University Health Service
The University of Manitoba has two health clinics that provide the effective, patient-centered, collaborative, multidisciplinary primary care required for the success and well-being of UM students.
UHS in-person and virtual appointments can be booked by calling 204-474-8411 (ext. 1), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (closed from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.)
*Online booking is available to patients registered with the UHS clinic. Contact UHS for details and to register.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ester Barrientos (Physician, joined October 2025) and Joey Traa (Mental Health Specialist, joined January 2026) to the UHS team. Their expertise will further strengthen the care we provide to our campus community.
University Health Service (UHS) Fort Garry
Students can receive in-person or remote services. Appointments need to be booked in advance.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.*
100 UMSU University Centre
204-474-8411 (ext. 1).
University Health Service (UHS) Bannatyne clinic opened in October 2020. Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students can receive in-person or remote services.
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m - 3:45 p.m.*
P309 – Pathology Building
204-474-8411 (ext. 1).
*Hours may vary due to COVID-19 restrictions and staffing. Phones are closed from 12:30pm-1:00pm.
If you are a registered UHS patient the on-call service can be reached at 204-474-8411 (ext. 1). To register with the clinic and to book appointments, call 204-474-8411 (ext. 1)., Monday to Friday, 8:30 am until 3:30 pm
COVID-19 Resource List
Mental Health Supports
*Free counselling support over the phone for students.
- EMPOWER ME 24-hour line, 1-844-741-6389 (multi-lingual)
- ADAM SUPPORT LINE, 204-925-0600 (9 am-9 pm weekdays, 10 am-4 pm weekends)
- Aulneau Renewal COVID 19 Wellness Check, Learn how to register here.
- LIMINAL SPACE THERAPY, 204-799-3806 or 204-290-5165 (5 PM-7 PM weekdays, anytime on weekends)
- SARA Riel Inc. SENECA SERVICES, 24-hour peer support line 204-231-0217 or 204-942-9276
- KIDS HELP PHONE 24/7 Text Connect to 686868 to connect to a Crisis Responder or Call 1-800-668-6868
- Klnic Crisis Line 24/7 Call 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019
- Student Counselling Centre to book an intake appointment call 204-474-8592
*For tips on staying well during COVID-19 you can access information at the student counselling center here.
Housing, food and daily life supports
- WINNIPEG HARVEST FOOD BANK call the emergency food line at 204-982-3660 or visit their website for more information here.
- AGAPE TABLE provides $1 or free breakfast and has a foodbank. Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 10:30 am. Located at 364 Furby Street. Contact at 204-786-2370 or find more information here.
- OAK TABLE provides free lunch service Mon- Thur between 11 am – 3 pm. Located at 109 Pulford Street. Find more information here.
- MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE INC. for emergency supplies of food, basic sanitary needs, baby needs. 9 am – 7 pm weekdays, 9 am-4 pm weekends
- Call McGregor location at 204-925-0330/204-925-6816 or Spence location at 204-925-0352/204-925-0348
- YOUR CELL PHONE AND COVID 19 for information on what various phone companies may be offering during this time click here.
- STUDIO CENTRAL – URBAN ARTS CENTRE supports mental health in the community through art. See their Facebook page for daily videos on various art lessons and activities.
- ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE is providing online workout videos for while you are at home. To access subscribe to UofMRecServices on youtube.com.
- CareMongering-Winnipeg Community Response to COVID 19 is a Facebook group that provides daily information on local resources. It is a public group and anyone can join.
Financial supports
LOCAL
*all three listed below are available for both international students, Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens
- USMU HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN provides coverage for 80% of all prescribed medications up to $10,000.00 or covers the MB Pharmacare deductible. Find information here.
- Individuals are encouraged to ask banks, and other financial institutions for deferred payment plans at this time.
PROVINCIAL
- Employment Income Assistance – provincial program to assist with rent, food, life costs if you have no employment *only available for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Apply online now here.
- Download forms and get program information here.
- Call 204-948-2888 or 1-855-944-8111 (toll free outside Winnipeg) to register or you can email here.
- Rent Assist – is available for those on EIA and individuals/families working in certain income levels *only available for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Non-EIA Rent Assist contacts are 1-204-948-7369 or 1-877-587-6224 (toll free) or email here.
- Find program information here.
- Download Non-EIA Rent Assist Application Form here and Direct Deposit Form here.
- Pharmacare –for information on how to apply for this during the pandemic get info here.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors, MB Hydro Program – assistance for paying utility bills *Available for Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and international students
- Contact at 1-204-949-2106
- Find program information here.
FEDERAL – CANADA’s COVID 19 Economic Response Plan
- Individual/Family Supports on GST, Child Tax Benefit and Income Tax, Mortgage Support, moratorium on Canadian Student Loans and the New Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).
*Available for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Unclear at this time if it applies to international students. Will update as new information is provided.
Contact us
Our doctors, nurses and support staff provide a range of medical services including
- treatment of chronic and short-term health concerns,
- regular check-ups,
- pregnancy care,
- travel health counselling and immunizations,
- diagnosis and treatment of mental health concerns and
- health promotion programming.
University Health Service
100 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
204-474-8411 (ext. 1).
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
*Hours may vary due to COVID-19 restrictions and staffing. Phones are closed from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
University Health Service - Bannatyne campus
P309 - Pathology Building
770 Bannatyne Ave.
Bannatyne campus
204-272-3148
Wednesdays, 8:30a.m. - 3:45 p.m.*
*Hours may vary due to COVID-19 restrictions and staffing. Phones are closed from 12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
After hours
A physician is available after hours only to patients registered with University Health Service. For emergencies after hours and on weekends call 204-474-8411 (ext. 1). The doctor you speak to will be a physician from the University Health Service.
How to make an appointment
To book an appointment, phone us at 204-474-8411 ext. 1 or visit our reception desk in person at 100 UMSU University Centre. Please let us know whether you would like a short appointment, for a single medical concern, or a longer appointment, for a general physical examination or counselling session. Typical office visits are scheduled for 15 minutes and complete physicals are 30 minutes.
We believe that you will receive the best care if you maintain contact with one primary physician. Please try to call in advance to book an appointment with your doctor. Travel health counselling and immunizations are available at a charge. Please fill out a travel information form available at the front desk and drop it off two weeks prior to your appointment.
Cancellations and missed appointments
If you must cancel or are running late for your appointment please call us at 204-474-8411 (ext. 1)
If you miss an appointment or arrive more than half way through your scheduled appointment time, you will be charged $50 for an office visit or $100 for a longer appointment. These are the recommended fees approved by Doctors Manitoba. We have reserved a specific amount of time for your appointment, so if you are late, the doctor will not have enough time to provide the best care possible.
Please be aware that our reception desk has ceased calling patients who are running late for their appointments. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your schedule and check in with the front desk.
Test Results
We will contact you if your test results are abnormal or concerning. If we have not contacted you, it usually means that your results were normal. However, if we have not contacted you and you would like your results, please contact us at 204-474-8411 ext. 1 to speak to a nurse or to book a follow up appointment with your physician.
Fees and insurance
UHS provides a number of medical and administrative services which are not covered by Manitoba Health or other provincial or independent medical insurance plans. These services will be billed directly to the patient as follows:
| Sick notes/certificate of fitness forms for students | $25.00 |
|---|---|
| Sick notes/certificate of fitness forms for staff | $35.00 |
| Request for accommodation form | Minimum $75.00 |
| Authorized withdrawal form | Minimum $75.00 |
| Disability tax credit forms | Minimum $75.00 |
| Insurance forms | Minimum $100.00 |
| Transfer of medical records | $25.00 - $200.00 |
Driver's Physical MPIC Form | $135.00 |
Medical Notes | $35.00 |
| Parking Permit Form | $25.00 |
Please feel free to discuss these charges with your health care provider or other University Health Service staff member.
We accept payment in the form of debit/credit cards only.
For international students who holds MISHP insurance, please be advised that there are some specialists offices such as dermatologists that may require pre-payment prior to booking appointments, if your MISHP coverage is active, students may process a refund request through Blue Cross. The clinic will inform our patients in case they will need to pre-pay for a specialist's appointment.
Clinical service fees for uninsured patients
If you are not covered by Manitoba Health, the Manitoba International Student Health Plan or another insurance provider, the following fees apply.
| Office Visit (15 min) | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| Office Visit for Faculty of Nursing | $40.00 |
| Complete Physical (30 min) | $100.00 |
| Psychiatrist Appointments | $300.00 |
| Driver's License Exam and Form | $135.00 |
| Travel consultation (does not include the cost of any immunizations or injections needed) | $80.00 |
| Immunizations given by nurse (vaccine supplied by client) | $20.00 |
| Flu vaccines given by nurse | $20.00 |
Service fees in accordance with the Doctor's Manitoba approved uninsured services manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to access care at UHS?
You are eligible to access services if you are an active student registered in classes for the current term and paying fees to the university.
Once you are registered as a patient with University Health Service (UHS), you remain eligible for an additional one year after you finish your program or stop taking classes. This extension is intended to support you while you find a doctor off campus.
Please note that during this one-year extension period, you may be required to pay privately for visits or procedures if you do not have active health insurance coverage at that time.
I am an international student, what is my insurance and what does it cover?
You are covered under the Manitoba International Student Health Plan (MISHP). Please contact the insurance office for assistance:
StudentCare Office
Room 102C, University Centre
Phone: 204-788-6800
Email: service@mishp.ca
Can I walk in to see a doctor?
University Health Service (UHS) is not a walk-in clinic. You must book an appointment in advance to see a doctor.
To schedule an appointment, please call 204-474-8411 (ext. 1).
You may also visit the office in person at Room 100, 65 Chancellor Circle (UMSU University Centre).
How long do I wait for an appointment?
Appointments at University Health Service (UHS) are typically booked 1–3 weeks in advance.
You are welcome to call the office starting at 8:30 a.m. to check if we have any cancellations or to request to be added to the waitlist.
I am an exchange student. Can I access care at UHS?
Yes, exchange students can access care at University Health Service (UHS). However, UHS may not be able to direct bill your private insurance provider. You will be required to pay for your visit at the time of the appointment.
After payment, you will receive an invoice and receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider to request reimbursement.
I take classes at the Bannatyne Campus. How can I access care?
We have a clinic at the Bannatyne Campus, open every Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
To book an appointment, please call 204-474-8411 (ext. 1) and mention that you would like to be scheduled at the Bannatyne location.
The clinic is located at P309, 771 Bannatyne Avenue (3rd Floor, Pathology Building).