Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
Hours of Operation
PLEASE NOTE:
– Hours listed above are subject to change. Continue to visit us here and follow Prairie Mountain Health on social media for updates and current information. This clinic does not do x-rays on site.
Schedule an Appointment
- All appointments are in person. No virtual care available.
- Booking is only allowed 24-48 hours in advance
- CANCELLATIONS – If you are unable to attend your booked appointment, please cancel by calling us or using the online booking system. This allows us to offer the appointment time to someone else in need.
Need help booking online? See our frequently asked questions about the online Medical Navigator booking system.
Call to book 204-578-2590
144 – 6th Street, Brandon
**Walk-in: Is available but limited. You will be given a time to return or you can choose to stay and wait.
Need help booking online? See our frequently asked questions about the online Medical Navigator booking system.
If you are experiencing trouble breathing, chest pains, severe asthma or another medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency department.
The Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic is an option for:
- When you can’t see your family doctor or regular health care provider.
- Non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries requiring attention but not an emergency.
- To access a wide range of services by primary care providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses.
- To see a social worker for assistance with a number of services to help you navigate life.
Location
Services Definitions
All Services
When you see this in the schedule above, this means a primary care provider is available, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner will be on site.
Nurse Managed Care
Occasionally you may see under the hours of operation listed above “exceptions” where our clinic is only open for nurse managed care. This means only a nurse is available (no doctor or nurse practitioner on site). Our nurses can provide services such as immunizations & dressing changes. The nurse cannot provide sick notes, prescriptions or refills, complete pre-operative assessments, driver’s medical assessments, or order lab tests or X-rays.
Social Worker
Social Workers are here to support clients of the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic(MIIC) by connecting clients with appropriate services and community resources.
- Help completing paperwork, i.e. birth certificate, MB health card, etc.
- Help navigating services and connect people with community services and resources such as employment income assistance, home care, Pharmacare, etc.
- Help with life stressors, i.e. Financial difficulties, access to basic needs such as food, shelter, health care, medicine, etc.
ABPI Testing
An ABPI test is a non-invasive test to determine blood flow in lower legs.
- If you have a history of diabetes, high cholesterol, tobacco use, high blood pressure or are over the age of 65, consider having a ABPI test.
- The appointment takes 45 minutes and clients must be able to lie flat for at least 30 minutes.
- Clients must have a primary care provider where the results can be sent to.
- Must have appointment. Call 204-578-2590 to book.
Kidney Health Clinic
- Have your blood and urine tested to determine your kidney function.
- Getting a blood or urine test is important to detect kidney damage at an early stage to determine the appropriate treatment.
- Symptoms of kidney disease take a long time to appear. Sometimes people do not know if there is a problem.
- One of the main jobs of the kidneys is to remove wastes from the blood and return the cleaned blood back to the body.
Frequently asked questions
Is walk-in service available?
Yes. Walk-in service is available but limited. Once walk-in slots are filled, we’ll gladly schedule you for the next available clinic date. To ensure same-day or next-day service, we strongly recommend booking online or call ahead.
Who should come to this clinic?
Visit our clinic if you have:
- flu like symptoms
- cough and congestion
- sore throat, ear, eye
- fever that persists
- minor fractures/sprains/strains
- rashes
- abdominal pain
- painful urination
- vomiting or persistent diarrhea
- minor cuts that will not stop bleeding
Or if you need:
- ABPI testing
- STBBI testing and treatment
- Assistance from a social worker
What if my health issues are more severe than I thought?
If you require more urgent or emergency care we will ensure you are connected with the right kind of care for your needs immediately.
Should I call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department?
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department if you have:
- chest pain or tightness
- severe difficulty breathing
- uncontrollable bleeding
- sudden weakness or paralysis
- loss of consciousness, seizure
- poisoning or overdose
- severe cuts that may require stitches
- ongoing fever in infants
- major trauma (life or limb threatening injury)
- weakness/numbness on one side/slurred speech
- confusion/change in mental state
- head or eye injury
- severe allergic reaction/asthma attack
- severe burns
- concussion/fainting
- broken bones & dislocated joints
I am uncertain about my medical condition; who can I call for guidance on where I should go?
Call Health Links – Info Santé at toll free – 1-888-315-9257 or 204-788-8200.
Do I need a Manitoba Health Card?
Yes, please bring your card if you have one. If you do not have a card, we can still help you.
Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the clinic is wheelchair accessible from both the front and back entrances with accessibility parking being available at the back of the building. If you require assistance to enter the building through the back entrance, or if the door is locked, please ring the doorbell and a staff person will come and assist you.
Is accessibility parking available?
Yes there is designated wheelchair accessible parking at the back of the building. If you require assistance to enter the building through the back entrance, or if the door is locked, please ring the doorbell and a staff person will come and assist you.
Is free parking available?
Yes there is a parking lot next to the building. There is also metered parking on the street.
Do you offer mental health and addiction support?
Our health care providers will talk to you about your needs and connect you to the right care.
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I need help booking my appointment online
Need help booking online? See our frequently asked questions about the online Medical Navigator booking system.
Do I need to cancel my appointment if I am unable to attend?
Yes. If you are unable to attend your booked appointment, please cancel by calling us or using the online booking system. This allows us to offer the appointment time to someone else in need.