Assiniboia Union Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling 811 first can help you determine the best time and place to seek care.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent issues, visiting mid-morning on a weekday is generally advisable.

About Assiniboia Union Hospital

Assiniboia Union Hospital is a 24/7 integrated rural facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, serving approximately 6,500 residents across Assiniboia, Coronach, Rockglen, Willow Bunch, and Mossbank. The emergency department provides around-the-clock triage-based care supported by a virtual physician program, alongside acute care, long-term care, diagnostic imaging, and a broad range of allied health services under one roof. Patients requiring higher-level specialty or trauma care may be transferred to larger centres, but the hospital offers essential emergency services for the South Central Saskatchewan region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute care (12 beds), Transition care (4 beds), Long-term care (Levels 1–4), Palliative care, X-ray (diagnostic radiology), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Laboratory services, Physical therapy / Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Mental health services, Addictions counselling, Diabetes clinic, Registered dietitian, Homecare services, Dental hygiene, Virtual physician program (ER support).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• On-site parking
• On-site long-term care home
• Contact hospital directly at 306-642-3351 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, or Wi-Fi availability before visiting

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 811 (HealthLine) before heading to the ER — Saskatchewan's free 24-hour nurse advice line can help you decide if emergency care is truly needed.
• For non-urgent health concerns, consider the Red Coat Primary Health Clinic at 131 3rd Ave W (Asaskan Complex), reachable at 306-642-4454, to avoid an unnecessary ER visit.
• The ER uses triage — you will be seen based on medical urgency, not order of arrival, so be prepared to wait if your condition is non-critical.
• If you are travelling from Coronach, Rockglen, Willow Bunch, or Mossbank, confirm road conditions before driving, especially in winter months on rural Saskatchewan highways.
• Bring a list of your current medications and any relevant health card information to speed up registration and care.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (or provincial health card if from out of province)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Personal health insurance information (if applicable)
• Phone charger or device for waiting
• Snacks and water for accompanying support persons, as amenities may be limited

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.