Stonewall and District Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a small rural facility, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be a reasonable time to visit for non-urgent concerns. There is no historical wait data available for this facility, so general guidance applies.

Busier times: Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see increased volume. Mondays are often busier as patients who delayed care over the weekend seek treatment. No facility-specific historical data is currently available.

About Stonewall and District Health Centre

Stonewall and District Health Centre (Dr. Evelyn Memorial Hospital) is a 15-bed acute care regional facility serving Stonewall and the surrounding Interlake communities, operated under the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA). The emergency department at 589 3rd Avenue South is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with coverage provided by physicians from the co-located Stonewall Medical Group who also care for admitted inpatients. As a rural community hospital, it is well-suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, while patients with complex trauma, stroke, cardiac emergencies, or specialized pediatric needs may be stabilized and transferred to higher-level facilities in Winnipeg or Selkirk.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute care (15-bed facility), Diagnostic imaging, On-site laboratory services, EMS/ambulance services (2 ambulances on-site), Outpatient care, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, Palliative care, Spiritual care, Primary care clinic (Stonewall Medical Group), Public health, mental health, and home care (Community Health Office), Manitoba Telehealth services.

Amenities

• On-site laboratory (204-467-8111)
• Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities
• Restrooms
• Air conditioning
• On-site parking
• Community pharmacies available nearby in Stonewall

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Tips Before You Go

• The ER entrance is located on the north side of the building at 589 3rd Avenue South — look for signage when arriving.
• For non-emergency health concerns, the Stonewall Medical Group clinic is co-located within the Health Centre and can handle primary care needs during clinic hours.
• If you require mental health support, home care, or public health services, contact the Community Health Office directly at 204-467-4400.
• Patients with serious conditions such as major trauma, stroke, or cardiac emergencies may be stabilized here and transferred to Winnipeg or Selkirk — if you suspect a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
• Bring your Manitoba Health Card to every visit to avoid delays in registration and treatment.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Personal health insurance information (if applicable)
• Payment method for any applicable fees or prescriptions
• Comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, phone charger)

Parking

On-site parking is available for patients and visitors at no confirmed cost. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital at 204-467-5514 for specific parking cost details.

Getting There

Stonewall is a rural town with no formal public transit service to the Health Centre. Patients should plan to arrive by personal vehicle. Those travelling from Winnipeg or surrounding communities should arrange private transportation in advance.

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.

This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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