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 6th 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.