Binscarth/Ste. Madeline/Birtle
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Affiliation:
MMF PMHAbout
MMF Status: Active
Métis Local #: 92
Population (2021 Census): Binscarth (designated place) - 420 Birtle (designated place) - 625
Community Government/Council: Municipal Government
Languages Spoken: English
Available Care
Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: Russell/Hamiota
Closest Pharmacy: Russell MB and Birtle MB
Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Russell: Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Services, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Services, Home Care Services, Mental Health Services, Primary Care, Cancer Care Services // Birtle: Palliative Care, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Services, Home Care, Elderly Persons Housing, Primary Care, Mental Health Services
Nearest access for being weighed: Russel Health Centre
Cancer Navigation Line:
Prairie Mountain
Toll free: 1-855-346-3710
Fax: 1-204-578-2835
Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
WMCC
Nearest Community Cancer Program:
Russell
Services
closest accessible bloodwork:
Russell Health Centre by appointment
follow-up and primary care:
In clinic or phone call appointment, Telehealth
closest access to cancer related drugs:
Some people go to Saskatchewan
closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
Russell Community Cancer Care program
medical transportation:
Handivan and ambulance
closest access to palliative care:
Palliative care in Birtle and Russell
closest access to homecare:
Home care in Birtle and Russell
closest personal care and independent living facilities:
Personal care homes in Russell and Birtle
closest physiotherapy access:
Through Prairie Mountain Health
community care resources:
Binscarth drop-in centre, adult day program
closest accessible mental health supports:
Community mental health services-Prairie Mountain Health, Russell
closest access to medical supplies:
Brandon or purchase at pharmacy
closest access to groceries:
Birtle
transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
This community is about a 3.5 hour drive from Winnipeg
transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
There is a Cancer program in Russell and Brandon
risk of transportation loss:
Snow storms could delay travel if roads are blocked