July 3, 2025

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We are sending a special edition of Vitals this week as severe flooding in the Parkland region led to the evacuation of Dauphin Regional Health Centre and has impacted health care facilities across the province. 

Prairie Mountain Health Region is searching for urgent physician help with emergency, inpatient and anesthesiology services at certain sites. Doctors Manitoba is compiling a list of physicians from around Manitoba who may be able to assist. Learn more below. 

PARKLAND FLOODING

Flood Response

Doctors Manitoba is monitoring the devastating floods in Dauphin, Swan River and surrounding Parkland communities closely. We have reached out to physicians in Prairie Mountain Health Region to extend our support and gratitude during this difficult time.

Call for Help: Prairie Mountain Health Region is asking for urgent help with inpatient and emergency services in Ste. Rose, Roblin and Swan River, as well as on-call anesthesia assistance in Neepawa. Doctors Manitoba is compiling a list of physicians who may be able to help now and in the near future. 

➡️ Please fill out this form, letting us know your name, contact information, specialty, and the type of help you can offer and when. 

We will be in touch with further information.  

Health System Impact

A local state of emergency is underway and Dauphin Regional Health Centre, including the emergency department, is closed until further notice.

• Severe flooding in Dauphin, Swan River and the Parkland region forced the evacuation of Dauphin Regional Health Centre this week.

• 54 patients were evacuated Wednesday, including one infant.

• Triage services are being provided near the hospital through a mobile clinic as well as the Community Health Services Building which sits adjacent to Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

• All surgeries and endoscopy procedures were cancelled for seven days from Wednesday. 

• All X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and lab appointments have been cancelled until further notice.

• Cancer, dialysis and maternity patients will be contacted directly with instructions or more information about how to continue treatments or receive care.

Because of the exceptional collaboration and coordination of care from physicians and colleagues across the province, all 54 patients evacuated from Dauphin Regional Health Centre Wednesday arrived safely at their receiving sites across the province.

Stay Up To Date 

This situation is rapidly evolving, and officials say it is too soon to tell when services will be fully restored. Local authorities are the best source of information for the latest updates: 

• MB Ready: Provides up-to-date hazard-related information. Download the MB Ready app on your phone or visit the online portal. 

• The Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to monitor weather forecasts, river conditions and precipitation trends and will provide updated flood information as conditions warrant. The most recent flooding information is available here.  

• Manitoba 511: For information on road closures, visit Manitoba 511.  

For updates about health service impacts and emergency response: 

• Prairie Mountain Health: The region is keeping a running list of updates on Dauphin’s local state of emergency here. 

• CPSM: Visit the CPSM website for any regulatory information and guidance addressing extreme weather concerns. Updates will also be communicated through email. If you need to update your email, you can do so through the CPSM Portal. 



• Extreme Weather Updates: We are keeping track of the latest health system updates affected by Manitoba’s extreme weather at this page.  

Doc360 Health Resources

Our Doc360 health and wellness resources can be accessed by physicians, MLPIMG participants, medical learners, and their families impacted by flood and evacuations themselves or by patient trauma. Visit Doc360.ca for more information. You can also use our intake line anytime at 204-237-8320, toll free at 1-844-433-DRMB (1-844-433-3762) or complete the online intake form.

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