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To the families and communities affected: please know that your loved ones are in capable, caring hands. Our thoughts are with you all during this extremely difficult time and we are here to support you.

Clients relocated to PMH facilities

To prioritize the safety and continued care of our patients, Northern Health Region has made the decision to proactively relocate higher acuity patients out of the community of Flin Flon.

Some of these patients have been relocated to facilities within the Prairie Mountain Health region. The safety and well-being of all patients and healthcare teams remains our highest priority.

Staff of Northern Health Region will keep patients and long-term care residents, and their loved ones, informed about the transfer location and care throughout this process. 

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Health Information and Patient Relocation Line

Call 1-888-315-9257 (toll free) or 204-788-8200 and press 1 for:

  • Assistance in locating your loved ones who have been relocated from hospitals and personals care homes
  • Information on healthcare services in your current location

Accessing Prescriptions/Pharmacy Needs

Click here to see information on accessing prescriptions & pharmacy needs for evacuees.

Supporting Your Mental Health

Public Health Services

Our Public Health and Primary Health Care teams are active in communities and are available to assist with any health-related questions or concerns. If you need to contact the local Public Health office find an office where you are.

Home Care

If you or a loved one had home care needs and have been displaced to our region and need home care assistance, please contact our home care intake line at 1-855-474-3338. Click here for more information on home care within our region.

Know Where to go for the Right Care

From an emergency to less urgent care, there are options.

Call 911 or go to nearest OPEN Emergency Department FOR:

  • Chest pain or tightness
  • Severe difficulty breathing
  • Sudden weakness or paralysis
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Loss of consciousness, seizure
  • Major trauma (life or limb-threatening injury)
  • Poisoning or overdose
  • Weakness/numbness on one side/slurred speech
  • Confusion/change in mental state
  • Ongoing fever in infants
  • Severe burns
  • Head or eye injury
  • Concussion/fainting
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Asthma attack
  • Severe cuts that may require stitches
  • Broken bones & dislocated joints
  • Fever that persists
  • Severe pain
  • Need support due to safety concerns: can include: suicide risk, risk to others, overdose

Visit a Medical Clinic or Brandon Minor Injury & Illness Clinic FOR:

  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Sore throat
  • Cough and congestion
  • Eye or ear irritation
  • Rashes
  • Minor fractures/sprains/strains
  • Minor cuts that won’t stop bleeding
  • Vomiting or persistent diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Painful urination
  • Minor burns

Other Options for Less Urgent Care Needs

Mental Health Services and Supports

If you, or someone you know needs to speak with someone right away, or are experiencing mental distress, contact the numbers below.
This can include panic or worrisome thoughts, thoughts of suicide or death, sadness and depression or if you just need support right now.

OVER THE AGE OF 18
1-866-379-7699

UNDER THE AGE OF 18
1-866-403-5459

More information on Mental Health Services

Addictions Services

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Roblin HERO Club Celebrates Mental Health Week

Roblin HERO Club Celebrates Mental Health Week

Roblin HERO Club Chair Yoga

Roblin’s HERO Club capped off Mental Health Week in May with a hamburger sale at the Parkway Co-op in Roblin. All the proceeds were going towards the purchase of a new garden shed.

The Club also held other activities including a community walk and made time for some ‘Chair Yoga”.  Local entertainers Ed Doering and Amy Wendell provided some entertainment earlier in the week. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week was “Unmasking Mental Health”. The HERO Club thanks Parkway Co-op for their generous contributions as well as all who supported and contributed during the week.

Roblin HERO Club BBQ

-Pictures courtesy of Roblin Review.

PMH Attends Career Fair in Dauphin

PMH Attends Career Fair in Dauphin

PMH Recruitment Coordinator Savannaha Robertson is ready to greet participants at the Training and Employment Fair held in Dauphin May 14.
PMH Recruitment Coordinator Savannaha Robertson is ready to greet participants at the Training and Employment Fair held in Dauphin May 14.

Prairie Mountain Health Recruitment Coordinators Nicole Gulenchin and Savannaha Robertson were on hand at a career event in Dauphin May 14. The Training and Employment Fair was held at the Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC) Community Centre and was spearheaded by DNRHC and Assiniboine College. The PMH Booth highlighted available careers throughout the community and region and also provided information on the benefits of working in health care.  This was a first-time event held to highlight Parkland opportunities and community connections. Networking with employment organizations and health partners and stakeholders in the area were also key benefits of the one-day local expo.

PMH attends career day at Ebb and Flow First Nation

PMH attends career day at Ebb and Flow First Nation

Addictions booth at Ebb and Flow First Nation Career Day

Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) Addiction Services was on hand at the Ebb and Flow First Nation Career Day on April 30 and took the opportunity to display information on the many health care career opportunities within the health region and provide background on addiction services in general. The one-day event for high school and adult education students featured over 30 booths, and many presenters delivered inspiring messages and guidance to the students in attendance.

One of the many highlights included two young ladies who had the opportunity to share their science fair projects, which won awards at the University of Manitoba science fair. They will try to do the same at an upcoming national science fair. As a bonus, the lead singer from the Manitoba country music band Doc Walker even attended the event, where he gave an impactful speech, performed some songs and then welcomed attendees to get autographs/pictures and learn how to get into the music industry!

PMH Addictions Community Addictions Worker Sesley Sloboda was very pleased with the time spent at the career day.

“We had a great turnout at our booth, with many students interested in learning about our services and exploring a future career with Addiction Services. There was also some wonderful networking with other agencies that will enhance our collaborative efforts to support our clients best. I’m already looking forward to attending Ebb and Flow in the future!”

For more information on PMH careers or Addictions Services, visit the PMH website at prairiemountainhealth.ca

May 2025 | Donations for PMH

May 2025 | Donations for PMH

Donations to Minnedosa Health Centre:

Minnedosa Auxiliary along with Stacey Wilson, CRN, Minnedosa OR and PACU and Kara Burton, CRN, Minnedosa Acute
Pictured with Minnedosa Auxiliary members are Stacey Wilson, CRN, Minnedosa OR and PACU and Kara Burton, CRN, Minnedosa Acute

In 2024/25, our Minnedosa Health District Auxiliary group donated $18,500 towards the purchases of a cast cutter and 1 cataract instrument set to Minnedosa Health Centre.  The benefit of this cast cutter is a healthier environment for staff and patients, due to the fine dust being immediately vacuumed up, with little clean-up afterwards.  The extra cataract set has allowed the Minnedosa Surgical Ophthalmology program  to increase the number of cataract surgeries from 12 to 13 and eventually to 14, per slate.  The cataract waiting times should be reduced much quicker as a result.  Thank you, ladies.

(Pictured with our Auxiliary are Stacey Wilson, CRN, Minnedosa OR and PACU and Kara Burton, CRN, Minnedosa Acute)

Grandview PCH Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Grandview PCH Celebrates 50th Anniversary

It was smiles all around at the Grandview Personal Care Home (PCH) 50th anniversary May 6. PCH manager Aaron Miner and Activities/Recreation Coordinator Jackie Plawicki welcomed care home residents, staff, volunteers and PMH officials to celebrate in the milestone event.

Local band volunteers entertained and photos and memories throughout the years were shared.

The Care Home opened in 1975. At the time , it cost an estimated half a million dollars to build.

PMH CEO Treena Slate thanked all the staff and volunteers past and present for providing quality and compassionate care. She also thanked the community and surrounding area for their continued support.

Treena Slate brings greetings and congratulations on behalf of Prairie Mountain Health to residents, staff, volunteers and the community of Grandview on 50 years of dedicated and compassionate care at Grandview Personal Care Home.
Treena Slate brings greetings and congratulations on behalf of Prairie Mountain Health to residents, staff, volunteers and the community of Grandview on 50 years of dedicated and compassionate care at Grandview Personal Care Home.
: Jackie Plawicki, Grandview PCH Activities/Recreation Coordinator, Aaron Miner, Manager Health Services Grandview PCH, Treena Slate, PMH CEO and Lyle Morran, Mayor, Municipality of Grandview.
From left to right are:  Jackie Plawicki, Grandview PCH Activities/Recreation Coordinator, Aaron Miner, Manager Health Services Grandview PCH, Treena Slate, PMH CEO and Lyle Morran, Mayor, Municipality of Grandview.
 
Many memories were shared as the 50th Anniversary of Grandview PCH took place May 6. It was noted the sod turning was held in 1973, and Premier at that time, Ed Schreyer, attended official public opening ceremonies as part of the community of Grandview’s 75th Birthday celebrations.
Many memories were shared as the 50th Anniversary of Grandview PCH took place May 6. It was noted the sod turning was held in 1973, and Premier at that time, Ed Schreyer, attended official public opening ceremonies as part of the community of Grandview’s 75th Birthday celebrations.
Attendees at the Grandview PCH 50th Anniversary May 6 look through photo albums and share memories following the recognition event.
Attendees at the Grandview PCH 50th Anniversary May 6 look through photo albums and share memories following the recognition event.

Dauphin Hospital Foundation contributes to home care service

Dauphin Hospital Foundation contributes to home care service

The Bidop 3 Vascular Doppler is pictured with Home Care Case Coordinator Jessica Rafacz.
 
The Bidop 3 Vascular Doppler is pictured with Home Care Case Coordinator Jessica Rafacz.

The Home Care Program within Dauphin Community Health Services recently received funding of about $4,000 from the Dauphin Hospital Foundation to purchase a piece of equipment used during initial client assessments on lower limbs.

The Bidop Doppler is used when a non-invasive test, which assesses blood flow in the lower limbs, is needed. These tests are performed on home care clients to determine whether compression therapy is appropriate. They also assist when looking at clients with active wounds below the knee for wound therapy.

The Dauphin Home Care Program services clients in many areas including the City and RM of Dauphin, Municipality of Lakeshore and the communities of Ochre River and Sifton.

Prairie Mountain Health and Dauphin Community Health Services thank the Dauphin Hospital Foundation for their generous contribution.

Brandon Fairview Home Renovation Project getting underway in May

Brandon Fairview Home Renovation Project getting underway in May

Prairie Mountain Health is moving forward on the development of a new care unit at Brandon’s Fairview Home. The first floor of the north tower is undergoing a $2.3 million renovation to create a self-contained 12-bed special needs unit.

Additional supports will be available in this new unit to assist personal care home (PCH) residents requiring  specialized  behavioural care.

The new unit will include space for:

Fairview Home
  • 12 single resident rooms;
  • activity and dining rooms;
  • secure outdoor courtyard space;
  • tub/shower room;
  • quiet room;
  • clinical care areas.

The unit will be designed to be a calm, peaceful environment. It will be staffed with Health Care Aides, Nurses and Activity Workers. Other staff at Fairview will be shared with the unit including: housekeeping and laundry Services, clerical support, nutrition services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Registered Dietitian, Clinical Education, and Pharmacy.

Construction began in May and it’s anticipated the first residents will be within the new unit in 2026. A planning team of staff and stakeholders has been formed to plan and name  the new unit.

Future updates will be provided as planning and construction efforts proceed.

Unmasking Mental Health | Mental Health Week May 5-11

Unmasking Mental Health | Mental Health Week May 5-11

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Living with a mental health or substance use challenge is hard enough; masking those struggles can make it even harder. Struggling with poor mental health or an addiction often forces people to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgement and discrimination. But the heavier the stigma, the heavier the mask becomes, and the more isolated we feel. We often feel like we have to hide our struggles—at work, online, even with loved ones. We’re afraid to open up and be honest with our struggles, because we don’t want to appear weak, or we fear the judgment and misunderstandings that might result. But constant masking can be draining and isolating, which in turn can often make things worse. It can also be a barrier to reaching out for support. Almost 1 in 5 Canadians who need mental health support don’t reach out because they were uncomfortable talking about their struggles.

This May 5-11, Canadians are called to look beyond the surface and see the whole person. We all experience ups and downs in our mental health, and each person’s mental health is affected by unique situations and experiences.  There is no “normal”. By embracing honesty and vulnerability, we open the door to deeper connections and the mental health benefits that come with it. In doing so, we can create a ripple effect of courage and understanding across the country.

This year, a number of special events have been planned in the region to highlight mental health and the ways we can work to unmask it and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health challenges. Check out the list below to see what’s happening this Mental Health Week (May 5-11) in your area:

  • Dauphin:
    • A free workshop on Reducing Stigma around Mental Illness will be presented at the Parkview Lodge lounge (29 2nd Ave. NE), in the back room, on Thursday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Free coffee and donuts available.
  • Roblin:
    • The Roblin HERO Club will be leading a community awareness walk on Wednesday, May 7, with refreshments. The walk will start from the HERO Club (146 Main St.) at 1:00 pm.
    • The Roblin HERO Club will be holding a Hamburger sale at noon at the Co-op Store on Friday, May 9.
  • Swan River:
    • The Canadian Mental Health Association will have a display set up Wednesday, May 7 at the community booth in the Swan Valley Co-op food store. Drop by to pick up information on mental health and chat with a CMHA representative.
    • A free workshop on Reducing Stigma around Mental Illness will be presented at the Swan River Library on Thursday, May 8 at 3:00 pm. Free coffee and donuts available.

Speech-Language Pathology Month – May

Speech-Language Pathology Month – May

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) work with preschool children and adults.

In Preschool Services, services are provided in a client’s home, in a clinic or in a child care centre or preschool setting. In Adult Services, SLPs work with clients in hospitals or in long term care homes. In 2024, a role for SLP was developed in Cancer Care assisting clients in their recovery of swallowing or communication difficulties follow head, neck and throat cancers.

Janelle Lamontagne, fellow SLP, inserting a nasoendoscope into Jordan Hagemeister’s nose during a training session.
Janelle Lamontagne, fellow SLP, inserting a nasoendoscope into Jordan Hagemeister’s nose during a training session.

Jordan Hagemeister has been a SLP for 11 years and works in Cancer Care and Adult Services out of the Brandon Regional Health Centre. To become a SLP, he completed his undergraduate degree in the University of Alberta and then completed his Masters of Science Degree at Minot State University in the United States. He agreed to share about his experience of working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Prairie Mountain Health.

What drew you to working in Cancer Care?

“There is an expanding population of Manitobans that deal with complex issues associated with cancer and the side effects of treatment. There are often significant impacts on a client’s speech, voice, and swallow function. I chose this area because it is challenging work that requires adaptability, creative thinking, and compassion to help improve the quality of life for our clients.”

What is the most enjoyable part of your work?

“Building connection with the clients and helping them solve their problems, educating them, and empowering them to take control of their care and promote self-advocacy.”

Why did you choose Speech-Language Pathology as a career?

“For me working with the adult population is a blend of my passions including neurology, physiology, and psychology. It is a career that challenges the mind while providing valuable services to clients with complex and challenging needs. It is very rewarding to practice a profession where you help make a difference in people’s lives.”

SLPs working in adult services often work with clients living with swallowing difficulties (called dysphagia). SLPs in PMH have worked hard over the last 1.5 years to obtain this advanced competency in order to visualize a client’s anatomy at the back of their throat in order to accurately diagnose, treat and intervene when a client has swallowing difficulties.

If you are or know of a young person who might be considering Speech-Language Pathology as a career, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions you may have.