St. Claude Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural emergency department, mornings on weekdays may be less congested, but the ER is always open and will assess patients based on urgency. For non-emergency concerns, consider whether a scheduled appointment with a primary care provider or Telehealth consultation might be more appropriate.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak times at St. Claude Health Centre. Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends can see increased walk-in volume. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving during regular daytime hours on a weekday may result in faster access to diagnostic services such as lab and ECG.

About St. Claude Health Centre

St. Claude Health Centre, located at 33 Roy St in St. Claude, Manitoba, provides 24/7 emergency services to residents of rural south-central Manitoba under Southern Health–Santé Sud. As a small rural health centre, it offers emergency care, diagnostic services, and primary health care for a broad range of urgent conditions, with complex or high-acuity cases transferred to larger regional hospitals. The facility is bilingual, serving both English- and French-speaking patients, and is staffed by a team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Services, Urgent Care (ear infections, high fevers, lacerations, sprains, rashes, minor burns, allergic reactions, bladder infections), Laboratory Services (Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.), ECG / Electrocardiography (Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.), Family Medicine, General Family Medicine, Rural Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Management, Health Assessments, Community Cancer Program, Chemotherapy, Home Care Services, Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Facility Respite, Services to Seniors, Public Health Services, Telehealth (secure video consultations), Personal Care Home Services, Emergency Medical Services, Bilingual Services (English and French).

Amenities

• Telehealth suite (secure video link to Manitoba health care providers)
• On-site laboratory (Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.)
• On-site ECG services (Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.)
• Bilingual services (English and French)

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at 204-379-2211 if you are unsure whether your condition can be treated at St. Claude Health Centre — staff can advise whether you should visit locally or head to a larger regional hospital.
• For lab work or ECG testing outside of an emergency, note that diagnostic services are available Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. only.
• If you are a Francophone patient, know that this is a designated bilingual facility — you can expect to be served in French.
• For complex conditions such as major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or stroke symptoms, this rural centre will stabilize and transfer you — calling 911 immediately gives emergency staff the most time to coordinate your care.
• If you need ongoing care or specialist services not available on-site, ask about Telehealth options, which can connect you to health care providers across Manitoba without leaving St. Claude.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Provincial health coverage or supplemental insurance information
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• List of known allergies
• Emergency contact information
• Cash or a payment method for any non-insured services or prescriptions

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.