Selkirk residents looking for non-urgent medical help this summer have more options without a trip to the emergency room. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is pointing people to the Selkirk QuickCare Clinic at 100 Easton Drive, which is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Same-day appointments can be booked by calling 204-482-4399 starting at 9:30 a.m., or online at medinav.ca after midnight. The clinic handles a wide range of minor issues, including sore throats, earaches, rashes, urinary tract infections, and headaches. It is run by nurse practitioners and registered nurses, giving locals a reliable walk-in alternative for everyday health problems.
This weekend, on July 25 and 26, additional clinics across the region will offer extended hours. The Arborg Primary Care Clinic is open Saturday July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but patients must call 204-376-2781 in advance because it is not a walk-in. The Grand Marais Walk-In Clinic runs both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the Winnipeg Beach Clinic is open the same days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Eriksdale Primary Health Care Centre will also have same-day appointments on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
For those who prefer to stay home, the provincial QDoc virtual care platform provides free, 24/7 video consultations with Manitoba doctors. Anyone with a valid Manitoba Health Card can log on and speak with a doctor about non-emergency concerns without leaving the house.
The health authority’s push for more clinic access comes as the region sees its population swell each summer with vacationers and cottage owners. Officials advise that for any serious or life-threatening emergencies, residents should still call 911 or visit the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at 120 Easton Drive.
