As part of the study, planners mapped out geographic areas based on where people live. It revealed that within Winnipeg, 45% of residents travel outside their geographic area to see a doctor or nurse practitioner. Of people living near but outside Winnipeg, half travel into the city to get care. And of Manitobans who live far from Winnipeg, 60% stay within their geographic area for care, while 40% travel. Researchers agreed people will often seek care close to their workplace or at a clinic that was recommended to them, while people moving to a different area and continuing to see their same family doctor is another factor. The U of M said the study will help with the development of My Health Team, a team-based model for primary healthcare.
NBHC Care Experience
