We are committed to restoring services within our community as quickly as possible. As of July 14, the following therapy services have temporarily relocated and are in operation in Dauphin.
Outpatient Physiotherapy Services
NEW LOCATION: St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, 703 Jackson Street, Dauphin, MB R7N 2N2
Phone: 204-638-2164
Fax: 204-629-3430
A referral from your primary health provider is required.
Temporary changes to Dauphin Cancer Care services due to flooding
Updated July 9, 2026
Dauphin Regional Health Centre is closed due to flooding, and no services are being provided at the hospital. All cancer care services previously provided at the CancerCare Clinic in the hospital have moved to new locations, some within Dauphin, and some in other communities, described below.
We understand this may be stressful and inconvenient. Please know that CancerCare Manitoba and Prairie Mountain Health are working together to make sure you continue to receive the care you need as safely as possible.
What you need to know
Your cancer care continues — safely, at a new location.
Appointments with your cancer doctor will continue — by phone, or in person at the Dauphin Medical Clinic, 622 3rd Street,SW, which is located across from the hospital.
If your appointment was by phone or virtual, it will go ahead as planned.
If your treatment or appointment was scheduled at the CancerCare Clinic in the hospital, it will be moved to a new location. Your care team will contact you directly to discuss where your treatment will take place, such as Russell, Neepawa or Brandon.
Your appointment time may also need to change. We will book you as close to your original date and time as possible, and your care team will make sure any change is safe for your treatment plan.
We are coordinating appointments, bloodwork and treatments whenever possible to reduce travel and make your care as convenient as we can.
Other temporary service changes
Bloodwork: Ste. Rose du Lac Health Centre
Care for ports and central lines: Available at community facilities, including Ste. Rose du Lac, Grandview and Roblin. Your care team will let you know where to go.
Hormone injections: Now provided at the Dauphin Medical Clinic ([ADDRESS]), moved from the CancerCare Clinic in the hospital.
Cancer medications taken by mouth (pill-based): Prescriptions will be sent to your local community pharmacy. The Dauphin Community Pharmacy remains open.
Do I need to call?
Most patients do not need to call. Your care team will contact you directly.
If your appointment is more than 7 days away: Please wait to hear from your care team. We will contact you if anything changes.
If your appointment is within the next 7 days: If you have not heard from your care team and you have questions, please call the Dauphin Cancer Care team (temporarily based in Russell) at 204-773-7550 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm).
Travelling to another community for treatment?
Before you travel, check Manitoba 511 for current road conditions, as some roads may be closed or damaged.
If travelling to another location is difficult for you, please tell your care team. We will work with you to find the safest and best option for your care.
We review these arrangements regularly and will update this page as more information becomes available. For current facility status, please visit the Dauphin Regional Health Centre Services Updates webpage.
To register or ask questions Email us at [email protected] A confirmation email will be provided to you with all the details.
Provincial summer student recruitment in PMH
Provincial summer student initiative continues to prove popular in PMH
PMH has sponsored 10 medical student positions this year for the Discover Health Careers initiative. Pictured are Jeffrey Li and Dr. Kelsey Connelly who are participating this year in Brandon.
It’s summertime, and for some eager students, early exposure to health care careers can be a valuable experience that influences their future decisions. Discover Health Careers Manitoba (formerly the ‘Home for the Summer’ program) offers term positions to students within the health region to provide a ‘hands-on’ experience in clinical, hospital or healthcare site environments that apply to their areas of training. The program initially started with medical students and extends to nursing and allied healthcare students (including career areas like public/community health nursing and pharmacy). PMH and Shared Health cost share the initiative.
PMH offers 26 approved positions this year in Pharmacy, Primary Care, Mental Health, Therapy Services, Acute Care, Public Health, and Nutrition Services. For first and second-year medical students, PMH has sponsored 10 positions in Neepawa, Virden, Deloraine and Brandon (in Brandon the areas include Anesthesia, Obstetrics-Gynecology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology, the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and Hospitalists).
Dr. Sydney McLaughlin is preparing to start her first year of Residency in Neepawa based out of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. In 2022, she spent eight weeks through the program at the clinic in Neepawa. In 2023, she participated in various locations including Dauphin, Ste. Rose, Killarney and Neepawa. She spent time seeing patients with a preceptor in a variety of clinical situations, and appreciated opportunities to advance her education.
“I found the experience to be very rewarding and a great way to continue my learning over the summer in order to further prepare myself for my clerkship years in medical school. ‘Home for the Summer’ gave me the opportunity to explore my career options while also earning an income that helped to pay for my medical school. This is something that I am very thankful I had the opportunity to pursue,” McLaughlin stated.
Students must be enrolled in a healthcare training program that fits a future need for PMH. The duration of sponsored positions varies depending on the type. Medical students’ positions are up to a maximum of six weeks. The maximum duration for nursing, allied health, and other positions is 10 weeks. The program requires an agreed-upon time commitment; students do not start or finish simultaneously.
More information on this program, as well as other Discover Health Careers initiatives, can be seen at healthcareersmanitoba.ca or Students.
Question & Answer with Dr. Sydney McLaughlin
Dr. Sydney McLaughlin holds her University of Manitoba diploma.
Dr. Sydney McLaughlin, who is preparing to start her Residency this summer in Neepawa answered some questions for us with her insight of the Discover Health Careers program. She previously participated in the Discover Health Careers (formerly known as Home for the Summer Program) in 2022 and 2023.
Can you elaborate on where you participated in the (formerly Home for the Summer) program, what you did during those weeks, and generally how you found it?
I participated in the Home for the Summer (HFTS) program during the summers of 2022 and 2023. In 2022, I spent all eight weeks of my employment at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa. During my second summer, I spent time at various locations throughout Manitoba, including Neepawa, Killarney, Ste. Rose du Lac, and Dauphin.
During these weeks I spent my time seeing patients with my preceptor in a variety of clinical situations. A typical week would include spending time in the clinic, shifts in the emergency department, seeing inpatients, helping with obstetrics, and spending some time in the operating room, either as an assist during surgical procedures or working with the anesthesia team.
I found the experience to be very rewarding and a great way to continue my learning over the summer in order to further prepare myself for my clerkship years in medical school. HFTS gave me the opportunity to explore my career options while also earning an income that helped to pay for my medical school. This is something that I am very thankful I had the opportunity to pursue.
Did anything stand out to you during that “Home for the Summer” experience? Any key learnings? Any preceptors that should be acknowledged?
HFTS taught me many things, not only about clinical medicine, but also about life in medicine and how to cope with the challenges that come with pursuing a career in medicine. I had a variety of preceptors throughout my time in HFTS that offered advice on work life balance and how to build a rewarding career. It also gave me the opportunity to further develop my procedural skills, as I gained more confidence in suturing, emergency room procedures, and management of obstetrical cases.
Dr. Sandra Wiebe was my preceptor in Neepawa for both of my summers. She provided me with lots of guidance not only for furthering my clinical medicine learning, but also my bedside manner and professional development. I am very grateful for the summers I got to spend with her and look forward to learning from her more in the future.
Dr. Brian Milligan also provided me with lots of guidance and was very great at involving me in any procedures that came up around the hospital and gave me the opportunity to learn from him whenever possible!
How have you turned that previous experience into furthering your career path? Where are you now in your health care career journey?
HFTS solidified my interest in rural medicine. I knew when I started medical school that I wanted to practice in a rural community, but having the opportunity to participate in HFTS allowed me to experience the scope of practice of a rural family physician and further strengthened my decision to pursue rural medicine as a career choice. I am now just about to start my residency in rural family medicine in my home community of Neepawa. I am looking forward to returning home and giving back to my community and continuing to learn from so many amazing physicians!
Any other comments about the initiative you feel would be worth mentioning?
HFTS is a great initiative for not only exposing medical students to rural medicine, but also giving health regions an opportunity to recruit medical students that are soon to be participating in the CaRMS match! I would highly recommend that any student pursuing a career in medicine give the program a try as it can open doors and create opportunities for learning and career advancement. It also offers great exposure to rural medicine, which may help some students to realize a career in rural medicine is perfect for them!
BRHC Critical Care Centre – Transforming Critical Care for Our Region
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.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. It can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems.
Due to the growing number of MEASLES cases, the Manitoba Government has expanded the eligibility criteria for MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA (MMR) vaccine.
If you think you have measles, were exposed, or have questions:
Call Healthlinks at 1-888-315-9257 (24hours/7 days) It’s important to avoid contact with others Stay home from work, school or childcare centres Contact your primary care provider for assessment and testing
Call first!
It’s important to call and tell your primary care provider or health care facility you may have measles BEFORE you visit their office or health care centre so they are prepared and can prevent exposing others
Symptoms include
Fever
Cough and runny nose
Red, watery eyes
Red, blotchy rash that spreads across the body
There is no cure
Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms
Help stop the spread
Make sure you and your children are up to date on vaccines
PMH making physician recruitment gains: 32 doctors recruited in last year
PMH making physician recruitment gains: 32 doctors recruited in last year
Through proactiveness, persistence and partnerships, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has made gains in filling physician vacancies over the last year. Dr. Adrian Fung, PMH Chief Medical Officer, says the vacancy picture is improving, with 32 doctors recruited to work within PMH communities since last April. He says this is a credit to the region’s recruitment team and continued collaboration with health-care partners and stakeholders.
PMH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adrian Fung
“About a year ago, we were short about 87 doctors, which, at the time, made some headlines. Since then, we’ve worked hard to recruit and retain physicians here. In the last year, we’ve recruited 32 new physicians, which is about a 30 percent improvement in our physician shortage rate. We are making headway, but we’ll continue to push ahead as there is much more work to do,” Fung stated.
Since last April, PMH has successfully recruited 17 doctors within Brandon who are either specialists, hospitalists or both. The region has also recruited 15 family physicians to Brandon, Dauphin, Deloraine, Grandview, Hamiota, Killarney, Neepawa, Ste. Rose and Virden.
PMH hired an additional physician recruitment coordinator about a year ago and now has two full-time staff dedicated to recruitment and retention. They are supported by other medical services team administration staff. The team works closely with the provincial health care recruitment and retention office.
Dr. Fung acknowledges that the challenges in recruiting exist across the country and even globally. Like other health regions, PMH went through staff retention challenges during the peak and immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors, like all health-care professionals, went through extreme stressors including burnout. At the moment, physician retention is impacted by those reaching retirement age.
“It’s not a secret, we have to work extremely hard to sell ourselves. What makes this a better place to live and work is what we have to offer collectively within communities, our lower costs of living, and our natural attractions. We will always be willing to explore new ideas, because we will always be in a position where we need health-care professionals.”
There’s been a lot of work on recruitment provincially, regionally, and locally. Community engagement continues to push success.
“We recently did a presentation to Brandon City Council through their Economic Development Board to partner on new physician recruitment support initiatives. We continue to have communities involved with our medical student workshops (Rural Week in May and Student Rural Interest Group in January). If communities have ideas, we want to listen,” he stated.
Dr. Fung says health care recruitment, including physician recruitment, is everybody’s business. The region often recruits a person for a health care position and, in some cases, needs to connect a person’s spouse to another job in a community. Additional family questions about schools, extra-curricular activities, and other support also exist.
“We’re very proud of our community partnerships. One of our strengths is showing off our lifestyle opportunities and what we offer within our diverse region. No matter where a physician is from, connecting them with communities is key. We will continue to build on these connections in the future. We’ll continue to emphasize that people should come and enjoy our good nature!”
What else is the region doing in physician recruitment?
The Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit in Dauphin holds an annual ‘Farm Day’.
PMH has strong partnerships with the University of Manitoba and well-established Residency Programs(Brandon Satellite Campus and Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit, based in Dauphin), which have provided exceptional opportunities for physicians to train in rural settings and have further increased the number of physicians who remain to practice in rural and more remote communities. The Brandon program has been training physicians for rural opportunities for 12 years, and Dauphin’s site recently celebrated its 30th year of training in 2023.
In Neepawa, a two-year medical residency training program commenced in July 2024. The U of M Residency Program, based within the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic, started with two Year 1 Residents, who will graduate in 2026.
A new two-year residency program commenced in Neepawa in 2024.
PMH participates in two annual medical student recruitment initiatives for first- and second-year U of M medical students. The Student Rural Interest Group workshop is held at the end of January and Rural Week takes place at the end of May. These student-led initiatives promote the career and lifestyle opportunities that rural healthcare centres and communities offer. We held two separate rural interest group weekends for the first time this year. In late January, RIG workshops were held in Brandon and Killarney. It featured 75 students, the most ever. In early February, we held a separate workshop in Swan River, in partnership with the local recruitment and retention committee in Swan River, which drew the interest of 19 students.
PMH continues to sponsor physicians through the provincial Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG). The ‘IMG Program’ assists foreign-trained doctors in obtaining their medical licenses to be able to practice as primary care (family) physicians in Manitoba. IMG physicians agree to practice in their respective communities for four years in return for regional sponsorship. The Program is supported by the University of Manitoba —Max Rady College of Medicine, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and Manitoba Health. In 2023/2024, these communities included Swan River, Russell, Virden, Hamiota, and Glenboro. All of the physicians commenced work in September/October 2023. In 2024-2025, eight physicians are going through the Program and will be placed in PMH communities later this fall. These include Swan River (3), Roblin (2), Virden, Neepawa and Souris.
Swan River hosted 19 medical students in February 2025
Continuing to recruit and retain Physician and Clinical Assistants (PAs) (CAs) in the region. Currently, we utilize these positions in the BRHC Hospitalist Program, PMH Surgical Program, BRHC Anesthesia Program, BRHC Renal Program, and Acute Care Medicine (rural) Program.
PMH continues to attend special recruitment events throughout the year, including the annual Provincial Family Medicine Residents’ Retreat. In the fall of 2025, the region will play host to the event in Brandon. The interactive job fair affords many recruiters, including Regional Health Authorities and physician clinics throughout the province, to showcase their respective areas to prospective doctors. PMH makes great connections and stays in touch with those interested in rural medicine.
PMH attends special recruitment events throughout the year. The region will host the provincial Family Medicine Residents’ Retreat this fall.
Accreditation Award 2024
PMH Receives National Accreditation Recognition
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is pleased to announce that it recently received its national accreditation designation—its third since the health region was formed in 2012—following on-site surveys that took place in the region in May. Accreditation Canada affirmed PMH was successful meeting 97 per cent of surveyed criteria. PMH also met 23 out of 30 Required Organizational Practices (ROPs). Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate says Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum framework affects everyone in the organization and helps assess all aspects of operations, from Board and Leadership, to care and services, to infrastructure.
“The survey results reinforce what we know, and what we are so proud of, which is the professionalism of our staff, our accreditation teams, physicians and health partners who are dedicated to providing care to the patients, residents and clients that we serve,” Slate stated. “This designation demonstrates PMH’s commitment towards quality improvement efforts by continually monitoring, evaluating and enhancing all of our programs and services to provide better care within our region”. Accreditation Canada, which conducted the on-site assessments May 26- May 31, helps improve outcomes through independent assessments against global standards. Some highlights noted within the final report included:
The survey team, consisting of 17 surveyors from across Canada, evaluated PMH programs and services against 23 standards sets across 49 locations in multiple programs and services;
Since the last review in 2022, surveyors noted PMH has successfully managed through the COVID-19 pandemic. The patient’s focus group recognized the efforts of the staff in supporting patients and the community throughout this unprecedented period;
Stakeholder and health partner engagement was acknowledged and recognized. PMH works to obtain feedback from patients on their programs and services to advance quality care and ensure there is constant connections with individuals served;
Recruitment and retention of staff remains a challenge. Surveyors noted the region continues to advance strategies to hire appropriate staff, often engaging in innovative approaches. Educational partners, municipal officials, and community partners recognize the challenges facing the organization while, at the same time, confirming the commitment that PMH has made to engage with them and deliver on shared solutions;
Surveyors also noted the lack of a consistent electronic patient record across the system. Additional work is required to modernize medication administration systems.
Support is available to our healthcare staff during strike action
We acknowledge the potential psychological and emotional impact strike action may have on healthcare workers during this period. This can be especially strong following the pandemic. We know this time may feel uncertain, and stress levels can be high. Support is available to you whenever you may need it.
Even though the strike is no longer forthcoming, you still may feel the need for personal support.
Supports available to all staff:
Access support through your wellbeing team at 1-844-820-2010 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00
This is a one-on-one support line for all staff. Call to speak with our dedicated Wellbeing Leaders for personalized support. They are here for you to listen, provide support, and connect you with any appropriate resources to help you navigate this challenging time.
Drop-in virtual wellbeing practice sessions for all staff: Dates and times to be announced.
Supports available through your Manager: Wellbeing Check-Ins and On-Site or Virtual Drop-In
Supports available through your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access support from your Manitoba Blue Cross EAP 24/7 at 204-786-8880 or 1-800-590-5553 (toll free) or [email protected]
Support for leaders: Consultation support is available to assist leaders in supporting their team and organizing services on-site or virtually.
Other Resources
The Mental Health & Wellness Resource Finder provides a number of mental health, wellness, and addictions supports and resources for you and those you care about.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) is available specifically for health care workers to improve mental well-being: https://cbtm.ca/cbtm-programs/healthcare-workers/
Mindfulness Meditation Videos with Dr. Jo Ann Unger:
Strike actions impact everyone differently. Some will have modified duties or increased workloads and others will be on the picket lines. Emotions can run high for everyone, from employees to patients and their families. Leaders will need to balance keeping operations running with supporting their teams’ wellbeing. Patients and their families may have questions or concerns about the changes that are unfolding around them.
It’s normal to feel stressed during a strike. Our bodies and minds react to the uncertainty and changes around us. The longer the strike lasts, the more stress we might feel, similar to other crises but over a longer period. During a strike, we may have physical symptoms like headaches, tiredness, trouble sleeping, or an upset stomach. Mentally, we may find it hard to concentrate, feel distracted or confused, or have negative thoughts. Emotionally, feelings like frustration, anger, fear, or anxiety are common. Some people may feel numb or detached. This stress can also affect our behaviour, like withdrawing from our relationships or everyday activities.
Not everyone will react in the same way. How we feel depends on factors like the stress we’re already carrying from current or past events such as the pandemic. For those already under a lot of pressure, the strike can feel even more overwhelming. However, past challenges can remind us of how we’ve coped before and what has helped us through tough times.
What you can do for yourself during this time:
Monitor Your Perceptions: A strike is tough for everyone. We may start feeling blame or guilt which can affect our relationship with coworkers. When we are tired, it can be harder to show compassion to others. It’s helpful to remember that we will still be working together after the strike is over.
Stay Informed: Knowing what’s happening can reduce anxiety and uncertainty.
Build a Support Network: Connect with your peers and build support. Sharing feelings and concerns with coworkers can help. It’s also okay to take time for yourself to focus on other activities and interests.
Practice Self-Care: Prioritizing self-care activities you enjoy can to help reduce stress.
Stay Active: Movement releases endorphins which supports our moods.
Limit News Consumption: While staying informed is important, too much exposure to news, can increase anxiety for some.
Practice Mindfulness, Grounding and/or Breathing: Mindfulness techniques can help you stay grounded and manage stress.
Advocate for Your Needs: If you need specific accommodations or support during this time, don’t hesitate to ask.
Know Your Rights: Be aware of your rights and obligations as an employee. This can reduce anxiety about potential repercussions.
Seek Professional Help: If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or other challenges, consider seeking professional help. Please see resources below. Resources
