Little Muddy Waters (Winnipegosis)
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WebsiteAffiliation:
MMF PMHAbout
MMF Status: Active
Métis Local #: 10
Number of Métis Citizens: Over 200
Population (2021 Census): Winnipegosis (designated place) - 945
Community Government/Council: Municipal
Role of Elders: Opening prayers when needed for events, storytelling.
Community History: Murray House in Brandon for Cancer patients in Brandon was exceptional. It is a half a block from Cancer Clinic where I received radiation treatments. I would recommend this place. Very friendly - Local Chair
Languages Spoken: English and Saulteaux
Available Care
Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: Dauphin
Closest Pharmacy: Winnipegosis
Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Dr Carleton, Winnipegosis Clinic, Monday to Friday only lab work on Tuesday and Thursday only
Nearest access for being weighed: Local Doctors offices in Dauphin or Winnipegosis if you have a family doctor.
Cancer Navigation Line:
Prairie Mountain
Toll free: 1-855-346-3710
Fax: 1-204-578-2833
Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
WMCC
Nearest Community Cancer Program:
Dauphin
Services
closest accessible bloodwork:
Winnipegosis Clinic, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday only
follow-up and primary care:
In person with you doctor or phone call with your doctor. But have to make an appointment first.
closest access to cancer related drugs:
Dauphin, Brandon, Winnipeg
closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
Dauphin, Brandon or Winnipeg
medical transportation:
Handi Van, need to book 24 hours in advance
closest access to palliative care:
Personal Care home in Winnipegosis has palliative care
closest access to homecare:
Winnipegosis has Home Care available.
closest personal care and independent living facilities:
Winnipegosis
closest physiotherapy access:
Dauphin
community care resources:
No Wellness program but Winnipegosis has a curling rink, skating rink, Elks hall for functions.
closest accessible mental health supports:
None in Winnipegosis the closest would be Dauphin or Brandon or Winnipeg.
closest access to medical supplies:
Dauphin Mobility
closest access to groceries:
Winnipegosis has 2 grocery stores
transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
By vehicle or handi van. To Winnipeg it is 4 to 4 1/2 hours. 250 miles one way.
transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
Dauphin or Brandon or Winnipeg. 45 minutes to Dauphin and 2 1/2 to Brandon.
risk of transportation loss:
Winter time only due to road closures because of weather or spring wash outs.