Russell, MB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Russell Health Centre is a 32-bed acute care facility located at 426 Alexandria Ave in Russell, Manitoba, operated by Prairie Mountain Health. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and serves as the primary emergency care destination for Russell and a surrounding regional population of over 13,000 people near the Manitoba–Saskatchewan border. Patients with complex emergencies such as major trauma or cardiac surgery may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre, making this ER best suited for urgent and acute care needs across a broad rural catchment area.
Russell Health Centre offers surface-lot parking with designated accessible/handicap spaces at the front of the building. A separate parking lot was constructed to serve the expanded Community Cancer Program. Parking is expected to be free of charge, consistent with rural community hospital norms, but confirm directly with the facility at 204-773-2125.
Russell is a small rural town of approximately 2,600 residents with no structured public transit service. The hospital is primarily accessed by private vehicle. Patients travelling from outlying communities should plan their own transportation in advance.
No historical wait time data is available for Russell Health Centre. As a rural community hospital, wait times are generally shorter than large urban ERs. Mid-morning on weekdays is typically a quieter period at rural facilities. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving earlier in the day may mean a shorter wait.
No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not an emergency, consider calling Health Links (1-888-315-9257) to explore non-emergency options.
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.