Medical / Health
Dial 911 for Police, Fire, Ambulance or Poison Treatment. Call only for serious life-threatening situations.
Give your location (land description in rural areas) and describe the emergency. Keep location information by the phone.
The operator will ask questions and tell you what to do until help arrives –help is coming even if you can’t talk.
Calling an ambulance can cost $200 or more and is not covered through Manitoba Health. An ambulance should be called in life threatening situations.
Public Health Services
Emergency Medical Services
The Arborg & District Health Centre (hospital) is located at
Family Doctor
Most people have a family doctor who they see for general health problems or for regular check-ups. You must make an appointment to see any doctor. You often need a referral from a family doctor to see a specialist.
If you have health records from your home country, bring them with you to show to your new doctor.
Family doctors take appointments in the medical clinic. Phone to make a doctor’s appointment.
- Arborg Medical Clinic,
- Riverton Community Health Centre,
You can also have an appointment with a nurse practitioner in Riverton.
Health Links 1-888-315-9257
You can phone the nurse at Health Links to ask medical questions 24 hours a day.
The registered nurse can give you help and advice.
Public Health
Public Health nurses do immunizations for all ages, childbirth classes and visits after birth, breast feeding assistance, speech/hearing checks and school readiness. Call the public health nurse for information.
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- Riverton Community Health Centre,
Manitoba Health (Medicare)
Manitoba Health (Medicare) is provincial health insurance that pays for basic medical care for all permanent residents of
Private Health Services
The following services ARE NOT covered under Manitoba Health Insurance. Costs vary, so call to compare.
Dental Care
Dentists are available for teeth care at:
- Arborg Dental Centre, 145 Sunset Blvd, Arborg, 376-2624
Eye Care
An optometrist is the first contact for eye care. Children under 18 can have one free eye examination per year. You can get an appointment, buy eyeglasses and contact lenses at:
- Oakley Vision Center, 145 Sunset Blvd, Arborg, 376-5566
Medication and Prescriptions
Pharmacies or drug stores carry many medicines that you can buy without seeing a doctor. These are called ‘over-the-counter’ medicines. A pharmacist can help you choose these medicines.
Prescription medications must be ordered by a doctor, dentist, optometrist or other medical professional. Ask the pharmacist about Pharmacare (financial assistance from the government based on income and amount of medication used).
- Arborg Pharmacy,
Arborg Pharmacy delivers prescriptions to the Riverton Community Health Centre.
Private Health Insurance
Employers may offer health benefit plans for employees. Blue Cross is a private insurance program –information is available at health facilities or insurance offices. It provides different plans that can cover many costs not covered through public health insurance.
Health Options
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- Riverside Massage,
- Sabine’s Reflexology,
- Massage, reflexology and health supplements - Quarry Physiotherapy, 145 Sunset Blvd, Arborg, 376-2406
- Physiotherapy, massage, foot care and acupuncture
Funeral Services
Either burial or cremation is available. Cost of funeral expenses are the responsibility of the family.
- MacKenzie Funeral Service 1-800-467-0024
- Mackenzie Funeral Service has a chapel in Arborg on
- Gilbart Funeral Service 1-800-230-6482
Keep all receipts for medical care, drugs, medical equipment or supplies and travel –they are tax deductible.