The online meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Representatives from the Manitoba government, Prairie Mountain Health and Shared Health will provide updates on the restoration of health services in Dauphin following the closure of the hospital earlier this month.
The Dauphin Regional Health Centre was evacuated on Canada Day after severe flooding caused extensive damage to the facility, including its HVAC system. Fifty-four patients were relocated to other hospitals, including 24 who were transferred to Brandon. The City of Dauphin subsequently declared a state of emergency.
Prairie Mountain Health says significant progress has been made in restoring access to care in the region. Emergency services have been expanded at nearby facilities, including Ste. Rose and Grandview, while temporary assessment and outpatient clinics have been established in Dauphin. Planning is also underway to restore services such as diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy and hemodialysis closer to the community.
Last week, Prairie Mountain Health released photographs showing extensive mud, debris and flood damage inside the hospital. More than 80 staff and contractors are continuing cleanup and restoration work as officials prepare the building for the next phase of repairs.
