Indian Hospital for care; it no longer operates. For true emergencies, call 911 or go immediately to the Health Centre of Excellence regardless of time.
Nearby Alternatives
No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.
Norway House Indian Hospital in Norway House, Manitoba has closed and no longer operates. On September 26, 2025, all of its health services for Norway House Cree Nation, a community of nearly 9,000 people approximately 456 km north of Winnipeg, moved permanently to the new Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence. The Health Centre of Excellence is the largest First Nations-controlled health centre in Manitoba history, offering a full continuum of care including emergency services, inpatient care, palliative care, dialysis, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. Emergency care in Norway House is now provided at the Health Centre of Excellence, which serves as the primary acute care resource for Norway House Cree Nation and neighbouring communities. In an emergency, call 911.
Services & Specialties
Emergency Department (closed; services moved to the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence), Inpatient care (12-bed unit) (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Renal dialysis (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Diagnostic imaging (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Laboratory services (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Birthing unit / low-risk obstetrics (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Palliative care (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Rehabilitation therapy (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Pharmacy (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Maternal health programs (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Community health services (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Jordan's Principle community and rehabilitation program (now at the Health Centre of Excellence), Physician education (University of Manitoba partnership) (now at the Health Centre of Excellence).
Amenities
Cultural hall (at the Health Centre of Excellence)
Café (at the Health Centre of Excellence)
On-site pharmacy (at the Health Centre of Excellence)
Backup generator (5–7 days capacity) (at the Health Centre of Excellence)
Sweat lodge (on campus) (at the Health Centre of Excellence)
Norway House is a remote community — if you are travelling from outside the region, confirm road or flight access conditions before departing, especially in winter months.
The Health Centre of Excellence serves a wide catchment area; arriving with complete identification and any relevant health records will help staff assess and treat you more efficiently.
For non-emergency community health needs, the Health Centre of Excellence also offers outpatient and community-based services — ask staff if your concern can be addressed through those programs rather than the ER.
The on-site pharmacy is located within the Health Centre of Excellence — if you require a prescription filled after your visit, you may be able to do so without leaving the campus.
If you require transfer to a larger centre such as Thompson or Winnipeg, the Health Centre's emergency team will coordinate medical transport — ask staff early if you believe a transfer may be necessary.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
Status card or First Nations health benefits documentation if applicable
Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
Complete list of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Phone charger and snacks for potential wait times
Warm clothing, especially in winter months given the northern climate
Parking
Norway House Indian Hospital no longer operates. At the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence, on-site parking is available on campus via the associated Professional Accommodations Building parking lot. Specific parking fees and structure details are not publicly listed — contact the facility directly at nhcnhealthcentre.ca for current visitor parking information.
Getting There
Norway House is accessible from Winnipeg via daily flights and an all-weather road year-round. No local public transit service details are publicly available; most visitors arrive by personal vehicle or air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norway House Indian Hospital still open?
No. Norway House Indian Hospital has closed and no longer operates. On September 26, 2025, all of its health services moved permanently to the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence, which now provides emergency care in Norway House. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence?
It is the modern facility that replaced the original Norway House Indian Hospital. All services moved there from the old hospital on September 26, 2025. It is the largest First Nations-controlled health centre in Manitoba history, funded at $157.9 million and representing 30 years of planning by Norway House Cree Nation.
Does the Health Centre of Excellence offer dialysis services?
Yes. The Health Centre includes a dedicated renal dialysis unit, which was expanded as part of the new facility's design to serve patients with kidney disease closer to home.
Can babies be delivered at the Norway House Health Centre?
Yes. The facility includes a birthing unit supporting low-risk obstetrics and maternal health, allowing community members to give birth closer to home rather than travelling to distant centres.
How far is Norway House from Winnipeg, and how do I get there?
Norway House is approximately 456 km north of Winnipeg. It is accessible year-round by an all-weather road and by daily flights from Winnipeg, ensuring consistent access to healthcare services.
Does the Health Centre of Excellence have a pharmacy on site?
Yes. The Health Centre of Excellence includes an on-site pharmacy, allowing patients to fill prescriptions without leaving the campus after their emergency or outpatient visit.
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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