Audiology Clinic Moves to the Brandon Regional Health Centre

May is Speech and Hearing Month. This year Prairie Mountain Health has supported Audiology to relocate and update their clinic space in Brandon, Manitoba.

As of April 2026, the Audiology Clinic in Brandon, Manitoba has moved from Town Centre (800 Rosser Avenue) to the Brandon Regional Health Centre  (BRHC; 150 McTavish Avenue East).

The Audiology Clinic had been based in the Town Centre since the 1990s and was well established. Upon hearing the news there was space available at the BRHC, the Clinic started planning for the move in November 2025.

Planning for the transition was complex. There were two booths that required disassembly with panels weighing up to 300 lbs each. A specialty contractor was used to reassemble the booths on site. Diagnostic equipment had to be carefully packed and recalibrated once it moved over to the hospital. A reception area needed to be planned for to greet clients for their appointments. The new clinic space required demolition and renovation which was completed by an external contractor.

Coordination was required across multiple departments and teamwork made the project a reality. With support from Capital and Infrastructure, Materiels Management, Facility Engineering, Environmental Services and Therapy Services teams, the renovation, moving and unpacking process went smoothly.

On April 17, 2026, staff from Town Centre – A5 Public Health, gave a thoughtful farewell to the Audiology Clinic staff. A come and go cake and tea was organized where colleagues could come and say their farewells. This was very appreciated by the Audiology team.

On April 22, 2026, the Audiology Clinic began seeing clients in the new space. Public parking is available in the main front lot at BRHC or at nearby street meters. A designated drop-off and pick-up zone is located at the main hospital entrance loop. Once inside, follow the signage to the Assiniboine Centre reception desk to check in for your appointment. To check in for appointments, clients can check in at the Assiniboine Centre reception desk.

Leanne Gardiner, the Clinical Service Lead for Audiology, stated “The new clinic is updated and welcoming to our clients. We are happy to be at the Brandon Regional Health Centre for many years to come!”

For information on what services are provided by the Brandon Audiology Clinic or how to obtain services across the region, please visit Audiology Services.

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.