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Manitoba opened its first extended-hours primary care clinic on Wednesday, providing evening, weekend, and holiday access to healthcare it announced Wednesday.
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“People don’t get sick exclusively during business hours,” Premier Wab Kinew said. “We’re helping you see a family doctor by opening new clinics that stay open late into the evening, during the weekends and on holidays. It’s going to make life more convenient for parents, families and working people.”
The clinic will be located at Access Winnipeg West, Grace General Hospital. It will offer family doctors and nurses to treat common ailments and manage chronic conditions. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends hours for holidays weren’t announced. Patients can register for same-day appointments online at https://myrightcare.ca, and some walk-in spots will be available daily.
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“There’s been a gap in care for hardworking Manitobans who can’t book appointments during the workday,” Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said. “Our government promised to make health care more accessible and convenient, and that is exactly what Extended Hours Primary Care Clinics will do.”
Dylan MacKay, a west Winnipeg resident, shared his perspective: “As a person who lives with Type 1 diabetes and is a parent of two kids, finding the time during the workday for primary care appointments is hard. Having an extended hours clinic nearby will benefit my family and my community.”
The new clinic is part of broader efforts to enhance primary care access, including Minor Injury and Illness Clinics. Dr. Amanda Condon, a family medicine lead, emphasized the importance of continuity in patient care.
The clinic at Access Winnipeg West is the first extended-hours clinic in Winnipeg. For more information, visit the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s ‘Find Your Right Care’ page at myrightcare.ca.
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