The Manitoba government announced on Thursday, October 1, 2020, that sixth Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic will be opening in Portage la Prairie.
RAAM clinics provide assessment, counselling, the prescribing of appropriate medication, and connections for patients to community treatment programs and primary care physicians.
“RAAM clinics have been successful in providing patients with the ability to receive assessment and counselling, be prescribed appropriate medication and directed to community treatment programs and primary care physicians,” said Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen. “Locating a clinic in Portage la Prairie will provide people in this community and health region with timely access to treatment and assistance in navigating the health system more easily.”
The new RAAM clinic will operate Monday to Friday at 159 Fifth Street and will be staffed by an addictions physician, nurses and counsellors.
The clinic will provide walk-in clinics two half-days per week where appointments won’t be required. Walk-in clinic days and hours will be announced later in October.
Jane Curtis, CEO, Southern Health–Santé Sud. “The establishment of Southern Health–Santé Sud’s first RAAM clinic will ensure people living in the Portage la Prairie area receive that help with improved substance use and addiction supports that point individuals on the road towards treatment and recovery.”
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