Public Health
Diabetes Nurse Educators will be available to answer questions, perform foot screening, and offer education and support for managing diabetes.
If you need a glucometer or sharps container, we will have them available for you to keep.
If your child is entering Kindergarten please join us:
- Immunizations
- Mental Health
- STBBI Testing
- ID Fair
- Service Canada
- TB Education
- Audiology
Do you need assistance with obtaining Identification?
Apply for:
- Free Birth Certificate,
- Manitoba (MB) Health Card
- Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) photo ID
Publicly funded vaccines are available to residents of Manitoba based on the Manitoba Immunization Schedule. This schedule outlines the routine immunizations recommended for infants, children and adults. These vaccines are available from multiple health-care providers in the Northern Health Region.
- Flu vaccinations for those age six (6) months and up begin in late October of every year.
- Infant and childhood vaccines are primarily provided by public health nurses.
- School entry vaccines are recommended prior to the start of kindergarten and are available from public health nurses.
- School-based immunizations are primarily provided by public health nurses in schools. These programs are offered in grades 6 and 8.
- Adult immunizations are provided by various health-care providers including public health, primary care, nurse practitioners and pharmacies. For further information, see the Recommended Immunization schedule for adults.
- Every fall, public health nurses host numerous influenza immunization clinics across the region, offering free flu shots available to everyone.
- All people in Manitoba six (6) months and older are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination. For further information see Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, proof of vaccination and vaccine finder.
Publicly funded vaccines are available to residents of Manitoba based on the Manitoba Immunization Schedule. This schedule outlines the routine immunizations recommended for infants, children and adults. These vaccines are available from multiple health-care providers in the Northern Health Region.
- Flu vaccinations for those age six (6) months and up begin in late October of every year.
- Every fall, public health nurses host numerous influenza immunization clinics across the region, offering free flu shots available to everyone.
* Do not present if you are ill
* Wear a short sleeve shirt
* Bring your provincial health card
- All people in Manitoba six (6) months and older are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination. For further information see Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, proof of vaccination and vaccine finder.
- For further information, see the Recommended Immunization schedule for adults.
If your child is three (3 years) old, please join us for the following:
- Growth Assessment
- Immunizations
- Speech & Language Pathology
- Pediatric Physiotherapist
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Dietician
- Audiology
- Mental Health
Public Health offers a wide variety of services through general clinics:
- Child Health Clinic
- Immunizations
- Prenatal and Postpartum Support
- Urine and Blood Testing for Sexually Transmitted and
- Blood Borne Infections
- Control Counselling
- Emergency Contraception
- Safer Sex Supplies and Education
- Harm Reduction Supplies
- Naloxone Training and Distribution
Public Health offers all routine immunizations that are publicly funded free of charge.
NEW to Manitoba and have received immunization in another province or country? Your immunization records matter.
Submit a copy of your immunization record to your local Public Health Office or to Manitoba Health online at https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/div/records.html
Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI)
- STBBI Testing
- Safer Sex Supplies
- Birth Control Option
- Pregnancy Test
- Birth Control Option
- Pregnancy Test
- Naloxone
Where can I get tested?
Connect with a Public Health Nurse in your community by contacting your Community Health Office. If you are unable to visit your nearest testing facility, Home Visits can be arranged with your Public Health Nurse at your local Community Office.
- Flin Flon Primary Care Center: 204-687-1350
- The Pas Primary Health Care Center: 204-623-9650
- Thompson Public Health: 204-677-5350
The TB Prevention Program provides regional support for the prevention, treatment and control of Tuberculosis in the North.
- Supports residents in the NHR with confirmed TB Disease or infection
- Contact Tracing, screening and follow up
- Direct observed therapy (DOT)
- Medical surveillance for immigration
- TB management and referrals
- TB Education
Influenza (Flu) Covid-19 Immunization Clinics – Cormorant Health Care Centre, 103 Clark Street
Public Health Clinic – Cranberry Portage Wellness Centre
Reproductive Health Services, every Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Influenza (Flu) / Covid-19 Immunization Clinics: Cranberry Portage Wellness Centre, Corner of Blueberry and Eagle Street
Influenza (Flu) / Covid-19 Immunization Clinics – Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North Avenue
To book an immunization appointment at the Flin Flon Primary Health Centre, please call Flin Flon Primary Health Centre at 204-687-1350.
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services – Fox Lake Band Office
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services – Gillam Recreation Centre Teen Room
Diabetes Education – Ilford Health Centre
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services: Ilford Health Centre
Diabetes Education – Leaf Rapids Health Centre
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services – Leaf Rapids Health Centre
ID Fair – Leaf Rapids Complex hallway: Near the Coop
Diabetes Education – Lynn Lake Hospital
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services: Lynn Lake Hospital, Public Health
Influenza (Flu) and COVID -19 Services: Pikwitonei Town Office
Influenza (Flu) / Covid-19 Immunization Clinics: Sherridon Wellness Centre, 13 Jowsey Street
Influenza (Flu) / Covid-19 Immunization Clinics – Lawrie Marsh Community Hall, 200 Cherry Avenue
Influenza (Flu) / Covid – 19 Immunization Clinics – Snow Lake Wellness Centre, 100 Lakeshore Drive
Immunization (Flu) / Covid-19 Immunization Clinics
The Pas Primary Health Care Centre, 111 Cook Avenue – Walk-in clinics every Wednesday starting November 20, 2024: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sexual Health Services – Teen Clinic
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, 429 Smith Avenue – Thursdays: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
New! Walk-In Clinic
Fischer Clinic, 320 Fischer Avenue – Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Offering all primary care services for ages 12-25 including:
- General Health Concerns
- Sexual Health
- Including PAPs, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy tests
- Contraception (birth control), insertion & removal of IUDs and birth control implants
- Mental Health
- Medication refills
- Referrals
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services – Thicket Portage Health Centre
Influenza (Flu) and Covid 19 Immunization Clinic – Thompson Public Health Walk-In Clinic, 50 Selkirk Avenue
Walk-in Monday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thompson Public Health department is located at 867 Thompson Drive South, main floor of the NRHA Administration Building attached to the Thompson General Hospital
Thompson Public Health Walk-in Clinic – NRHA Administration Building
Monday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For more information about routine immunizations or to inquire about your immunization status call 204-677-5350 and ask to speak with a Public Health Nurse.
A Gathering for Diabetes – Wellbriety Centre, Polaris 5 building, Princeton Drive.
No appointment needed
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Services – Wabowden Health Centre