Biggar and District Health Centre

Biggar, SK · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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About Biggar and District Health Centre

Biggar and District Health Centre is a 13-bed acute care community hospital located at 501 1st Avenue West in Biggar, Saskatchewan, operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides triage-based emergency care, diagnostics including lab, X-ray, and ultrasound, along with a broad range of outpatient services to residents across a large rural geographical area. Patients requiring complex, specialized, or trauma care may be transferred to a larger urban centre such as Saskatoon, approximately one hour away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Triage-based emergency care Laboratory services X-ray diagnostics Ultrasound diagnostics Acute inpatient care (13 beds) Outpatient services Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Dietitian services Child and youth counselling Addictions counselling Psychiatric rehabilitation Public Health — immunization and communicable disease control Visiting specialist clinics (schedule varies — contact facility)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Biggar and District Health Centre is a rural small-town facility where surface-level parking is typical. Specific parking details are not publicly listed; contact the health centre directly at 306-948-3323 for parking guidance.

Biggar is a drive-to destination with no local public transit service identified. The facility is accessible via Highways 4, 14, and 51, and is located less than an hour's drive from Saskatoon and its international airport.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, consider whether your family physician or a telehealth service may be appropriate before visiting the ED.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, visiting mid-morning on a weekday is generally advisable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Biggar and District Health Centre emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at Biggar and District Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What diagnostic services are available at this facility?
The health centre offers laboratory, X-ray, and ultrasound services. These diagnostic capabilities support both emergency and outpatient care on site.
Can Biggar and District Health Centre handle serious emergencies like heart attacks or major trauma?
The ED can provide initial stabilization and emergency care; however, as a rural community hospital without specialized cardiac, trauma, or stroke designations, complex cases are typically transferred to a larger urban centre such as Saskatoon, roughly one hour away. In any life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Are specialist physicians available at the health centre?
Visiting specialists do provide services at Biggar and District Health Centre, but they are not present every day. Contact the facility directly at 306-948-3323 to inquire about specific specialist availability and scheduling.
How does triage work at the Biggar and District Health Centre ED?
When you arrive at the emergency department, a triage nurse assesses your condition to determine the urgency of your care. Patients with the most critical needs are seen first regardless of arrival order. If your condition worsens while you are waiting, inform the triage nurse immediately.
Does Biggar and District Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes, the facility has an addictions counsellor, a child and youth counsellor, and psychiatric rehabilitation services on staff, though these are not available every day. Public Health services including communicable disease and immunization programs are also located within the building.

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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