Services

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Products & Services provide consultation services and specialized electronic and mechanical aids for adults with physical disabilities.

Services offered are based on referral primarily by an occupational therapist, see for more details.

• Download the ATPS referral form
• Information for speech generating communication devices can be found here.

Assistive Technology Department
MH036-59 Pearl Street
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3L7

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
204-787-2370 | 204-787-5099

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Automated Teller Machines

Automated teller machines are located throughout HSC. The $3.00 service charge for your transaction is a donation to the hospital.

Lost & Found

Orange Bison Zone (Level 1)

Lost and found is located at the 820 Sherbrook Street entrance Welcome Centre.

To enquire about a lost item, please call 204-787-3661 or visit the Welcome Centre.

Orthotics Services

The Orthotics Department assists patients in gaining the highest possible level of independence through the use of spinal, limb, and foot orthoses. The care team, consisting of Orthotists and Technicians, assesses patients, designs, fabricates and fits a wide variety of devices to prevent or correct deformities, improve function, or protect a weakened or painful body segment. Pathologies such as neuromuscular disorders, diabetes, trauma, spinal cord injury, scoliosis, arthritis, and others are commonly treated in this department.

Services are provided to in-patients, out-patients, and staff of HSC.

Orthotics Services
MH036-59 Pearl Street
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3L7

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
204-787-2202 | 204-787-5099

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PAR Health Services

Magenta Fox Zone (Level 1)

PAR (Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation) Health Services provides Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for clients with third party funding such as MPI and WCB, as well as with private insurance such as MB Blue Cross. Our experienced clinicians provide care for both surgical and non-surgical hand and upper extremity related conditions, along with musculoskeletal diagnoses such as acute and repetitive strain injuries, cervicogenic headaches, and multi-trauma injuries.

Short notice appointments are available for both community clients and HSC staff. Please contact the clinic for more information

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
204-787-1048

Security Services

Orange Bison Zone, Level 2

For your safety, cameras are located throughout HSC and Security personnel patrol the buildings and grounds 24 hours per day. Panic / Distress alarm buttons are located in all parkades.

204-787-4567, 24-hours a day.

SelectVu Patient Entertainment System

SelectVu Patient Entertainment is an exciting state-of-the-art bedside entertainment system for patients and their families. The system includes television, phone, internet, games, movies and more. Call for more information.

Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
204-787-7905

Specialized Seating Services

Magenta Fox Zone, Level 1

Specialized Seating Services is for individuals 18 years of age or older who are full-time wheelchair users and have seating and mobility related issues that cannot be met through community-based therapy resources. 

Occupational therapists and physiotherapists act as consultants to provide assessment and education in the following areas:

• pressure ulcers
• posture & mobility
• assistive technology

If you are an individual who thinks you could benefit from this service please speak to your community therapist about submitting a referral.

If you are a healthcare provider, follow the links below to download and submit the required referral information:

• Detailed service description
• Specialized Seating Intake Form
• Specialized Seating Initial Seating Screen Form
• Pressure Management Assessment Tool

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
204-787-8530 | 204-787-8637

Staxis & Wheelchairs

Staxi Chairs

Staxis are transport chairs available for outpatients and visitors who need assistance travelling to and from appointments at HSC. A loonie must be used to access a Staxi. It will be returned when the Staxi is returned to the rack.

Please have a family member or friend accompany you if you need to use a Staxi. Staxi chairs are available at the following entrances:

• 820 Sherbrook Avenue entrance – Orange Bison Zone, Level 1
• 810 Sherbrook Street entrance – Pink Goose Zone, Level 1
• 800 Sherbrook Street entrance – Magenta Fox Zone, Level 1
• 700 William Avenue entrance – Purple Bear Zone, Level 1
• 707 McDermott Avenue entrance – Green Owl Zone, Level 1
• Emily Street parkade tunnel

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available for use while you are in the hospital, and to get you to the front entrance when you are discharged.

Please do not remove wheelchairs from HSC.