Health
Home Care-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 59 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1T9
Phone: 204-239-2410
Fax: 204-239-2443
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/find-a-service/home-care/
Email: N/A
Services: Support in the home to anyone who requires health care services or assistance with activities of daily living.
Eligibility: Manitoba Health registry, services based on assessment
Cost: Not listed
Hours: Based on assessed needs
Doctors
Portage Clinic Main Office
Address: 100-140 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone: 204-857-3445
Fax: n/a
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Services: Local doctors are located here, appointments are made. For walk-in clinic services visit the Portage Walk-in Clinic located in the same building.
Eligibility: Anyone. Insured services are covered based on Manitoba Health Registration.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone their offices to make an appointment with your doctor. For walk-in services visit the Walk-In Clinic and for emergency services call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room at the Portage District General Hospital at 524 5th Street South East
Additional Information: Appointments must made with your doctor.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,& Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday: closed
Portage Walk-In Clinic
Address: 100-140 9th St. S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone: For a walk-in appointment call 204-857-5905
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Services: If you cannot get an appointment with your regular doctor or you do not have a doctor and you are sick, go to the walk-in clinic for general health care. If there is an emergency, do not go to the walk-in clinic, go to the hospital or call 9-1-1.
Eligibility: Anyone. Insured Services are covered based on Manitoba health Registration.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Go to their location
Hours: Monday -Thursday: 9:00 am-8:30 pm, Friday: 9:00 am-6:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Sunday: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm.
White Cross Health Care Portage
Address: 5006 Crescent Road W, Portage la Prairie, R1N 0Y6
Phone: 204-857-7883
Fax: 204-856-0231
Services: Primary care services are available either by appointment or on walk-in basis.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Address: 100-140 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone: 204-857-3445
Fax: n/a
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Services: Local doctors are located here, appointments are made. For walk-in clinic services visit the Portage Walk-in Clinic located in the same building.
Eligibility: Anyone. Insured services are covered based on Manitoba Health Registration.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone their offices to make an appointment with your doctor. For walk-in services visit the Walk-In Clinic and for emergency services call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room at the Portage District General Hospital at 524 5th Street South East
Additional Information: Appointments must made with your doctor.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,& Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday: closed
Portage Walk-In Clinic
Address: 100-140 9th St. S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone: For a walk-in appointment call 204-857-5905
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Services: If you cannot get an appointment with your regular doctor or you do not have a doctor and you are sick, go to the walk-in clinic for general health care. If there is an emergency, do not go to the walk-in clinic, go to the hospital or call 9-1-1.
Eligibility: Anyone. Insured Services are covered based on Manitoba health Registration.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Go to their location
Hours: Monday -Thursday: 9:00 am-8:30 pm, Friday: 9:00 am-6:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Sunday: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm.
White Cross Health Care Portage
Address: 5006 Crescent Road W, Portage la Prairie, R1N 0Y6
Phone: 204-857-7883
Fax: 204-856-0231
Services: Primary care services are available either by appointment or on walk-in basis.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Further Information
Canada Food Guide
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide
Email: N/A
Services: Canada's Food Guide - information on choosing food, maintaining healthy habits, etc.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information. Canada's Food Guide is available online in PDF form.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Address: 401-1 Wesley Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4C6
Phone: 1-204-925-3800
Toll Free: 1-800-226-8464
Website: www.diabetes.ca
Email: Regional Director - Andrea Kwasnicki: [email protected]
Services: General information about diabetes and its management
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Knowledgeable customer service representatives are available to answer your questions or connect you with the appropriate local resources in your area, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (ET). In addition, our representatives can process donation and membership requests, as well as provide the latest information on Canadian Diabetes Association campaigns and events. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.ca/contact/general-inquiries#sthash.25V7IEjf.dpuf
Canadian Women's Health Network
Website: http://www.cwhn.ca
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides easier access to health information, resources and research. Produces user-friendly materials and resources. Promotes and develops links to information and action networks. Provides forums for critical debate. Acts as a watchdog on emerging issues and trends that may affect women's health. Tracks research and maintains database of organizations, resources and research projects for public use.
Dial-A-Dietitian
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-877-830-2892 / 1-204-788-8248
Website: www.wrha.mb.ca/prog/nutrition/dietitian.php
Services: Call for some free nutrition advice
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information
Dietitians of Canada
Address: 99 Yorkville Av, 2nd Floor.
Toronto, ON
M5R 1C1
Phone: Toronto: 1-416-596-0857
Fax: 1-416-596-0603
Website: www.dietitians.ca
Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST
Services: Lifestyle and eating habit assessment tools; meal planning tips and recipes; educational handouts and web resource access.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: https://www.dietitians.ca/Join/Fees
How to Access: Visit their website for more information.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
FASD Diagnostic Coordinator-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St.SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone reception: 204-856-2040
Fax: 204-856-2045
Website: www.fasdmanitoba.ca
Services: Completes initial screening for eligibility, completes intake information for diagnostic teams at the Manitoba FASD Centre in Winnipeg, attends assessments as needed, provides follow-up education, support and planning after diagnosis, hosting "Building Circles of Support" telehealth FASD education series.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Free
Mothers-At-Risk - Treating the Mother - Protecting the Unborn
Phone: 1-416-813-6780
Toll Free: 1-877-439-2744
Website: www.motherrisk.org/women/contactUs.jsp
Services: Provides information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemical, x-rays, everyday exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Post Partum Depression and Anxiety
Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Website: www.postpartum.net
Services: An international website dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Available online 24/7
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Phone: 1-604-255-7999
Toll Free: (855) 255-7999
Website: http://www.postpartum.org/
Portage Chronic Disease Education Team-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St. SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N3V5
Phone reception: 204-856-2041
Fax: 204-856-2045
Website: www.southernhealth.ca
Services: Education with a nurse and/or dietician for individuals and families living with diabetes, heart health issues and many other conditions. Clients will be offered and encouraged to attend group visits. All group visits are interactive to build skills and help clients set personal goals to manage their health, using healthy behaviour change philosophy.
Eligibility: Varies with service offered
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to the location for more information
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30
Pregnancy Hotline
Address: 650 Broadway Ave, West. Winnipeg, MB R3C 0X3
Phone: 204-772-1923
Toll Free: 1-800-665-0570
Website: http://www.onlinecare.ca/Winnipeg/Default.aspx
Email: [email protected]
Services: Canadian Pregnancy help centre.
Eligibility: Anyone - women who may or are pregnant.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call for assistance.
Hours: Monday, 9:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00-8:00 pm; Wednesday, 10:00-2:00 pm; Thursday 9:00-5:00 pm; Friday 10:00-2:00 pm; Saturday &Sunday contact Helpline.
Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program
Address: 419 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 1-204-947-2422 Ext. 137
Toll Free: 1-866-947-1517 Ext. 137
Access: Self-referral (no physician referral necessary)
Age: 18+ (all genders welcome) – workshops ages 16+
Website: http://eatingdisordersmanitoba.ca/get-help/adult-services/whc-provincial-eating-disorder-prevention-recovery-program/
Email: [email protected]
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address: 1015 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3R2
Phone: 1-204-789-2000
Toll Free: 1-877-430-9995
Fax: 1-204-789-7878
Website: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Public Health Agency of Canada is a government agency that promotes and protects the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health. Some categories they deal with are: Infectious diseases, chronic diseases, travel health, food safety, immunizations & vaccines, emergency preparedness & response, health promotion, injury prevention, lab biosafety & biosecurity, and surveillance.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
TeleCare Manitoba
Address: N/A
Phone: 1-204-788-8688
Toll Free: 1-866-204-3737
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/primarycare/public/chronicdisease/selfmgnt/telecare.html
Email: N/A
Services: TeleCARE Manitoba is a telephone-based program that helps Manitobans with heart failure or Type 2 diabetes manage their condition. TeleCARE Manitoba is built on the successful congestive heart failure program operating since 2005 out of the Provincial Health Contact Centre.
Eligibility: Targeted to Manitobans with limited access to chronic disease management services and supports.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Additional Information: At TeleCARE Manitoba, health care providers specialized in chronic disease self-management contact patients by phone based on an individualized call monitoring schedule. During these phone calls, program staff assess the person’s health, monitor any symptoms or problems, and provide education and tools to help patients to better manage their own health. The team of health care professionals at TeleCARE Manitoba also works with the person's family physician/primary health care provider to address any health concerns. For people without a telephone, this service can be provided by video conference through their local MBTelehealth site.
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide
Email: N/A
Services: Canada's Food Guide - information on choosing food, maintaining healthy habits, etc.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information. Canada's Food Guide is available online in PDF form.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Address: 401-1 Wesley Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4C6
Phone: 1-204-925-3800
Toll Free: 1-800-226-8464
Website: www.diabetes.ca
Email: Regional Director - Andrea Kwasnicki: [email protected]
Services: General information about diabetes and its management
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Knowledgeable customer service representatives are available to answer your questions or connect you with the appropriate local resources in your area, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (ET). In addition, our representatives can process donation and membership requests, as well as provide the latest information on Canadian Diabetes Association campaigns and events. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.ca/contact/general-inquiries#sthash.25V7IEjf.dpuf
Canadian Women's Health Network
Website: http://www.cwhn.ca
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides easier access to health information, resources and research. Produces user-friendly materials and resources. Promotes and develops links to information and action networks. Provides forums for critical debate. Acts as a watchdog on emerging issues and trends that may affect women's health. Tracks research and maintains database of organizations, resources and research projects for public use.
Dial-A-Dietitian
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-877-830-2892 / 1-204-788-8248
Website: www.wrha.mb.ca/prog/nutrition/dietitian.php
Services: Call for some free nutrition advice
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information
Dietitians of Canada
Address: 99 Yorkville Av, 2nd Floor.
Toronto, ON
M5R 1C1
Phone: Toronto: 1-416-596-0857
Fax: 1-416-596-0603
Website: www.dietitians.ca
Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST
Services: Lifestyle and eating habit assessment tools; meal planning tips and recipes; educational handouts and web resource access.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: https://www.dietitians.ca/Join/Fees
How to Access: Visit their website for more information.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
FASD Diagnostic Coordinator-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St.SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5
Phone reception: 204-856-2040
Fax: 204-856-2045
Website: www.fasdmanitoba.ca
Services: Completes initial screening for eligibility, completes intake information for diagnostic teams at the Manitoba FASD Centre in Winnipeg, attends assessments as needed, provides follow-up education, support and planning after diagnosis, hosting "Building Circles of Support" telehealth FASD education series.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: Free
Mothers-At-Risk - Treating the Mother - Protecting the Unborn
Phone: 1-416-813-6780
Toll Free: 1-877-439-2744
Website: www.motherrisk.org/women/contactUs.jsp
Services: Provides information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemical, x-rays, everyday exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Post Partum Depression and Anxiety
Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Website: www.postpartum.net
Services: An international website dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Available online 24/7
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Phone: 1-604-255-7999
Toll Free: (855) 255-7999
Website: http://www.postpartum.org/
Portage Chronic Disease Education Team-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St. SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N3V5
Phone reception: 204-856-2041
Fax: 204-856-2045
Website: www.southernhealth.ca
Services: Education with a nurse and/or dietician for individuals and families living with diabetes, heart health issues and many other conditions. Clients will be offered and encouraged to attend group visits. All group visits are interactive to build skills and help clients set personal goals to manage their health, using healthy behaviour change philosophy.
Eligibility: Varies with service offered
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to the location for more information
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30
Pregnancy Hotline
Address: 650 Broadway Ave, West. Winnipeg, MB R3C 0X3
Phone: 204-772-1923
Toll Free: 1-800-665-0570
Website: http://www.onlinecare.ca/Winnipeg/Default.aspx
Email: [email protected]
Services: Canadian Pregnancy help centre.
Eligibility: Anyone - women who may or are pregnant.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Call for assistance.
Hours: Monday, 9:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00-8:00 pm; Wednesday, 10:00-2:00 pm; Thursday 9:00-5:00 pm; Friday 10:00-2:00 pm; Saturday &Sunday contact Helpline.
Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program
Address: 419 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 1-204-947-2422 Ext. 137
Toll Free: 1-866-947-1517 Ext. 137
Access: Self-referral (no physician referral necessary)
Age: 18+ (all genders welcome) – workshops ages 16+
Website: http://eatingdisordersmanitoba.ca/get-help/adult-services/whc-provincial-eating-disorder-prevention-recovery-program/
Email: [email protected]
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address: 1015 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3R2
Phone: 1-204-789-2000
Toll Free: 1-877-430-9995
Fax: 1-204-789-7878
Website: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Public Health Agency of Canada is a government agency that promotes and protects the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health. Some categories they deal with are: Infectious diseases, chronic diseases, travel health, food safety, immunizations & vaccines, emergency preparedness & response, health promotion, injury prevention, lab biosafety & biosecurity, and surveillance.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
TeleCare Manitoba
Address: N/A
Phone: 1-204-788-8688
Toll Free: 1-866-204-3737
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/primarycare/public/chronicdisease/selfmgnt/telecare.html
Email: N/A
Services: TeleCARE Manitoba is a telephone-based program that helps Manitobans with heart failure or Type 2 diabetes manage their condition. TeleCARE Manitoba is built on the successful congestive heart failure program operating since 2005 out of the Provincial Health Contact Centre.
Eligibility: Targeted to Manitobans with limited access to chronic disease management services and supports.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Additional Information: At TeleCARE Manitoba, health care providers specialized in chronic disease self-management contact patients by phone based on an individualized call monitoring schedule. During these phone calls, program staff assess the person’s health, monitor any symptoms or problems, and provide education and tools to help patients to better manage their own health. The team of health care professionals at TeleCARE Manitoba also works with the person's family physician/primary health care provider to address any health concerns. For people without a telephone, this service can be provided by video conference through their local MBTelehealth site.
Government
Manitoba Government Compassionate Care Leave
Address: Room 604-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB. R3C 0P8
Phone: 1-204-945-3352
Toll Free: 1-800-821-4307
Fax: 1-204-948-3046
Website: http://www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,compassionate-leave,factsheet.html#q94
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides employees the opportunity to take unpaid leave to care for or support a critically ill family member who has a significant risk of death within the next 26 weeks.
Eligibility: employees who have worked with the same employer for at least 30 days qualify for this leave. Employees must provide a certificate from a doctor indicating a family member has a serious medical condition, has a significant risk of death within the next 26 weeks, and needs care and support.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Labour - Standards area of the Manitoba Government website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Service Canada Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Leave
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-206-7218
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/compassionate.shtml
Email: N/A
Services: Employment Insurance provides Compassionate Care Benefits to persons who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death. There is a maximum of six weeks if you have to provide care or support to a gravely ill family member at risk of dying within 26 weeks. (Run through Service Canada).
Eligibility: Anyone - eligibility information is available through the Service Canada website.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Service Canada website for more information. You can apply online (with certain information needed), submitting applications will also require forms that prove the ill family member needs your care or support, etc. Applications are then either mailed or dropped off in person at a Service Canada Centre (one available in Portage la Prairie). More specific information and steps can be found online.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm.
Address: Room 604-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB. R3C 0P8
Phone: 1-204-945-3352
Toll Free: 1-800-821-4307
Fax: 1-204-948-3046
Website: http://www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,compassionate-leave,factsheet.html#q94
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides employees the opportunity to take unpaid leave to care for or support a critically ill family member who has a significant risk of death within the next 26 weeks.
Eligibility: employees who have worked with the same employer for at least 30 days qualify for this leave. Employees must provide a certificate from a doctor indicating a family member has a serious medical condition, has a significant risk of death within the next 26 weeks, and needs care and support.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Labour - Standards area of the Manitoba Government website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Service Canada Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Leave
Address: 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V2
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-206-7218
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/compassionate.shtml
Email: N/A
Services: Employment Insurance provides Compassionate Care Benefits to persons who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death. There is a maximum of six weeks if you have to provide care or support to a gravely ill family member at risk of dying within 26 weeks. (Run through Service Canada).
Eligibility: Anyone - eligibility information is available through the Service Canada website.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Service Canada website for more information. You can apply online (with certain information needed), submitting applications will also require forms that prove the ill family member needs your care or support, etc. Applications are then either mailed or dropped off in person at a Service Canada Centre (one available in Portage la Prairie). More specific information and steps can be found online.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm.
Home Health Care
Manitoba
Manitoba Blue Cross Employee Assistance Centre
Address: 599 Empress Street, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 1-800-USE.BLUE (873-2583)
Fax: 1-204-786-5965 (Sales) 1-204-772-1231 (Claims)
Website: https://www.mb.bluecross.ca/contactus
Services: Provision of individual and group health care plans and insurance.
Eligibility: Blue Cross member
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
How to Access: In person, by phone, on-line.
Manitoba Health Card
Address: City Hall: 97 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8
Winnipeg Address: 300 Carlton Street. Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-786-7101
Toll Free: 1-800-392-1207
Fax: 1-204-783-2171
Deaf Access Line TTY/TDD: 1-204-774-8618
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/mbcard.html
Forms are available at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/forms.html
Email: City Hall: [email protected]
Services: Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors issues a card (or registration certification) to all Manitoba residents. A health card is used anytime you see your doctor or get a prescription filled. Applications are available for download on the government site and can then be mailed or dropped off in Winnipeg or applications can be picked up at City Hall.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone City Hall, the offices in Winnipeg, visit the government website provided or visit City Hall for more information.
Hours: City Hall Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Manitoba Health Provincial Drug Program (Pharmacare)
Manitoba Health
Non-Insured Benefits (Pharmacare)
Address: 300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: 1-204-786-7141
Toll Free: 1-800-297-8099
Fax; 1-204-786-6634
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pharmacare/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides a drug benefit program for eligible Manitobans, regardless of disease or age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. Coverage is based on both your total family income and the amount you pay for eligible prescription drugs. The total family income is adjusted to include a spouse and the number of dependents, if applicable. Once enrolled in Pharmacare you pay only part of the cost of your eligible drug prescriptions – these costs are called the Pharmacare deductible.
Eligibility: You can apply for Pharmacare if you are eligible for a Manitoba Health Registration card and your prescriptions are not covered by other provincial, federal or municipal government program. Pharmacare has two options for applying: One-Time Enrollment and Annual Application, both options must have forms filled out which can be found online.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or email for their offices for more information on eligibility and how to apply for the Pharmacare Program through One-Time Enrollment or Annual Application.
Address: City Hall: 97 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8
Winnipeg Address: 300 Carlton Street. Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-786-7101
Toll Free: 1-800-392-1207
Fax: 1-204-783-2171
Deaf Access Line TTY/TDD: 1-204-774-8618
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/mbcard.html
Forms are available at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/forms.html
Email: City Hall: [email protected]
Services: Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors issues a card (or registration certification) to all Manitoba residents. A health card is used anytime you see your doctor or get a prescription filled. Applications are available for download on the government site and can then be mailed or dropped off in Winnipeg or applications can be picked up at City Hall.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone City Hall, the offices in Winnipeg, visit the government website provided or visit City Hall for more information.
Hours: City Hall Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Manitoba Health Provincial Drug Program (Pharmacare)
Manitoba Health
Non-Insured Benefits (Pharmacare)
Address: 300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: 1-204-786-7141
Toll Free: 1-800-297-8099
Fax; 1-204-786-6634
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pharmacare/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides a drug benefit program for eligible Manitobans, regardless of disease or age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. Coverage is based on both your total family income and the amount you pay for eligible prescription drugs. The total family income is adjusted to include a spouse and the number of dependents, if applicable. Once enrolled in Pharmacare you pay only part of the cost of your eligible drug prescriptions – these costs are called the Pharmacare deductible.
Eligibility: You can apply for Pharmacare if you are eligible for a Manitoba Health Registration card and your prescriptions are not covered by other provincial, federal or municipal government program. Pharmacare has two options for applying: One-Time Enrollment and Annual Application, both options must have forms filled out which can be found online.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or email for their offices for more information on eligibility and how to apply for the Pharmacare Program through One-Time Enrollment or Annual Application.
Palliative Care
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Address: Mailing Address: Room PE469, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.virtualhospice.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Canadian Virtual Hospice is a digital health leader and the world’s most comprehensive online portal for information and support on advanced illness, palliative care, and grief. It serves the information and support needs of people living with advanced illness, families and caregivers, health providers, researchers, and educators. Canadian Virtual Hospice operates: VirtualHospice.ca, PortailPalliatif.ca, http://www.mygrief.ca/, LivingMyCulture.ca, LivingOutLoud.life, VivreAFond.ca, Methadone4Pain.ca, KidsGrief.ca, DeuilDesEnfants.ca, MyGriefToolbox.ca, and MonDeuil.ca and is active on numerous social media platforms.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Center to Advance Palliative Care - CAPC
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Website: https://www.capc.org/
Email: N/A
Services: Provides resources such as fast facts about palliative care, educational materials, news, training, articles, blogs, and additional links concerning palliative care. The Pallimed Blog provides reviews and resources about current palliative medicine, hospice, and end-of-life research and material.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Palliative Care-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: P.O. Box 538, 111 2nd Avenue South, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0
Phone: 1-204-388-20382 Regional Phone: 204-870-7476
Fax: 1-204-388-2049
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/palliative-careend-of-life/
Email: Regional Director - Seniors & Palliative Care - Heidi Wiebe, RN, BN: [email protected]
Services: Palliative Care provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary, integrated end of life care to individuals and their family members throughout illness and bereavement services: medical direction, nursing support, bereavement support, compassionate leave, provincial drug program, and volunteer support.
Eligibility: Anyone - Palliative care should be considered when: the individual has a chronic/terminal illness, when a cure is no longer possible, when there is evidence of functional or physical decline associated with a chronic or terminal illness. oo
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Please complete referral on website or call 204-388-2032
Hours: N/A
Palliative Information
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: http://palliative.info
Email : N/A
Services: Provides information on palliative care including links and resource material.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7
Additional Information: Site is maintained by Mike Harlos, MD, CCFP. FCFP
Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Medical Director, Palliative Care Program, Winnipeg RHA
Medical Director, St. Boniface General Hospital Palliative Care
Room A8024, St. Boniface General Hospital, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Phone: 1-204-235-3929, Fax: 1-204-237-9162, Email: [email protected]
Sunset Palliative Care
Address: PO Box 92, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Phone: 204-857-3746
Website: http://sunsetpalliativecare.org/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides compassionate care to individuals living with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible, they support for the needs of the dying and their families. Financially, the program relies solely on donations and fundraising. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support whether the individual is in the hospital, living in a personal care home, or living at home. The palliative care program also offers drug program benefits, home oxygen benefits and compassionate care leave benefits.
Eligibility: Anyone - individuals or families who have a loved one with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible.
Cost: Free of cost to the individual or their family.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Address: Mailing Address: Room PE469, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.virtualhospice.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Canadian Virtual Hospice is a digital health leader and the world’s most comprehensive online portal for information and support on advanced illness, palliative care, and grief. It serves the information and support needs of people living with advanced illness, families and caregivers, health providers, researchers, and educators. Canadian Virtual Hospice operates: VirtualHospice.ca, PortailPalliatif.ca, http://www.mygrief.ca/, LivingMyCulture.ca, LivingOutLoud.life, VivreAFond.ca, Methadone4Pain.ca, KidsGrief.ca, DeuilDesEnfants.ca, MyGriefToolbox.ca, and MonDeuil.ca and is active on numerous social media platforms.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Center to Advance Palliative Care - CAPC
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Website: https://www.capc.org/
Email: N/A
Services: Provides resources such as fast facts about palliative care, educational materials, news, training, articles, blogs, and additional links concerning palliative care. The Pallimed Blog provides reviews and resources about current palliative medicine, hospice, and end-of-life research and material.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7.
Palliative Care-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: P.O. Box 538, 111 2nd Avenue South, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0
Phone: 1-204-388-20382 Regional Phone: 204-870-7476
Fax: 1-204-388-2049
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/palliative-careend-of-life/
Email: Regional Director - Seniors & Palliative Care - Heidi Wiebe, RN, BN: [email protected]
Services: Palliative Care provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary, integrated end of life care to individuals and their family members throughout illness and bereavement services: medical direction, nursing support, bereavement support, compassionate leave, provincial drug program, and volunteer support.
Eligibility: Anyone - Palliative care should be considered when: the individual has a chronic/terminal illness, when a cure is no longer possible, when there is evidence of functional or physical decline associated with a chronic or terminal illness. oo
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Please complete referral on website or call 204-388-2032
Hours: N/A
Palliative Information
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Website: http://palliative.info
Email : N/A
Services: Provides information on palliative care including links and resource material.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: Use of the website is free.
How to Access: Visit their website for more information about palliative care.
Hours: Website is available 24/7
Additional Information: Site is maintained by Mike Harlos, MD, CCFP. FCFP
Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Medical Director, Palliative Care Program, Winnipeg RHA
Medical Director, St. Boniface General Hospital Palliative Care
Room A8024, St. Boniface General Hospital, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Phone: 1-204-235-3929, Fax: 1-204-237-9162, Email: [email protected]
Sunset Palliative Care
Address: PO Box 92, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Phone: 204-857-3746
Website: http://sunsetpalliativecare.org/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides compassionate care to individuals living with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible, they support for the needs of the dying and their families. Financially, the program relies solely on donations and fundraising. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support whether the individual is in the hospital, living in a personal care home, or living at home. The palliative care program also offers drug program benefits, home oxygen benefits and compassionate care leave benefits.
Eligibility: Anyone - individuals or families who have a loved one with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible.
Cost: Free of cost to the individual or their family.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Regional Health Authority
Health Links
Address: N/A
Phone: 1-204-788-8200
Toll Free: 1-888-315-9257
Website: http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/
Services: Health Links - Info Santé is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone for more information.
Hours: N/A
P.C.I. Teen Clinic-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 65 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-6843 extension 11609
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci/programs/programs_student_services/teen_clinic
Services: To access information on health concerns or questions you may see: a nurse practitioner, public health nurse, dietitian, mental health, AFM counselor. We offer free birth control, advice on eating habits, checkups, help with anxiety or depression, information on alcohol and drug use, confidential health services.
Eligibility: Ages 12-21
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday
Personal Care Homes
Address: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 160 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3T6
Lions Prairie Manor: 24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 204-239-6006
Lions Prairie Manor: 204-857-7864
Fax: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 204-239-0055
Lions Prairie Manor: 204-857-8207
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/adults-seniors/life-in-a-personal-care-home-pch/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides 24-hour facility-based care for people who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Includes 24-hour nursing, food & nutrition, housekeeping, palliative care, physician, personal care services, respite care, social work services, and spiritual care services. Douglas Campbell Lodge has 60 beds and Lions Prairie Manor has 136 beds.
Eligibility: determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator.
Cost: Provincial fee structure; daily fee based on individual income.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations or the Southern Health website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Portage District General Hospital
Address: 524 - 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8
Phone: 204-239-2211 (Front Desk Reception) / 204-239-2223 (Lab & Imaging Reception)
For Emergencies call: 9-1-1.
Fax: 204-239-1941 (Administration Fax)
204-239-6584 (Lab Fax)
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/portage-la-prairie/portage-district-general-hospital/
Email: Director of Support Services - Kristy Radke: [email protected]
Director of Health Services - Noreen Shirtliff: [email protected]
Services: Provides a wide range of services, including diagnostic imaging (CT scans, ultrasound and x-rays), laboratory services, obstetrics, community cancer services and more. Approximately 26,850 people are seen ever year in the emergency department, and more than 2,600 surgeries are provided every year. Telehealth services are used to connect clients to health care providers at other locations in Manitoba, reducing the need to travel for care. Dialysis treatments are also available on sire. Mental Health Liaison Nurse on sire M-F 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Go to their location or call for more information about their services how to access more information.
Hours: Lab: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm,
X-Ray: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm,
CT: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm; (by appointment only)
Ultrasound: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm(by appointment only).
Our site provides after hours call coverage (for example: X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, & Lab Services) for emergency services and inpatients.
Community Health Services-Portage Clinic-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St. SE
Phone: 204-856-2040
Fax: 204-856-2045
Child Health Clinic: 204-856-2040
Travel Health: 204-856-2050
Website: http://www.southernhealth.ca
Email: N/A
Services: Public Health-Healthy Living services including immunization, prenatal education, postpartum/breastfeeding education and support, travel/occupational health, Families First, reproductive health (birth control) and harm reduction supplies, communicable disease control, school health. Chronic Disease Program services include Diabates Education Program and Community Dietitian. Mental Health Program resources and FASD Diagnostic Coordinator also located on-sire.
Eligibility: Anyone - varies with each service offered.
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Address: N/A
Phone: 1-204-788-8200
Toll Free: 1-888-315-9257
Website: http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/
Services: Health Links - Info Santé is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need.
Eligibility: Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone for more information.
Hours: N/A
P.C.I. Teen Clinic-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 65 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-6843 extension 11609
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci/programs/programs_student_services/teen_clinic
Services: To access information on health concerns or questions you may see: a nurse practitioner, public health nurse, dietitian, mental health, AFM counselor. We offer free birth control, advice on eating habits, checkups, help with anxiety or depression, information on alcohol and drug use, confidential health services.
Eligibility: Ages 12-21
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday
Personal Care Homes
Address: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 160 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3T6
Lions Prairie Manor: 24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 204-239-6006
Lions Prairie Manor: 204-857-7864
Fax: Douglas Campbell Lodge: 204-239-0055
Lions Prairie Manor: 204-857-8207
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/adults-seniors/life-in-a-personal-care-home-pch/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides 24-hour facility-based care for people who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Includes 24-hour nursing, food & nutrition, housekeeping, palliative care, physician, personal care services, respite care, social work services, and spiritual care services. Douglas Campbell Lodge has 60 beds and Lions Prairie Manor has 136 beds.
Eligibility: determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator.
Cost: Provincial fee structure; daily fee based on individual income.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations or the Southern Health website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Portage District General Hospital
Address: 524 - 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8
Phone: 204-239-2211 (Front Desk Reception) / 204-239-2223 (Lab & Imaging Reception)
For Emergencies call: 9-1-1.
Fax: 204-239-1941 (Administration Fax)
204-239-6584 (Lab Fax)
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/portage-la-prairie/portage-district-general-hospital/
Email: Director of Support Services - Kristy Radke: [email protected]
Director of Health Services - Noreen Shirtliff: [email protected]
Services: Provides a wide range of services, including diagnostic imaging (CT scans, ultrasound and x-rays), laboratory services, obstetrics, community cancer services and more. Approximately 26,850 people are seen ever year in the emergency department, and more than 2,600 surgeries are provided every year. Telehealth services are used to connect clients to health care providers at other locations in Manitoba, reducing the need to travel for care. Dialysis treatments are also available on sire. Mental Health Liaison Nurse on sire M-F 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Go to their location or call for more information about their services how to access more information.
Hours: Lab: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm,
X-Ray: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm,
CT: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm; (by appointment only)
Ultrasound: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm(by appointment only).
Our site provides after hours call coverage (for example: X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, & Lab Services) for emergency services and inpatients.
Community Health Services-Portage Clinic-Southern Health-Santé Sud
Address: 204-140 9th St. SE
Phone: 204-856-2040
Fax: 204-856-2045
Child Health Clinic: 204-856-2040
Travel Health: 204-856-2050
Website: http://www.southernhealth.ca
Email: N/A
Services: Public Health-Healthy Living services including immunization, prenatal education, postpartum/breastfeeding education and support, travel/occupational health, Families First, reproductive health (birth control) and harm reduction supplies, communicable disease control, school health. Chronic Disease Program services include Diabates Education Program and Community Dietitian. Mental Health Program resources and FASD Diagnostic Coordinator also located on-sire.
Eligibility: Anyone - varies with each service offered.
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
