Brandon’s 6th Street will be the location for the city’s first Minor Injury Clinic.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara said today, “This clinic is all about convenience and quick care for Brandon families. It’s great news for parents when their kid needs stitches or a cast or anyone who needs to see a doctor for non-urgent care and doesn’t want to spend hours in a waiting room. Our government promised to create more of these clinics across the province and I’m pleased we will soon open our first one in Brandon.”
The Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic will be located on the main level of 144 Sixth St. in Brandon and operate seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Patients will have an option to access walk-in care or book an appointment in advance.
“This new clinic will be a great alternative when you need care but do not require a visit to the emergency department,” said Treena Slate, CEO, Prairie Mountain Health. “We are proud of how our staff have pulled together and are working hard to have this clinic open and ready to deliver high-quality patient care and ease the demand on emergency departments.”
The clinic will be staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners and other health-care professionals who will provide support for minor health concerns including minor injuries. Some examples include suspected fractures and sprains, rashes, fevers, sore throats or ears, abdominal pain, eye infections, colds and coughs. Staff will be able to further connect patients to additional services that may be needed, said Asagwara.
The clinic aligns with provincial goals to expand primary care capacity within the region.
“I’m so pleased to see that our government is moving forward with an expansion of the minor injury clinic model for Brandon, which will connect Brandonites with the care they need,” said Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Glen Simard. “Today’s announcement shows that our government is making progress on our promise to fix health care across our province. Our government recognizes the task ahead, and we’re up to the job of delivering for Manitobans and the Westman region.”
Brandon’s clinic is one of the first minor injury and illness clinics in the province alongside one operating on Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg and two more that are set to open in Winnipeg.
