Rorketon
Community Links:
WebsiteAffiliation:
MMF PMHAbout
MMF Status: Active
Métis Local #: 18
Number of Métis Citizens: Approximately 10
Population (2021 Census): Lakeshore (RM) - 1,186
Community Government/Council: Rm of Lakeshore Reeve and councillors
Role of Elders: Elders are seen as respected and wise individuals
Languages Spoken: English, French, Ukrainian
Available Care
Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: Ste Rose du Lac (30 minutes away)
Closest Pharmacy: Ste Rose du Lac (30 minutes away)
Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Ste Rose General Hospital: Acute Care (25 beds), Inpatient Services (High Care Needs, Inpatient beds, Palliative Care, Pediatrics), Outpatient Services (Day Treatment), Diagnostic Services (Lab/X-Ray/EKG), Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Department, Ambulance Station), Community Rehabilitation Services (Therapy Services), Primary Health Care (Family Physician Services/Clinics), Public Health Services, Telehealth
Nearest access for being weighed: At the walk-in clinic at Ste Rose du Lac
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:
Ste Rose du Lac Hospital has a walk-in clinic
follow-up and primary care:
Make an appointment for a check-up
closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
Dauphin (1 hour drive), Ste Rose Hospital or clinic
medical transportation:
Ste Rose and Dauphin have handi-van and ambulance service
closest access to palliative care:
Ste Rose General Hospital has palliative care
closest access to homecare:
Ste Rose and Dauphin have homecare available
closest personal care and independent living facilities:
Ste Rose, Dauphin, Winnipegosis
closest physiotherapy access:
Dauphin MB
community care resources:
There are a couple community centres, community clubs and drop-in centres.
closest accessible mental health supports:
Ste Rose General Hospital has mental health supports, as well as Dauphin
closest access to medical supplies:
Dauphin Mobility
closest access to groceries:
At the convenience store in Rorketon
transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
Drive from Rorketon to Winnipeg is 3.5 hours
transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
Dauphin (1 hr drive) or Brandon (2 hr drive)
risk of transportation loss:
Sometimes the highway may be closed due to snow