Arcola Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments like Arcola Health Centre tend to be quieter on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, visiting during these times may result in a shorter wait.

Busier times: No historical data is available for peak times at this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If possible and your condition allows, avoid these periods for non-critical concerns.

About Arcola Health Centre

Arcola Health Centre is a 12-bed acute care facility located at 607 Prairie Ave in Arcola, Saskatchewan, serving the town and surrounding communities including Moose Mountain Provincial Park, White Bear First Nation, and Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation. Operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the emergency department provides 24/7 general emergency and acute care supported by a virtual physician program that helps sustain rural access to emergency health services. This facility is best suited for general emergencies and urgent care needs; patients requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric intervention may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care (12 beds), Laboratory services, X-ray / diagnostic imaging, Physical therapy / physiotherapy, Mental health counselling, Occupational therapy, Home care services, Telehealth services, Virtual physician program (SHA), STARS air ambulance transfer point, Primary healthcare services.

Amenities

• Sun Country Health Region Home Care East Division offices on site
• Mental health services (1-800-216-7689)
• Telehealth services
• On-site physiotherapist
• On-site mental health counsellor

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke symptoms, or major trauma — do not drive yourself.
• For non-urgent health questions at any hour, call Saskatchewan's HealthLine at 811 before heading to the ER to determine if a visit is necessary.
• Arcola Health Centre uses triage — the most critical patients are seen first regardless of arrival order, so expect wait times to vary based on the urgency of other patients' needs.
• Complex or specialized cases such as serious trauma or cardiac events may require stabilization and transfer to a larger regional hospital; be prepared for that possibility.
• Mental health support is available through the facility — call 1-800-216-7689 for mental health services rather than waiting in the emergency department for non-crisis mental health concerns.
• Physician services are provided by doctors from Arcola Family Health Clinic and Carlyle medical clinic — calling your family physician first for non-emergencies can save you time.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact information
• Payment method for any applicable fees or prescriptions
• Warm clothing or a blanket, as wait areas in rural facilities can be cool

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Saskatchewan health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.