Snow Lake Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a small northern community health centre, Snow Lake Health Centre typically sees lower patient volumes than urban ERs. Mid-morning on weekdays, after the primary care clinic opens, can be a reasonable time for non-emergency visits. No historical wait data is currently available for this facility.

Busier times: Evenings and weekends may have reduced on-site staffing for non-emergency services. If your need is not an emergency, visiting during primary care clinic hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM) ensures the broadest range of services and staff are available.

About Snow Lake Health Centre

Snow Lake Health Centre is a modern community health centre located at 100 Lakeshore Drive East in Snow Lake, Manitoba, serving the town and surrounding northern communities. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department staffed by two on-site physicians, making it the primary source of emergency and primary care for this remote northern region. Patients requiring complex or specialized care are typically referred to larger regional centres such as Flin Flon or Thompson.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Primary Care Clinic (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM), General X-ray and Fluoroscopy, Mobile MRI (Diagnostic Imaging via Shared Health), Laboratory Services (on-site, on-call after hours), Ambulance / EMS Services, Community Health Services, Travel Health Services, Mental Health Services (Adult and Children), Continuing Care, Nutrition Counselling, Harm Reduction Services (naloxone, needle distribution, STI/HIV testing, pregnancy tests), MBTelehealth Specialist Videoconference Appointments, Cafeteria Services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria on-site
• MBTelehealth videoconference suite for specialist appointments
• Snow Lake Pharmacy nearby at 79 Balsam Street (community pharmacy for discharged patients)

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at (204) 358-2300 if your situation is non-emergency — the primary care clinic runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM and may be more appropriate than the ER.
• Lab and X-ray technician services are available Monday–Friday during regular hours and on-call after hours — plan accordingly if you anticipate needing diagnostic imaging.
• If you require specialist care, ask about MBTelehealth appointments, which allow secure videoconference consultations with specialists right at the health centre.
• Snow Lake is a remote northern community — if you are travelling from a surrounding area, check road conditions on Provincial Road 392 before heading in, especially in winter.
• A free community ride service is available for those without transportation — call (204) 358-7500 to arrange a lift to the health centre.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical history or previous test results
• Provincial or private insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Warm clothing or a blanket, especially in winter given northern Manitoba conditions
• Snacks and water for potentially extended waits

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.