Emergency care to be available at temporary centre in Dauphin, Man. after flooding
Premier Wab Kinew says ER services in Dauphin, Man., will be set up at a temporary facility after its health centre was forced to close earlier this summer.
A temporary emergency department will open in the western Manitoba city of Dauphin within three weeks, following extreme flooding earlier this summer. Premier Wab Kinew announced that emergency room services will be set up at a temporary facility, stating that Dauphin residents will have access to these services close to home by Labour Day.
The city's health centre was forced to close when heavy rainfall caused flooding to the basement and power outages, damaging the facility's heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, elevators, pharmacy and kitchen. Dauphin Mayor David Bosiak welcomed the news, expressing relief that local residents will no longer face inconveniences due to the hospital closure.
However, he noted that residents have been advised to travel to nearby Ste. Rose du Lac or Grandview for immediate care if needed, causing anxiety for those with frequent health issues or family members requiring regular care. Prairie Mountain Health reported that around 90 staff members from a restoration company have been working at the health centre to clean flood-affected areas and remove contents from the basement.
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