Portage District General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, emergency department visits on weekday mornings tend to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in a shorter wait.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at this facility. As with most Canadian emergency departments, evenings (particularly between 6 PM and 10 PM), weekends, and holiday periods typically see higher patient volumes. If your situation is non-urgent, avoiding these windows may reduce your wait time.

About Portage District General Hospital

Portage District General Hospital is an 88-bed acute care facility serving more than 50,000 residents across Portage la Prairie and the surrounding region in Manitoba. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is equipped with treatment and assessment rooms, a trauma room, a stretcher bay, and an ambulance bay. Patients in need of emergency care, specialist services, surgery, obstetrics, intensive care, or mental health assessment will find a broad range of services under one roof, with telehealth connections available to extend care across the province.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Trauma Room, General Surgery and Day Surgery, Obstetrics and Maternity Care, Mental Health Assessment (Mental Health Liaison Nurse on site), Chemotherapy / Cancer Care, Dialysis, Rehabilitation Services, Speech-Language Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging (CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Palliative Care, Ambulatory Care Clinics, Telehealth Services, Bilingual Services (English and French).

Amenities

• On-site surface parking
• Telehealth services connecting patients to specialists across Manitoba
• Mental Health Liaison Nurse accessible through the emergency department
• Bilingual services available in English and French
• Call 204-239-2211 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, and Wi-Fi availability

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Tips Before You Go

• For non-emergency concerns such as minor illness or injury, consider the community Walk-In Clinic in Portage la Prairie before heading to the ER to reduce your wait.
• If you require mental health support, a Mental Health Liaison Nurse is available on site through the emergency department — you do not need a separate referral.
• Telehealth is used at this hospital to connect patients with specialists elsewhere in Manitoba, so do not be surprised if part of your consultation is conducted remotely.
• Services are available in both English and French — if French is your preferred language, let staff know when you arrive.
• Parking can be limited at peak times; allow extra time to find a spot, especially if you have mobility needs, and consider being dropped off at the main entrance.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or previous test results
• Personal health insurance information (for services not covered by provincial health)
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfort items such as a jacket or snacks for a potentially long wait

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.