Brandon’s local hospital employs over 2000 local residents and has 300 beds. It has local parking at rates of 1$/hour for the first hour followed by .50$/hour for a daily maximum parking rate of 6$. The Brandon RHA is a scent/smoke free environment.

The city bus service brings buses to the hospital once every 30 minutes. There is a gift shop within the hospital as well as bank machines, pay phones, a cafeteria and as well as a Tim Hortons on the main floor. Visiting hours vary depending on the centres so it’s best to check their website for more information.

A map of the hospital grounds is here:

The Brandon Hospital is located at:

150 McTavish Avenue East
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2B3

(204) 578-4000

In case of emergency call 911

(This information was accessed from the Brandon RHA website on November the 8th.)

Here are the locations for H1N1 flu vaccination clinics for the week of November 9th.

November 9th, 2009, (Monday)

Town Center (retail level) 2:00pm-8:00pm.

-800 Rosser Avenue

• Make sure to bring your Manitoba Health Card.
• You may bring snacks and a chair due to the possible line-up.

For a map of the location, please reference the map below.

*Brandon RHA is located at 150 McTavish Avenue East,

The Brandon Regional Health Authority has begun to administer H1N1 vaccinations to concerned citizens.

The flu shots will be given to the following individuals (taken from the Brandon RHA website. Accessed: October 27, 2009)

• Anyone of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
• Disadvantaged individuals (for example, homeless)
• Children aged six months to under five years old
• People under 65 with a chronic medical condition or other risks, including severe obesity, substance abuse or alcoholism
• Anyone with a weakened immune system or those who live with or care for them
• Single parents or anyone solely responsible for a dependent
• Those who live with or care for infants under six months old

You can find the flu clinics:

Thursday, October 29 2009:

9:00am – Noon
Aboriginal Healing and
Wellness
108-6th Street

Friday, October 30 2009:

• 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  MMF South West Region
  Bingo Hall
  656-6th Street
• 9:00pm – 11:00pm
  MMF South West Region
  Bingo Hall
  656-6th Street

Saturday, October 31 2009:

10:00am – 4:00pm
Town Centre (Retail Level)

For more information, be sure to check the Brandon RHA website.