The Lynn Lake Hospital Emergency Department has now reopened as support to essential workers on site in the community.
Virtual mental health services are available for both Lynn Lake and Leaf Rapids.
To access please call the Lynn Lake Hospital at 204-356-2474, and they will make connection with a mental health clinician.
Due to many staff members being evacuated and unable to access our internal network, we have worked with Shared Health to create a webpage you can access externally from any device.
Visit https://healthproviders.sharedhealthmb.ca/wildfire-planning/wildfire-resources-northern-health/ for the latest staff memos, FAQ’s and resources available.
Evacuees from the Northern Health Region who need support with substance use, addictions, or harm reduction supplies can connect with Public Health nurses at the following evacuation sites:
Public Health teams are available to offer support, guidance, and supplies. You’re not alone – we’re here to help.
Find your physician under “Family Doctors” and get the care you need – wherever you are.
Click https://qdoc.ca/our-doctors/ to connect.
A message for Health System Staff from the Northern Health Region Executive Leadership and Incident Command
We want to thank each and every one of the team. We are incredibly proud and deeply grateful for everything you have done to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, residents, and community members. The response over the past week has been nothing short of extraordinary. What you’ve accomplished in such a short time is truly heroic.
First and foremost, our thoughts are with all of you as we navigate the extremely challenging circumstances caused by the ongoing wildfires affecting our region and your home communities. We understand the immense stress these events have placed on you, both personally and professionally.
We also recognize that there are many uncertainties and questions at this time. We are currently compiling a list of these questions so that we can provide clear, consistent answers to support you.
To employees with questions, please send them to [email protected]. We are working to create a comprehensive FAQ to share with all employees as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued dedication and strength.
Please continue to stay informed and reach out to utilize supports and information:
Manitoba Government wildfire updates: www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/index.html
Shared Health updates for patients, residents: Wildfire Updates – Shared Health.
Support for patients, clients, and loved ones:
Mental health and wellness resources for employees:
A joint statement from Shared Health and the Northern Health RegionWednesday night and into Thursday, during the ongoing wildfire emergencies, all patients and care home residents in Flin Flon were safely evacuated to other facilities across the province where their ongoing care needs continue to be met.
This was a tremendous undertaking that was completed safely and as efficiently as possible, and according to established emergency management protocols. It was a successful endeavor thanks to a coordinated province-wide effort involving many people and organizations, including staff and leadership from the Shared Health, Northern Health Region and all Regional Health Authorities, the Manitoba Government, partners in Saskatchewan, as well as the receiving communities who stepped up without hesitation to provide care and comfort to patients, residents and their families.
The crisis also required the evacuation and closure of the community of Lynn Lake, further underscoring the scale and urgency of the situation. Management from across all sectors and regions began planning and resource allocation, ensuring each and every patient and care home resident had what they needed for a safe evacuation, their care needs were met upon arrival to their destination, also ensuring ongoing communication occurred with loved ones.
Frontline staff, including nursing, healthcare aides, allied health, ERS, physicians, mental health clinicians and facility support staff all participated in the evacuation, ensuring our patients and care home resident’s needs were met, and their mental health and wellbeing supported.
Shared Health’s paramedics, emergency response and patient flow teams provided safe transportation, and took on an incredible amount of planning that was required for a transfer operation of this magnitude. WRHA, Prairie Mountain Health, Southern Health-Sante Sud and Interlake Eastern RHA staff and leaders were prepared and ready at airports in Brandon and Winnipeg to greet patients and residents and facilitated transport to their temporary accommodations in acute and long term care facilities. Various other agencies including Winnipeg and Brandon Fire Paramedic Services all provided support and transportation in the southern communities.
The evacuation in the North was the biggest the province has seen, and is a true testament to the remarkable abilities and dedication of staff and teams across the province, when their help was needed more than ever. We can never thank you all enough. So, we thank you again.
A joint statement from Shared Health and the Northern Health Region
Wednesday night and into Thursday, during the ongoing wildfire emergencies, all patients and care home residents in Flin Flon were safely evacuated to other facilities across the province where their ongoing care needs continue to be met.
This was a tremendous undertaking that was completed safely and as efficiently as possible, and according to established emergency management protocols. It was a successful endeavor thanks to a coordinated province-wide effort involving many people and organizations, including staff and leadership from the Shared Health, Northern Health Region and all Regional Health Authorities, the Manitoba Government, partners in Saskatchewan, as well as the receiving communities who stepped up without hesitation to provide care and comfort to patients, residents and their families.
The crisis also required the evacuation and closure of the community of Lynn Lake, further underscoring the scale and urgency of the situation. Management from across all sectors and regions began planning and resource allocation, ensuring each and every patient and care home resident had what they needed for a safe evacuation, their care needs were met upon arrival to their destination, also ensuring ongoing communication occurred with loved ones.
Frontline staff, including nursing, healthcare aides, allied health, ERS, physicians, mental health clinicians and facility support staff all participated in the evacuation, ensuring our patients and care home resident’s needs were met, and their mental health and wellbeing supported.
Shared Health’s paramedics, emergency response and patient flow teams provided safe transportation, and took on an incredible amount of planning that was required for a transfer operation of this magnitude. WRHA, Prairie Mountain Health, Southern Health-Sante Sud and Interlake Eastern RHA staff and leaders were prepared and ready at airports in Brandon and Winnipeg to greet patients and residents and facilitated transport to their temporary accommodations in acute and long term care facilities. Various other agencies including Winnipeg and Brandon Fire Paramedic Services all provided support and transportation in the southern communities.
The evacuation in the North was the biggest the province has seen, and is a true testament to the remarkable abilities and dedication of staff and teams across the province, when their help was needed more than ever. We can never thank you all enough. So, we thank you again.
In partnership with Opaskwayak Health Authority, a walk-in clinic is available to support individuals who have been evacuated due to the wildfires.
Where: Veterans Hall – 265 Waller Road, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
When: Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Staffed by a nurse practitioner, physician, and nursing team, this clinic will provide primary medical care to evacuees in need.
QDoc is also available to support evacuees with prescription refills and other non-emergency health concerns. https://ow.ly/MEo850W1T4X
Your health matters – we’re here to help.
Update May 29, 2025
As of the morning of May 29, 2025, all patients and residents from Flin Flon General Hospital, Flin Flon Personal Care Home and Northern Lights Manor have been safely evacuated from the city. The patients and residents have arrived, or will soon be arriving at facilities that can meet their ongoing needs.
We are grateful for our staff, partners, and the receiving communities who have stepped up without hesitation to provide care and comfort to patients and their families. Thank you to our emergency response services and patient flow teams, and all helping hands, for your courage, dedication, and tireless work in protecting our communities during the ongoing wildfire emergencies.
Update March 28, 2025
At this time the Northern Health Region (NHR) is closely monitoring the current wildfire situation in the Flin Flon area. Steps are being taken to ensure patient safety both locally and across the region. The City of Flin Flon has issued a pre-evacuation alert, and while no evacuation order has been given at this time, the NHR is acting out of an abundance of caution.
To prioritize the safety and continued care of our patients, Northern Health Region has made the decision to proactively relocate higher acuity patients out of the community of Flin Flon.
Current programs and services offered by the Northern Health Region in Flin Flon facilities will continue to be normal operations at this time.
We will keep you informed about your loved one’s location and care throughout this process.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. Please know that every possible measure is being taken to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the Northern Health Region’s patients and clients.
As of the morning of May 29, 2025, all patients and residents from Flin Flon General Hospital, Flin Flon Personal Care Home and Northern Lights Manor have been safely evacuated from the city. The patients and residents have arrived, or will soon be arriving at facilities that can meet their ongoing needs.
We are grateful for our staff, partners, and the receiving communities who have stepped up without hesitation to provide care and comfort to patients and their families. Thank you to our emergency response services and patient flow teams, and all helping hands, for your courage, dedication, and tireless work in protecting our communities during the ongoing wildfire emergencies.
Update March 28, 2025
At this time the Northern Health Region (NHR) is closely monitoring the current wildfire situation in the Flin Flon area. Steps are being taken to ensure patient safety both locally and across the region. The City of Flin Flon has issued a pre-evacuation alert, and while no evacuation order has been given at this time, the NHR is acting out of an abundance of caution.
To prioritize the safety and continued care of our patients, Northern Health Region has made the decision to proactively relocate higher acuity patients out of the community of Flin Flon.
Current programs and services offered by the Northern Health Region in Flin Flon facilities will continue to be normal operations at this time.
We will keep you informed about your loved one’s location and care throughout this process.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. Please know that every possible measure is being taken to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the Northern Health Region’s patients and clients.