Access Your Medical Imaging with St Boniface Hospital & PocketHealth
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Access My Records409 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2H 2A6
24 hours, 7 days a week with varying hours for clinics
Accessible via Winnipeg transit
Entrances on Tache ave and Goulet Pl
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot & washroom
Angiography
Bone density
CT scan
MRI
Nuclear medicine
Ultrasound
X-ray services
Additional Information
Metered parking available along Tache ave
Limited nearby 2 hour street parking
Two parking pay stations are located near the information desk of the Everett Atrium
Pay stations are also located at all parking lot exits
All pay stations accept debit, cash and credit card payments. Seven and 30-day passes are also available for purchase
15-minute limit for emergency patient drop offs
PocketHealth has partnered with St Boniface Hospital to provide fast, easy access to your medical imaging records. With this partnership, you can:
PocketHealth provides easy access to view, share and store your medical imaging records from St Boniface Hospital so you can get involved in your own care.
Access My RecordsSt. Boniface Hospital was established in 1871 as a Catholic health care facility and is currently affiliated with the University of Manitoba. It is now one of Canada’s leading research and patient care centers, with more than 180 departments and services spread across 20 acres. The hospital offers a wide range of patient services, including emergency care, family medicine, diagnostic imaging and obstetrics and gynecology, along with numerous other specialties.
Manitoba Health covers most imaging services with a referral. However, some services may fall under the patient’s responsibility if they don’t meet the Manitoba Health criteria. It may be helpful to ask the imaging clinic in advance about any possible fees.
St. Boniface Hospital’s imaging facilities typically send patient results to their referring physician within a week of the appointment. For quicker access, you can use PocketHealth to easily view and share your results, often before your follow-up appointment.
To be covered by Manitoba Health, most imaging services require a requisition or referral from a doctor. Some services may be scheduled without a referral, with the patient paying out-of-pocket.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a method that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to capture images of a patient’s internal structures and organs. The MRI machine temporarily moves the patient’s protons out of alignment. As the protons realign, the subsequent release of energy is measured by a computer and converted into images. Because MRIs use strong magnets, they are generally not recommended for patients with metallic implants.
CT (computed tomography) scans use multiple low-dose X-rays to produce detailed, cross-sectional images. These images are then combined to create a 3D scan that provides in-depth views of internal tissues and structures, such as bones and organs. CT scans are well-suited for quick imaging, and they don’t require patients to remain still for long periods. They are also a good alternative for patients with metallic implants who may not be suitable candidates for the magnetic properties of MRIs.
Overall, CT scans excel at showing bones and other aspects of the skeletal system, while MRIs provide better details of soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments and muscles.
You can learn more about the differences between PET, CT and MRI scans here.
The main phone number for information is 204-233-8563, which you can call to be directed to the department you’re looking for. Keep in mind that if you don’t already have a primary care provider or another physician, you may need to establish care with one to receive an imaging referral, if needed. Here is a list of specific departments in the hospital to help you get started.