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Health Sciences Centre

Description:Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba offers services including specialist medicine, physiotherapy, and adult emergency care.
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Service Area:Manitoba
Categories:HospitalSpecialist MedicinePhysiotherapyMidwiferyNursing
Departments
Assistive Technology DepartmentOrthotics DepartmentPAR Health ServicesSecurity ServicesSpecialized Seating ServicesNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (PAC)

Patient and Visitor Experience for Health Sciences Centre

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday:00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday:00:00 - 24:00
Thursday:00:00 - 24:00
Friday:00:00 - 24:00
Saturday:00:00 - 24:00
Sunday:00:00 - 24:00
Funding:public
Patient Age Range:Adults for Assistive Technology and Specialized Seating Services (18 years or older for full-time wheelchair users). All ages for Women's Health services. All HSC staff, patients, and community members for PAR Health Services.
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Check the address on your appointment letter.
  2. 2Find your entrance.
  3. 3Look for your zone.
  4. 4If you need help finding your way, ask a staff member, visit the Welcome Centre at 700 William Avenue, or use one of the Information phones inside HSC.
  5. 5Vehicles cannot be left unattended in 10-minute loading zones at entrances (except Adult Emergency and Children’s Emergency).
  6. 6Please be courteous and do not block the way of other drivers, ambulances and health care staff in metered parking areas.
  7. 7A loonie must be used to access a Staxi chair; it will be returned when the Staxi is returned to the rack.
  8. 8Please have a family member or friend accompany you if you need to use a Staxi.
  9. 9Do not remove wheelchairs from HSC.
  10. 10Bring Manitoba Health card, identification, private insurance cards, social insurance number (SIN card), pen to complete forms for Labour & Delivery.
  11. 11Bring personal toiletries, comfortable clothes, tablet, headphones, chargers, books, snacks, and drinks for Labour & Delivery.
  12. 12Bring an approved infant car seat and going home outfit for baby for Labour & Delivery.
  13. 13Complete the Registration of Birth in Manitoba form before going home with your newborn.
  14. 14For surgery, bring Manitoba Health card, identification, private insurance cards. Leave valuables at home.
  15. 15For surgery, bring comfortable and loose clothing, personal toiletries, tablet, headphones, chargers, books, snacks, and drinks.
  16. 16Arrive at the hospital 2 hours prior to your surgery time.
  17. 17Remember your case number for surgery tracking.
  18. 18No solid food or alcohol after midnight the night before surgery.
  19. 19You may drink clear fluids (no pop or sports drinks) up until 2 hours before you are told to arrive at the hospital on the day of surgery.
  20. 20Continue with your medications as ordered by your surgeon or anesthesiologist on the morning of surgery with a sip of water.
  21. 21Arrange for a ride home after your surgery; you are not permitted to drive for 24 hours.
  22. 22If admitted, alcohol is not permitted in patient rooms.
  23. 23Your baby must be placed in a bassinette if you are walking in the hallways outside of your room to prevent falls.
Physical Directions
  1. 1The campus is bordered by William Avenue (north), Sherbrook Street (east), Notre Dame Avenue (south) and Tecumseh Street (west).
Insurances Accepted
MPIWCBprivate insuranceMB Blue Cross

Services & Specialties for Health Sciences Centre

Main Services

Adult Emergency
Children’s Emergency
Child Life
Harm Reduction
Minor Treatment Clinic
Sexual Assault / Intimate Partner Violence Program (SA/IPV)
Winnipeg Cyclotron Facility
Women’s Health
Labour and Delivery
Mother and Baby Care
  • Adult Emergency
  • Children’s Emergency
  • Child Life
  • Harm Reduction
  • Minor Treatment Clinic
  • Sexual Assault / Intimate Partner Violence Program (SA/IPV)
  • Winnipeg Cyclotron Facility
  • Women’s Health
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Mother and Baby Care
  • Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
  • Surgery
  • Assistive Technology
  • Orthotics Services
  • PAR Health Services (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)
  • Security Services
  • SelectVu Patient Entertainment System
  • Specialized Seating Services
  • Staxi Chairs
  • Wheelchairs
  • Obstetrical triage
  • Prenatal testing and monitoring
  • Pregnancy counselling
  • Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (PAC)

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Acute CareAnesthesiologistEmergency Medical ServicesEndocrinologistInternistObstetrician & GynecologistOccupational TherapistOncologistPediatricianPhysiotherapist
  • Acute Care
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Endocrinologist
  • Internist
  • Obstetrician & Gynecologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatrician
  • Physiotherapist
  • Prosthetists
  • Radiologist
  • Urgent Care

Health Sciences Centre Contact and Communication

Health Sciences Centre Referral Information

Referral Process: Referral primarily by an occupational therapist for Assistive Technology Products & Services. For Specialized Seating Services, community therapists submit referrals. For PAR Health Services, no referrals are required for physiotherapy services.
How to Refer: Download the ATPS referral form. For Specialized Seating Services, follow links to download and submit required referral information.
Required Documents
  • For Specialized Seating Services: Detailed service description
  • Specialized Seating Intake Form
  • Specialized Seating Initial Seating Screen Form
  • Pressure Management Assessment Tool.
Average Wait Times: Short notice appointments available for PAR Health Services; no wait lists for physiotherapy services.

Health Sciences Centre Metadata and Administrative Details

Research Involvement: Research is mentioned as part of the 'About' section, indicating involvement in research.
Facilities: Automated Teller Machines, taxi stand, Staxi chairs, standard wheelchairs, on-site security, patient entertainment system (SelectVu), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Parking Info: William Avenue Parkade (connects to HSC by tunnel and skywalk). Short-term metered parking at Adult Emergency and Children’s Emergency driveways.

Health Sciences Centre Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator Access: Yes
Access Notes: You can get to all zones from any entrance of the hospital. Staxi chairs and standard wheelchairs are available for transport within the hospital.
Parking Info: William Avenue Parkade (connects to HSC by tunnel and skywalk). Short-term metered parking at Adult Emergency and Children’s Emergency driveways.

Location of Health Sciences Centre

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