Your Health
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Regional Health Services
Southern Health-Santé Sud Regional Health Authority offers a wide range of programs and services at different locations throughout the Region. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality care and for you to have a safe passage through your health care experience.
Public Health - Healthy Living
Southern Health-Santé Sud Regional Health Authority offers a wide range of programs and services at different locations throughout the Region. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality care and for you to have a safe passage through your health care experience.
Health Links
Health Links
Health Links is a bilingual province-wide, 24/7, 365 days of the year, phone-based
program offering triage services, health information and advice provided by
registered nurses. Service in more than 100 languages is available through over-the-phone interpreters.
Nurses provide support related to:
• symptom assessment and triage
• referral to the most appropriate level of case
• general health information
• assistance finding health resources in local communities
Phone: 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257
Website: misericordia.mb.ca/programs/phcc/health-links-info-sante
MB Telehealth
Provides Manitobans with access to health services through technologies to
overcome the barriers of distance, time, and expense, connecting people to the
information and services they require to manage their health and well-being closer
to home.
Phone: 204-940-8500
Toll-free: 1-866-999-9698
Home Care Services
Home care services are provided free of charge to residents served by Southern Health-Santé Sud and can be arranged on a short-term basis or on an extended basis. Home care provides essential support in the home to anyone – regardless of age – who requires health care services or assistance with activities of daily living. In addition, supportive services may include individual and family supportive counseling, assistance navigating the housing continuum, health education, geriatric assessment, health surveillance, nursing, rehabilitation and personal care assistance.
Home Care Inquires in Starbuck, Sanford, Oak Bluff and Brunkild
Laurel Mitchell or Ronda Karlowsky: (204) 735-3193
Home Care Inquiries in La Salle or Domain
Jen Baerg: (204) 746-7351
Website: www.southernhealth.ca
Public Health Nurse for the Macdonald Area
HEIDI WATERMULDER RN BN
Public Health Nurse
SOUTHERN HEALTH-SANTÉ SUD
3-30 Rue Principale
La Salle MB R0G 0A2
DIAL-A-DIETITIAN
A free telephone service available in 200 languages for all Manitobans to connect
with a registered dietitian to support them in making informed decisions around
nutritional health.
Misericordia Health Centre
99 Cornish Ave., Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1A2
Phone: 204-788-8248 in Winnipeg or 1-877-830-2892
Website: misericordia.mb.ca/programs/PHCC/dial-a-dietitian
Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba
As our population ages and health status changes, many more of us are thinking about the support a loved one might need.
“We often get calls from the public asking for information and help looking for housing and care, the options available, and points to consider when making a choice.”
"Check out the Where Do I Start section on our website."
Phone: 204-477-9889
Email:
Website: www.ltcam.mb.ca
Flu Clinic Info
Get the Shot … Not the Flu!
The flu shot is FREE to all Manitobans 6 months of age at no charge. When attending clinics, please bring your Manitoba Health Card and wear short/loose-fitting sleeves.
Falls Prevention Information
Staying On Your Feet
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
Website: www.preventfalls.ca
You CAN Prevent Falls
Website: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Manitoba Association of Footcare Nurses
Email:
Website: http://www.footcarenurse.ca/
Manitoba Health Insurance Plan & Benefits
Manitoba Health Card – lifetime identification number for each family member. To report changes in addresses or to replace your card.
For medical and hospital service information contact:
Phone: 204-786-7101 Toll-free: 1-800-392-1207
Email:
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html
Finding a Doctor
The Family Doctor Finder connects individuals and families in Manitoba to a family
doctor or nurse practitioner. Family Doctor Finder is designed to connect you and
your family with a home clinic, providing a home base for all your health care
needs. If you live in Manitoba and need a regular primary care provider, you can
register with the program online or by calling the program directly. When you
register, provincial registration staff will ask you to provide information about
yourself and basic preferences regarding care.
Every health region has staff who focus on connecting people to a home clinic.
Outside Winnipeg, these staff are known as primary care connectors. Once
registered with the program, regional staff will contact you, work with you to find a
home clinic, and be available to discuss your needs. These services are available in
both English and French.
TO REGISTER:
Online: forms.gov.mb.ca/family-doctor-finder
Phone: 204-786-7111 (in Winnipeg) OR Toll-free at 1-866-690-8260
TTY/TDD call 204-774-8618 or Manitoba Relay Services
Toll-Free at 1-800-855-0511
Eye Exams for Seniors
Manitoba Health Insurance will cover one complete routine eye exam every two years for individuals 65+. Contact Manitoba Health Insurance Plan & Benefits for more information.
Email:
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html
SENIORS EYEGLASS PROGRAM
This program offered through Manitoba Health provides financial assistance to
Manitoba residents 65+ towards the purchase of eyeglasses. Benefits are based
on a fixed fee schedule, not the actual amount paid for dispensing fees, frames, or
lenses. One pair of eyeglasses may be claimed every three years- or more often if
recommended by a medical professional. For more information, please visit:
Manitoba Health Ancillary Programs
300 Carlton St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-786-7365 or 204-786-7366
Toll-free: 1-800-297-8099 Ext. 7365 or 7366
Email:
Website: www.manitoba.ca/health/mhsip/eyeglasses.html
CNIB
Delivers programs for people impacted by low vision and blindness, and advocates
on their behalf. Offices are in Brandon and Winnipeg.
1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3M3
Phone: 204-774-5421; Toll-free: 1-800-563-2642
Email:
Website: www.cnib.ca/en?region=mb
DEAF CENTRE MANITOBA
An information clearinghouse that responds to inquiries about topics related to
Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing persons. Has four public access computers
available for the Deaf community.
285 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2E1
Phone: 204-284-9373
Email:
Website: www.deafmanitoba.org
Pharmacare Program
Applications are available at Manitoba pharmacies or on the Manitoba Health website.
To listen to basic information contact:
Phone: 204-788-2506
HEARING AID GRANT PROGRAM
The Manitoba government announced a hearing aid grant program will roll out in
June 2023. The hearing aid grant of up to $2,000 is available to all Manitobans who
meet the following eligibility criteria:
• age 65 or over
• family income below $80,000 in the previous year
• have documented hearing loss, and
• have been prescribed hearing aids by a licensed hearing aid dealer.
To learn more about this program, visit: www.manitoba.ca/seniors
Accessibility
CONTINUITY CARE INC.
Helps families and others plan for the future of their family member with an
intellectual disability. Offers workshops on topics related to Will and Estate
Planning, an Introduction to the Vulnerable Persons Act, and Topics in Tax for a
person with a disability.
Suite 2 – 120 Maryland St., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 1L1
Phone: 204-779-1679
Email:
Website: www.continuitycare.ca
MANITOBA LEAGUE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Offers Manitoba-based accessibility consulting services, including staff training,
policy drafting and auditing to organizations seeking to comply with the
Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).
Ste 909 – 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg R3C 0B9
Phone: 204-943-6099; Toll-free: 1-888-330-1932
Email:
Website: mlpd.mb.ca
MANITOBA POSSIBLE
A nonprofit providing programs and services to Manitobans with disabilities and
their families and communities. Office locations exist in Winnipeg, Steinbach,
Brandon, Selkirk, Morden, Dauphin, and Thompson.
825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1M5
Phone: 204-975-3010 Toll-free: 1-866-282-8041
Email:
Website: www.manitobapossible.ca
WINNSERV SERVICES
Provides residential services to people with an intellectual disability. Referral is
required from the Community Living Disability Supports (CLDS) program through
the Manitoba Department of Families.
Unit 101 – 90 Garry St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4H1
Phone:204-783-8654
Email:
Website: www.winnserv.ca
Manitoba Health
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/
Emergency medical conditions Call 911
In communities without 911 service, consult your phone directory.
Non-emergency health conditions and questions (These include concerns such as a high fever in a toddler, blood pressure information, possible fracture/sprain, etc.)
Call Health Links-Info Santé :
Phone: 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or Toll-Free: 1-888-315-9257
Finding a family doctor:
Call the Family Doctor Connection line:
Phone: 204-786-7111 in Winnipeg or Toll-Free: 1-866-690-8260
Manitoba Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs:
Website: www.manitoba.ca/healthyliving
Manitoba in motion website:
Website: www.manitobainmotion.ca
Flu & pneumonia shots:
Find information on the Seasonal Flu website:
Website: www.manitoba.ca/health/flu
Wait time information:
Find out more information on wait times online:
Website: www.manitoba.ca/health/waitlist
Contact Community Information:
Other community resources providing help, support and information:
Phone: 204-287-8827 in Winnipeg or Toll-Free: 1-866-266-4636
Website: www.contactmb.org
Manitoba Health Client Services:
Are you covered? If you have questions about whether Manitoba Health covers a service
300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-786-7101 in Winnipeg or Toll-Free: 1-800-392-1207
Website: www.manitoba.ca/health/mhsip
Need more info? Contact Manitoba Government Inquiry
Phone: 204-945-3744 or Toll-Free: 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862)
Email:
Minister of Health
Mailing address:
Minister of Health
Room 302
Legislative Building
Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8
24-Hour help Lines (Province Wide)
Klinic Crisis Line:
Toll-Free: 1-888-322-3019
Domestic Violence Crisis & InformationLine:
Toll-Free: 1-877-977-0007
Farm and Rural Stress Line:
Toll-Free: 1-866-367-3276
Gambling Help Line:
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-1554
Child and Family Services:
Toll-Free: 1-888-834-9767
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line:
Toll-Free: 1-888-292-7565
Kids Help Phone:
Toll-Free: 1-800-668-6868
Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization Services:
Phone: 204-949-4777
Manitoba Suicide Prevention Line:
Toll-Free: 1-877-435-7170
Senior Abuse Support Line
1-888-896-7183
Mental Health
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call:
- 888-617-7715
- 877-435-7170 (Manitoba Suicide Line)