# Dauphin Regional Health Centre flood recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dauphin-regional-health-centre-flood-recovery
> Updated: 2026-09-08T02:45:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following significant flooding in late June and early July, the emergency department at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre in Manitoba has begun reopening to provide 24/7 services. The facility is currently utilizing temporary power, water, and mechanical infrastructure to support operations while full restoration of the building continues.

While the return of emergency care is considered a major milestone, many specialized services remain unavailable at the site due to damage to critical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and elevators. Services including chemotherapy, dialysis, surgery, endoscopy, and labour and delivery continue to be provided at other regional facilities. 

The Manitoba Nurses Union has characterized the reopening as “premature,” citing concerns over the temporary infrastructure, such as the use of external trailers for bathrooms. Shared Health officials have maintained that the immediate priority was ensuring access to life-saving emergency care to avoid long-distance transport for patients.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Dauphin Regional Health Centre reopens emergency department

The Dauphin Regional Health Centre has reopened its 24/7 emergency department following flood damage, though many specialized services remain unavailable as restoration work continues.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dauphin-regional-health-centre-reopens-emergency-department

### 2026-08-31: Dauphin Regional Health Centre emergency department to reopen Sept. 7

The Dauphin Regional Health Centre emergency department will reopen on September 7 using a temporary main-floor facility following extensive flood damage to the building's infrastructure.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dauphin-regional-health-centre-emergency-department-to-reopen-sept-7

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Cite as: Dauphin Regional Health Centre flood recovery. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dauphin-regional-health-centre-flood-recovery
