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Pinawa Hospital is an accredited 17-bed acute care facility located at 30 Vanier Dr in Pinawa, Manitoba, operated by the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA). The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving Pinawa and the surrounding rural communities of eastern Manitoba with emergency and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and EMS support. As a small rural hospital, it is best suited for urgent but non-complex medical needs; patients requiring advanced specialist care or high-acuity trauma treatment may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care (17 beds), Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray), Laboratory Services, EMS / Ambulance (24-hour station), Community Cancer Program (4-station clinic), Medical Clinic / Physician Access, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, Dietitian Services, Mental Health Services, Palliative Care, Spiritual / Pastoral Care, Public Health Nursing, Home Care (community), Nutrition Counselling (community).
Amenities
Spiritual and pastoral care services on-site
Wheelchair accessible facility
On-site parking
Nearby community pharmacy: Pinawa Pharmacy at Pinawa Solo Market, 40 Burrows Rd (204-753-2324) — not on hospital campus
Call ahead at 204-753-2334 for non-emergency visits — as a small 17-bed rural hospital, phoning first can save you time and help staff prepare for your arrival.
For serious or complex emergencies such as major trauma, cardiac events, or stroke, be aware that Pinawa Hospital may stabilize you before arranging transport to a larger regional centre.
Plan your transportation in advance — there is no public transit in Pinawa, so arrange a personal vehicle or contact EMS (911) for emergencies requiring ambulance transport.
A community pharmacy (Pinawa Pharmacy) is located nearby at the Pinawa Solo Market on 40 Burrows Rd if you need prescriptions filled after your visit.
Bring a list of your current medications and any relevant medical history, as specialist resources on-site are limited and complete information helps the care team make faster decisions.
What to Bring
Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging
Health insurance information (if applicable, e.g., out-of-province or supplemental coverage)
Emergency contact name and phone number
Comfortable clothing for potential longer waits
Snacks, water, and something to pass the time (book, phone charger)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pinawa Hospital emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes. The Pinawa Hospital Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
What types of cases does Pinawa Hospital's ER handle?
Pinawa Hospital's ER is equipped to assess and treat a broad range of urgent medical conditions and provides diagnostic imaging and laboratory services on-site. For complex, high-acuity cases such as major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or stroke, patients may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility better equipped for specialist care.
Does Pinawa Hospital have an ambulance service?
Yes. A 24-hour EMS and ambulance station operates out of Pinawa, providing emergency transport for residents of Pinawa and the surrounding area. Call 911 in an emergency.
Is there a pharmacy at Pinawa Hospital?
There is no on-site pharmacy at the hospital. The nearest community pharmacy is Pinawa Pharmacy, located at the Pinawa Solo Market at 40 Burrows Rd — reachable at 204-753-2324.
Who operates Pinawa Hospital?
Pinawa Hospital is operated by the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), one of five regional health authorities in Manitoba. The hospital has been serving the Pinawa community since 1964 and holds accreditation as a 17-bed acute care facility.
What services are available at the primary health care centre attached to Pinawa Hospital?
The attached primary health care centre offers access to physicians, laboratory and X-ray services, a four-station community cancer clinic, mental health services, physiotherapy, pastoral care, palliative care, and a public health nurse — broadening the range of care available to the local community beyond the emergency department.