Notre Dame Health Centre

About Notre Dame Health Centre

Notre Dame Health Centre at 39 Roch St. in Notre-Dame-De-Lourdes, Manitoba is a modern 10-bed acute care facility serving roughly ten rural communities across southern Manitoba, including St. Claude, Treherne, Holland, Somerset, and Swan Lake. The emergency department operates 24/7 and is the only bilingual acute care facility southwest of Winnipeg, offering emergency care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and the region's only obstetrical unit for this wide service area. Residents located 50–60 minutes from Portage la Prairie or Boundary Trails Health Centre should consider this facility their primary emergency care destination.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Obstetrical and birthing unit (only in the wide area), Labour and delivery recovery room, X-ray imaging, Laboratory and diagnostic services, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Telehealth services, Inpatient care (single-occupancy rooms), Outpatient services, Isolation and bariatric care room, Observation beds.

Amenities

• Connected primary care centre (Centre Albert-Galliot) with medical clinic
• On-site pharmacy (via Centre Albert-Galliot)
• Health library (via Centre Albert-Galliot)
• Public Health and Healthy Living services
• Home care services
• Massage, chiropractic, and dental services (on health campus)
• Kitchen serving both the health centre and adjacent personal care home (Foyer Notre Dame)
• Bilingual (French/English) services throughout

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Tips Before You Go

• This is the only bilingual (French/English) acute care emergency facility southwest of Winnipeg — French-speaking patients can expect care in their language.
• If you are pregnant and near Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, this centre has the only obstetrical and birthing unit in the wide surrounding area — know this in advance.
• For non-emergency health needs, the connected Centre Albert-Galliot on the same campus offers a medical clinic, pharmacy, and public health services during regular hours.
• Visiting hours for inpatients are 12 noon to 8 pm — plan family visits accordingly and call ahead at 204-248-2112.
• Patients travelling from communities like Treherne, Holland, or Somerset should confirm road conditions in winter before making the drive, as this may be the closest acute care option available.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card number)
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or specialist letters
• Health insurance information for services not covered provincially
• Comfortable clothing and a blanket or pillow for potentially long waits
• Phone charger or portable battery to stay connected

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.