Wawanesa and District Memorial Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a scheduled-services facility with no emergency department, visits should be pre-arranged by appointment. Diagnostic services are available Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact the clinic at 204-824-2993 to schedule primary care visits.

Busier times: Avoid arriving without an appointment, as this is not a walk-in or emergency facility. Diagnostic services are not available Tuesday through Thursday or on weekends. Always call ahead to confirm service availability.

About Wawanesa and District Memorial Health Centre

Wawanesa Health Centre (formerly Wawanesa and District Memorial Health Centre) is a small rural community health centre located at 506 George Street in Wawanesa, Manitoba, administered by Prairie Mountain Health. The facility provides primary health care, transitional care, diagnostic services, mental health support, and long-term care — but does not operate an emergency department or provide acute care services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or travel to the nearest acute care hospital in Brandon, Manitoba.

Services & Specialties

Primary Health Care (Family Physician Clinics), Nurse Practitioner Services, Transitional Care (6 beds), Laboratory Services (Monday & Friday, 8am–2pm), X-Ray / Diagnostic Imaging (Monday & Friday, 8am–2pm), Community Rehabilitation and Therapy Services, Home Care Services, Meals on Wheels, Long-Term Care, Facility Respite Care, Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Diabetes, Heart & Chronic Disease Program, Public Health Services.

Amenities

• Connected Personal Care Home (20 beds) on-site
• Diagnostic services (Lab & X-Ray) available on-site select days

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Tips Before You Go

• This facility has NO emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or drive to Brandon General Hospital, the nearest major acute care centre.
• Diagnostic services (Lab and X-Ray) are only available on Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — confirm your appointment in advance by calling 204-824-2335.
• For family physician or nurse practitioner clinic appointments, call 204-824-2993 to book ahead, as walk-in availability in rural communities can be limited.
• Mental health services have separate intake lines: Adult Mental Health at 204-827-5315 and Child & Youth Mental Health at 204-834-8841 — call the appropriate line directly to access these services.
• If you require home care services such as Meals on Wheels or in-home support, contact the facility ahead of time to determine eligibility and scheduling in the Wawanesa area.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health Card (provincial health insurance card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Referral or appointment confirmation (if applicable)
• Provincial health card or extended benefits/insurance information
• Emergency contact information
• Relevant medical history or previous test results
• Payment method for any non-insured services

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.