Portage District General Hospital

Portage La Prairie, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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📍 Portage La Prairie

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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

Parking & Transit

Portage District General Hospital offers on-site surface parking accessible from the facility. Patients with mobility challenges are advised to call ahead to confirm accessible parking availability. For current parking details, contact the hospital directly at 204-239-2211.

No specific public transit routes serving Portage District General Hospital have been confirmed. Portage la Prairie is a smaller city with limited public transit options. Patients are advised to contact the City of Portage la Prairie or Southern Health–Santé Sud for the most current transportation information.

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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Portage District General Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes. The emergency department at Portage District General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and statutory holidays.
What specialist services are available at this hospital?
The hospital offers around 20 specialties including emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, cancer care, dialysis, mental health, intensive care, rehabilitation, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging including CT scans, ultrasound, and X-rays.
Is there mental health support available in the emergency department?
Yes. A Mental Health Liaison Nurse is on site and provides emergency mental health assessments to anyone who comes into the hospital, without requiring a separate referral.
Can I receive care in French at Portage District General Hospital?
Yes. Portage District General Hospital offers services in both English and French. Let the admissions or nursing staff know your language preference when you arrive.
Is there an alternative to the ER for minor illness or injury in Portage la Prairie?
Yes. A Walk-In Clinic is available in the community for non-emergency concerns. Choosing the walk-in clinic for minor issues helps keep the emergency department available for more urgent cases and may reduce your overall wait time.
Is Portage District General Hospital getting a new facility?
A new $283-million replacement hospital — the Portage Regional Health Centre — has been under construction with a planned opening around 2025. The new facility will be over 260,000 sq. ft. and will include an expanded emergency department, more acute care beds, enhanced diagnostics, dialysis, day surgery, and outpatient services. Verify the current status with Southern Health–Santé Sud.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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