Arcola Health Centre

Arcola, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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

Parking & Transit

Arcola Health Centre is a small rural facility typical of communities its size, and surface-level parking on site is expected. Contact the centre directly at (306) 455-4550 to confirm parking availability and accessibility features.

Arcola is a rural town of approximately 600 people in southeast Saskatchewan. No scheduled public transit service is available to the facility. Patients are advised to arrange private transportation or contact the health centre for guidance.

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.

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What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arcola Health Centre have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Arcola Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported in part by the Saskatchewan Health Authority's virtual physician program to help sustain rural emergency care access.
What communities does Arcola Health Centre serve?
The centre serves Arcola and the broader surrounding region, including Moose Mountain Provincial Park, White Bear First Nation, and Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation in southeast Saskatchewan.
Will I need to be transferred to another hospital for serious conditions?
Arcola Health Centre is a general acute care facility without specialized trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric designations. For serious or complex cases, staff will stabilize you and arrange transfer — including via STARS air ambulance — to a larger regional centre as needed.
Are mental health services available at Arcola Health Centre?
Yes, the facility has an on-site mental health counsellor and mental health services can be accessed by calling 1-800-216-7689. For non-crisis mental health concerns, contacting this line directly is recommended rather than visiting the emergency department.
Who provides physician services at Arcola Health Centre's ER?
Physician services are provided by doctors from the Arcola Family Health Clinic and the medical clinic in Carlyle, supplemented by the SHA's virtual physician program to ensure ongoing emergency coverage.
Does Arcola Health Centre offer telehealth or virtual care services?
Yes, the facility offers telehealth services and participates in the Saskatchewan Health Authority's virtual physician program, which connects patients and local care teams with remote physicians to support emergency and acute care in rural settings.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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