Hodgson

Fisher (RM)Located on Highway 325 in the Interlake Region

Community Links:

Affiliation:

MMF IERHA

About

MMF Status: Active

Métis Local #: 58

Population (2021 Census): Fisher (RM) - 1,845

Community Government/Council: RM of Fisher

Languages Spoken: English


Available Care

Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: Hodgson, Arborg

Closest Pharmacy: Hodgson, Arborg

Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Acute care, Diagnostic Imaging & Lab work, Emergemcy/ Out Patient, EMS/Ambulance, Medical Clinic, Occupational Therapy, Palliative Care, Physio, Rehab Services, Spiritual Care, Mental Health, Home Care, Diabetes Clinic, Public Health nurse, Mental Health. As well, Manitoba Renal Program is available with its six-station centre attached to Percy E. Moore Hospital that provides life-saving dialysis for area residents who previously would have to travel to Ashern or Winnipeg for treatment.

Nearest access for being weighed: Hodgson, Arborg

Cancer Navigation Line:
Interlake Eastern Toll free: 1-855-557-2273 Fax: 1-204-785-9242

Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
CCMB

Nearest Community Cancer Program:
Gimli


Services

closest accessible bloodwork:
Hodgson, Arborg

follow-up and primary care:
Make an appointment at the hospital or clinic in Hodgson or Arborg

closest access to cancer related drugs:
Gimli or Winnipeg

closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
Hodgson and Arborg can do this

medical transportation:
Not much, just ambulance

closest access to palliative care:
Palliative care in Hodgson and Arborg

closest access to homecare:
Home care access in Hodgson and Arborg

closest personal care and independent living facilities:
Personal care homes in Hodgson and Arborg

closest physiotherapy access:
Physiotherapy in Hodgson and Arborg

community care resources:
Community Recreation Centre

closest accessible mental health supports:
Hodgson and Arborg have mental health services

closest access to medical supplies:
Hodgson and Arborg

closest access to groceries:
There are a few stores in Hodgson

transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
Hodgson is a 2 hour drive from Winnipeg

transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
Gilmli would have the closest Cancer Care resources (1 hour away)

risk of transportation loss:
None