Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic celebrates milestone

Prairie Mountain Health is highlighting the one-year milestone of the opening of Brandon’s Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (MIIC). The Brandon MIIC was essentially the first of its kind outside Winnipeg and officially opened on September 27, 2024. It is located on the main level of 144 6^th Street, which was formerly occupied by Western Medical Clinic.

The Clinic was established to expand primary care, offering timely appointments for families and seniors with less urgent care needs. Appointments can be booked online, by phone, or by walk-in. A referral process was developed specifically for patients redirected from Brandon Regional Health Centre ED to help reduce wait times, improve flow, and provide quicker access to care. Urgent appointment slots are held for this purpose and are in addition to appointments that can be booked by the general public.

Since opening, the clinic has already helped over 8,600 patients in Brandon and area.

“Our goal remains to provide timely, accessible care and to support the overall function of the health system in Brandon and area”, says Glenda Short, PMH Vice-President of Community and Continuing Care. “We look forward to continuing to provide high-quality care and expanding access to primary care services.”

The Brandon MIIC is staffed by a physician and/or nurse practitioner, nurse, social worker, clerk, and other health-care professionals who provide support for minor or primary health concerns, including minor injuries.

For an overview of clinic services, appointment, hours of operation, and walk-in information, visit the Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic web page. Hours of operation for the Clinic are subject to change.

Canada Post Service Disruption

Following news that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a national strike effective immediately, Manitoba’s health system stands prepared for this service disruption.

As a result of the strike, all staff and clinics have ceased use of Canada Post until further notice. This includes the distribution of patient supplies, notably for clients in the Manitoba Ostomy and Manitoba Home Nutrition Program, patient appointment letters and pre-appointment information.

Patients with upcoming appointments will instead be contacted by phone and / or email and provided with information in advance of their appointments.

Patients with upcoming clinic appointments at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg may receive their appointment confirmation by text message. The text messages, which will originate from a Manitoba 431 phone number, will not include patient information and will only identify the facility, date and time of the scheduled appointment. Messages will include the clinic phone number in the event patients wish to confirm their appointment by phone.

Patients will never be asked to disclose financial information over the phone or via email. Do not engage with anyone who says they require financial information before a health appointment. If patients have questions about the legitimacy of a call, they are encouraged to contact their clinic or care provider directly.

Information packages, facility maps and other important information that is generally sent by mail to patients and clients will be located on regional and / or facility websites for easy patient access.

If you experience a change in condition, need to change or cancel your appointment, or have questions about an upcoming visit, please contact your clinic or primary care provider.

We anticipate clinics will be experiencing a higher-than-normal volume of calls and appreciate your patience during this time.

For more information about health system operations during a Canada Post labour disruption, please visit: Canada Post Service Disruption Information – Shared Health. We also encourage the public to follow Shared Health’s social media channels for program-specific updates and information.

PMH receives first accreditation report under new provincial survey model

New model aligns all RHAs to be surveyed annually over four-year cycle

Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has received its latest accreditation report under Accreditation Canada’s new sequential model, which now sees programs and services evaluated over a four-year period as opposed to a one-time assessment every four years. Built on a solid foundation of past excellent performance, the annual survey is just one part of PMH’s ongoing dedication towards continuous quality improvement and patient safety. During the recent survey period from May 25 to May 31, the first sequence assessed five core quality standards which included:

• Governance.
• Emergency and Disaster Management.
• Leadership.
• Infection Prevention and Control; and
• Medication Management.

PMH met 98.9% of the criteria evaluated and successfully fulfilled all required organizational practices across the five standards surveyed. PMH CEO Treena Slate says these results provide confidence that the health region is on the right path in its continuous quality improvement journey.

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work, expertise and dedication of all our staff  and teams who remain committed, every day, to maintaining high standards of care and safety,” Slate stated. “The organization will continue building on this solid foundation to ensure safe, excellent care for every patient and client that we serve.”

PMH’s last accreditation award was in May 2024. The regional accreditation team is already working towards the next sequence which will be evaluated in 2026.

Seeking Indigenous Artist/Artwork

Indigenous Art Honourarium and Cultural Representation (Neepawa Health Centre)

Receive Honorarium of $1200!

We are excited to announce a call for an Indigenous artist to design and create an art piece to be digitized for a large-scale installation at the new Neepawa Health Centre. This art installation will serve as a powerful representation of health and healing.

This initiative is part of Prairie Mountain Health’s commitment to cultural safety, reconciliation, and honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and healing. We are looking for an artist whose work thoughtfully incorporates culture and community.

The following themes may serve as inspiration:

• Indigenous Peoples, Symbolism, and Rituals – Representing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples
• Two-Eyed Seeing – Viewing the world through both Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science
• Seven Sacred Teachings – Love (Eagle), Respect (Buffalo), Courage (Bear), Honesty (Sabe), Wisdom (Beaver), Humility (Wolf), Truth (Turtle)
• The Medicine Wheel – Representing balance, health, and the Four Directions, Sacred Medicines, and Aspects of Being

Project Details

Location of Artwork: The graphic art will be featured in a prominent area of the Cultural Ceremonies room within Neepawa Health Centre. Final dimensions and installation location will be confirmed. Estimated installation size is 12ft. x 6ft.

Honorarium: $1200 will be provided to the selected artist at project completion. Prairie Mountain Health will cover the cost of digitizing and installing the selected piece.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to all artists who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis). Priority will be given to artists with a local connection to the Prairie Mountain Health region.

Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of Indigenous community partners and PMH staff. Artist identities will be withheld during review to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Terms and Conditions:

• Artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist.
• Maximum of two submissions per artist (one form per artwork).
• Artwork must be culturally safe and appropriate for a healthcare setting.
• No copyrighted or offensive material will be accepted.
• Media Release Clause: Artist agrees final art installation maybe featured in photographs and promotional materials. Including but not limited to print, digital, and social media posts without additional compensation.

How to apply

Please submit your completed submission form and artwork samples by email no later than Tuesday, October 15th, 2025. Acceptable formats for art samples include: JPEG, PNG, or PDF. You may also include a link to your digital portfolio.

Submit To

Email: [email protected]

Email subject line: Neepawa Indigenous Artwork Application

If you need assistance with your application or wish to submit in person, please contact us.

Thank you for your interest!

We look forward to celebrating and showcasing your creative expressions in a space dedicated to healing and cultural connection.