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BRHC Critical Care Centre – Transforming Critical Care for Our Region

$4 Million Capital Campaign Project taken on by the BRHC Foundation

Every moment matters in critical care. For patients facing life-threatening medical emergencies, access to high-quality intensive care can mean the difference between life and death. The new Critical Care Centre at the Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) will provide life-saving services to individuals across our region, offering advanced care, state-of-the-art equipment, and an improved healing environment. As the only Intensive Care Unit (ICU) between Winnipeg and Regina on the number one highway, this facility will be a lifeline for patients from a vast geographic area.

The demand for critical care services continues to rise, and our current infrastructure needs to expand to meet increasing acute care requirements, elevate Brandon to an intermediate care site, and support the provincial growing needs. The new Critical Care Centre will provide:

  • Main Level: A larger, more efficient ICU with an expanded capacity from 10 to 16 beds
    • Large single rooms to improve patient/family experience
  • Second Floor – 30 higher-acuity medical beds to support patients requiring specialized care
    • Large single rooms with washrooms and showers, better equipped to manage complex cases requiring close monitoring and treatment
  • Modern equipment and technology to enhance treatment outcomes.
  • Beautiful outdoor courtyard to provide a place of healing and rest for patients, families and staff

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation has taken on this capital campaign project, “A Foundation for Care,” to raise $ 4 million.  To reach this goal, the Foundation will invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us in this life-saving initiative. Your generosity will directly impact the quality of critical care available in our region. This new facility will not only serve Brandon but will also support communities across the region. Patients from rural areas, small towns, and remote communities rely on the BRHC for advanced medical care. This will reduce patient transfer to larger, more distant hospitals and keep patients near their families and support networks.

We value our donors and want to acknowledge their generosity in meaningful ways. To express gratitude, the Foundation is offering various donation packages, which will be available through the Foundation office.

Your contribution is more than a donation—it is an investment in the health and well-being of our entire region. By supporting the new Critical Care Centre, you ensure that patients needing urgent, life-saving care have access to the best medical resources available close to home.

Medical professionals will benefit from improved infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment, and increased capacity to provide exceptional care, ultimately improving job satisfaction. This also helps recruit and retain professionals in the city and surrounding communities.

For more information on how you can support this vital project, please contact the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation today at [email protected] or call 204-578-4227 or stop by their office located in the Brandon Regional Health Centre main level.

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier future. Join us in making this vision a reality.

Rendering of Critical Care Building at Brandon Regional Health Centre

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Wildfire Updates

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

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

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Send Well Wishes
Send Well Wishes to your family & friends who have been relocated to one of our hospitals or personal care homes.
Once received, staff will print, seal & deliver your message between 8am - 4pm, weekdays. You will need to indicate the name of the facility in which the client is staying.
Send Well Wishes
Canadian Red Cross Evacuee Registration
MB Wildfire evacuees are encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross to receive assistance
Register Now

Resources for Facilities

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15

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Date & Time: June 11, 2025, 12:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description: This annual event will bring together a panel of experts and advocates to inform, inspire and mobilize large audiences about elder abuse and neglect, ageism and healthy ageing.

Registration: Register HERE


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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day! The purpose of this day is to promote a better understanding of elder abuse and neglect and what we can do to prevent it in the future. There are many different types of elder abuse, ranging from physical, emotional, spiritual and financial, to name a few.

What can YOU do to make a difference on this day?

  • Start a conversation with friends and family about elder abuse and any of the above-listed resources.
  • Visit a senior- they can be your neighbour, someone in assisted living or personal care home!
  • Engage in meaningful conversations on social media regarding the impact of Elder Abuse on you or a loved one. Use any of the following #hashtags #BeBoldAgeWithAttitude #WEAAD2025
  • Wear purple in solidarity.
  • Attend a local event! Visit https://eapon.ca/weaad to find an event near you! Or, if you are in the Brandon area, visit the Shopper Mall on Friday, June 13 and check out Brandon Health Checks Elder Abuse information booth for further information! They will be set near the Food court!
  • Attend the National virtual event above entitled Be Bold: Aging with Attitude!
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If you or someone you know may be experiencing any form of elder abuse, there are many supports available in Manitoba to help:

Seniors’ Abuse Support Line

Call the Seniors Abuse Support Line and speak to a trained and caring counsellor. To learn more about seniors abuse and about staying safe, remember that help is just a phone call away. You can call the Seniors Abuse Support Line even when you are not sure that what you are experiencing is abuse. All calls are free & confidential.

Toll-free:  1-888-896-7183

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults

Confidential consultation, assessment and counselling services are provided to seniors who are victims of abuse.

Toll Free:  1-888-333-3121

Website:  www.aosupportservices.ca

Protection for Persons in Care Office

This Office is responsible for receiving and investigating reports of alleged abuse or neglect while receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or any other designated health facility. If a person’s life or well-being is in immediate danger, take steps to ensure the person’s safety first, then call the PPCP’s confidential, toll-free line.

Toll-Free:  1-866-440-6366 (outside Winnipeg)

TTY Toll Free:  1-776-855-0511

E-mail:  [email protected]

Website:  www.gov.mb.ca/health/protection

Together, we can increase awareness and reduce the stigma associated with Elder Abuse!

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Summer Safety

After a long, cold winter, the warm summer weather is welcome.

Hot summer days are a reprieve from the long, cold winter season.  While heat brings life to gardens and crops, excessive heat and sun exposure can lead to medical and environmental concerns. To make the most of our short summer season, we must be prepared for situations that may arise.

The sun’s rays feel warm on our skin, but damage from the sun can occur quickly.  Preparation is key to enjoying the sun safely.  Before heading out, apply sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher to parts not covered by clothing. Don’t forget the often-overlooked parts such as ears, nose, lips, neck and exposed scalp.  Next, cover up with a layer of clothing, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.  Limit time in the sun between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun’s rays are strongest.  Finally, seek shade in nature under trees or bring an umbrella or shelter to make your own shady space.  Find out more on this topic at Enjoy the Sun Safely | Canadian Cancer Society

Extreme heat has become common as early as May in recent years.  Medical concerns can arise in extreme conditions, such as working outdoors or for older adults and those with chronic health conditions.  Drink water, seek cool spaces, find shade, limit activity and check on those at higher risk. 

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When It’s Hot Poster

Wildfires raging across the province have led to poor air quality, causing some Manitobans to experience irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, as well as coughing or wheezing.  Reduce exposure to smoke by limiting outdoor activities and keeping windows and doors closed, especially during air quality alerts.  Learn more about Wildfire smoke and your health by following this link. Wildfire smoke and your health – Canada.ca

In times of extreme heat, forest fires, and storms, being prepared makes a difference.  Learn how to watch for changing weather and reduce environmental effects on the body before a situation arises.

Consider preparing an emergency kit with supplies to last your household for 72 hours, including shelf-stable food, water, first aid supplies, and medication.   Advance preparation will allow you to consider what is necessary should your home be without water and power or if you are evacuated outside your community.

Information on preparing an emergency kit is located on the Government of Canada’s website, accessed through this link.  Get Prepared: Home

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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.

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June is Pride Month

Public Health Nurses, Jordan Sophasath and Tricia Turner at Neepawa Pride in 2024
Jordan Sophasath, Public Health Nurse and Tricia Turner, Public Health Nurse at Neepawa Pride in 2024

June is Pride Month, all employees within PMH celebrate everyone in our 2SLGBTQSI+ community! Here are some events within Manitoba, Happy Pride!

Celebrations in Manitoba

  • Pride at the Leg Thursday, May 29, 2025 Learn more
  • Winnipeg Trans March Saturday, May 31, 2025 Learn more
  • Pride Winnipeg Parade on Sunday June 1, 2025 Learn more
  • Pembina Valley Pride Carman, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Learn more
  • Winnipegosis Pride Sunday June 8, 2025 Learn more
  • Paint with Pride Neepawa Sunday June 8, 2025 Learn more
  • Dauphin Walk with Pride Friday June 13, 2025 Learn more
  • Brandon Pride March on Saturday June 14, 2025. Learn more
  • Pride Portage la Prairie, Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • Neepawa’s got Pride Sunday September 14 2025

If you are hosting an event in your community, please share those details by emailing [email protected], and we would be happy to share that information on our website and on our social media channels.

Support Services

Visit our Gender Affirming Care Clinic page for information on services available to you within Prairie Mountain Health.

Read stories from members of 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allies within Manitoba’s health care community.

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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.

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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

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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)

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Men’s Health Week

As Father’s Day approaches, we celebrate Men’s Health Week (June 9-15 )! Men’s health week aims to improve men’s health by providing education, health services, and encouraging men to take responsibility for their health. 

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  • Men’s Mental Health matters, males also experience loneliness and depression and have a higher incidence of suicide than women.
  • Men’s physical health matters. Canadian Men’s Health Week – Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca)), revealed that about 29% are obese; 82% do not meet physical activity guidelines; 76% do not eat healthy food and 35 % do not get enough sleep.

Here are some easy ways to get involved:

  1. Schedule a Health Check-up: Encourage the men in your life to schedule regular check-ups with their healthcare providers. Routine screenings, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and prostate exams, can help detect potential health concerns early on, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
  2. Make a Small Change! Visit Don’t Change Much – Easy Health Tips For Guys (dontchangemuch.ca)

You Matter and Your Health Matters!

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