Virden, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Virden Health Centre is a community acute care facility located at 480 King St E in Virden, Manitoba, serving the surrounding rural communities of western Manitoba within the Prairie Mountain Health Authority. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported by on-site ambulance service and air ambulance access via the local Virden Regional Airport. The facility is well-suited for urgent and emergency care needs, though patients requiring high-acuity cardiac, stroke, or complex trauma intervention may be stabilized and transferred to Brandon Regional Health Centre as the regional referral hub.
Surface parking on-site is typical for this community health centre. Contact Virden Health Centre directly at 204-748-1230 to confirm parking availability and accessibility options.
Virden does not have a local public transit system. The facility is located on King Street East and is most easily accessed by personal vehicle. Medical transport is also available via air ambulance through the Virden Regional Airport.
As a rural community ED, mornings on weekdays tend to be less congested. If your condition is not life-threatening, earlier in the day on weekdays is generally a good time to visit. Always call 911 for emergencies regardless of time.
Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see higher patient volumes. Travellers passing through on the Trans-Canada corridor may also add to volume during peak summer travel season.
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.