Your Health

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.

Southern Health – Santé Sud

La Broquerie Regional Office Phone: 204-424-5880 | Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509

Morden Regional Office Phone: 204-822-2650 | Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509

Notre Dame de Lourdes Regional Office Phone: 204-248-7250 | Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509

Southport Regional Office Phone: 204-428-2720 | Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.southernhealth.ca

Health Links

Health Links 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.

Call anytime 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or toll-free 1-888-315-9257

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.

If you have any questions or general inquires related to Home Care please contact:
Agnes Weidman
Phone: 204-735-3193

Website: www.southernhealth.ca

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 our website in the NAVIGATION section called ‘Where Do I Start?’

Phone: 204-477-9889
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ltcam.mb.ca

Flu Clinic Information

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.
Health Care Directive – contact Southern Health-Santé Sud Regional Health Authority

Website: www.southernhealth.ca

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 Foot Care Nurses

Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html

Dial-a-Dietitian

Want to talk to a dietitian? Get free nutrition information.

Call Dial-a-dietitian: 1-877-830-2892

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.

Senior Eyeglass Program

Limited financial assistance to Manitoba residents 65+ toward the purchase of eye glasses once every 3 years or more often if there is a change in vision. Claim forms available from optometrists and opticians.

For more information contact: Manitoba Health – Insured Benefits:

Phone: 204-786-7365 Toll Free: 1-800-297-8099 Ext. 7365
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html

Pharmacare Program

Applications are available at Manitoba pharmacies or on the Manitoba Health website.
To listen to basic information contact:

Phone: 204-788-2506

Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety

Promotes patient safety through supporting leading health care practices, empowering patient engagement, developing and sharing resources for patients, families, health care organizations and providers, including information on safe use of medications, a patient advocate form, videos, toolkits and more.

Contact:     Phone: 204-927-6477 | Toll Free: 1-866-927-6477

Websites: www.safetoask.ca | www.mips.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: [email protected]

Minister of Health

Mailing address:
Minister of Health
Room 302
Legislative Building
Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8

Email: [email protected]

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