Souris Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider visiting earlier in the day when diagnostic services are also fully staffed.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available to identify peak hours at this facility. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. Life-threatening emergencies should always go to the ER immediately regardless of time.

About Souris Health Centre

Souris Health Centre is a rural community hospital located at 155 Brindle St in Souris, Manitoba, operated by Prairie Mountain Health and serving southwestern Manitoba. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing urgent and emergency care alongside 25 acute care beds and on-site diagnostic services including lab and X-ray. Patients requiring higher-level trauma, cardiac, or specialized care may be transferred to larger facilities, but the Souris ER is the primary point of emergency access for residents of Souris, Glenwood, and surrounding rural communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Room, EMS and ambulance services, General surgery and day surgery, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Laboratory services, Mental health and community mental health services, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Community rehabilitation services, Palliative care, Home care coordination, Public health services, Services to seniors program.

Amenities

• Connected Personal Care Home (43-bed long-term care facility)
• On-site lab and X-ray (weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Contact hospital at 204-483-2121 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, Wi-Fi, or chapel availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at 204-483-2121 if your condition allows — staff can advise whether the ER or the nearby Souris Medical Associates clinic at 31 Crescent Avenue West is more appropriate for your needs.
• Diagnostic services (lab and X-ray) are fully staffed Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — if your concern is non-urgent and requires imaging, weekday daytime visits may offer faster diagnostic turnaround.
• For non-emergency prescription needs, Pharmasave pharmacy is located adjacent to Souris Medical Associates on Crescent Avenue West, just minutes from the health centre.
• If travelling from a surrounding rural community, check road conditions in advance, especially in winter — Souris is a roughly 25-minute drive from Brandon along Highway 2.
• Bring a list of your current medications and any known allergies, as the ER team will need this information to provide safe and effective care.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence)
• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card number)
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Phone charger or portable battery for long waits
• Comfort items such as a snack, water bottle, and warm layer

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.