New Dynacare Laboratory open in Transcona
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This article was published 08/01/2021 (882 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
I first heard of plans to open a second Dynacare laboratory in Transcona several months ago. The new, so-called “super site,” would be the fifth location of its type in Winnipeg.
A building was secured and the new Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre at 3-1581 Regent Ave. West, first opened its doors for business on Nov. 6, 2020.
Keeping in mind the importance of convenience for Transcona residents, the proposed site of the new laboratory was given careful consideration. Mark Bernhardt, spokesperson for Dynacare, shared that the new Crossroads location was chosen because it is on a major bus route and was within a few kilometres of the other laboratory in Transcona.
The need for additional medical services in Transcona was deemed necessary given the lengthy wait times at the only laboratory in the area, at 701 Regent Ave. W. According to Mark, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated the need. Although this location remains open, the new super site has its benefits.
It offers extended hours and is open six days a week: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. to Fri.; and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. With the safety of everyone in mind, the newly designed and modern super site has plexiglass shields between the seats in the waiting room.
In order to increase efficiency, the new laboratory was also designed to accommodate more people at once, helping reduce wait times.
In addition to doing lab work including bloodwork, urinalysis and specimen testing, the site can also do electrocardiograms, if requested by a medical professional. The super site also has access to a variety of national testing services, such as genetic testing.
(Testing for COVID-19 is not available at either location.)
It is also possible to check in online at all Dynacare locations and wait at home while your spot in line is saved. Although you will not be given an appointment, an estimated time for your arrival will appear on the map.
Given the benefits of the super site model, Dynacare plans to open another location in the south end of Winnipeg later this year.
The new Crossroads supersite offers “improved customer service”, according to Mark, who, as a representative of Dynacare, wanted to encourage Transcona residents to attend the new location as the need arises.
Cindy Murdoch is a community correspondent for Transcona. She can be contacted at reflections8@shaw.ca
Cindy Murdoch
Transcona community correspondent
Cindy Murdoch is a community correspondent for Transcona. She can be contacted at reflections8@shaw.ca