Virden Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: 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.

Busier times: 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.

About Virden Health Centre

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.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care (25 beds), High care needs inpatient services, Palliative care, Diagnostic laboratory services, X-ray and diagnostic imaging, On-site ambulance station, Air ambulance access (Virden Regional Airport), Community rehabilitation and therapy services, Mental health services, Public health services, Regional dietitian services, Home care and seniors services, MB Telehealth, Virden Medical Clinic (family physician services).

Amenities

• On-site Virden Medical Clinic
• MB Telehealth services
• Connected Health Unit at same address

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Tips Before You Go

• If you are travelling through Virden on the Trans-Canada Highway and need urgent care, this ER is equipped to assess and stabilize you before any necessary transfer.
• For complex emergencies such as cardiac events, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, expect that staff may stabilize you and arrange transport to Brandon Regional Health Centre for advanced care.
• Call 204-748-1230 ahead of a non-emergency visit to confirm services or get direction to the appropriate clinic, such as the on-site Virden Medical Clinic.
• The ED was renovated to improve triage privacy, registration flow, and wayfinding — follow posted signage when you arrive for the fastest path to registration.
• On-site ambulance service is available 24/7, and air ambulance can be coordinated through the local airport for critical inter-facility transfers — do not hesitate to call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical history documents or specialist letters
• Alberta or out-of-province health card if travelling through
• Insurance information if applicable
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for waiting
• Phone charger or entertainment for potential wait times

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.