Biggar Hospital

Biggar, SK

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501 1 Ave W, Biggar, SK (306) 948-3110 Hospital website

About Biggar Hospital

The Biggar & District Health Centre (formerly Biggar Hospital) at 501 1st Ave W is the sole acute care facility serving Biggar and a large surrounding rural area in west-central Saskatchewan. The emergency department operates 24/7 and provides triage-based care for patients from pediatric through geriatric, handling everything from minor injuries to urgent conditions such as chest pain, breathing difficulties, and high fever. Patients requiring specialized or higher-level care beyond this facility's scope are transferred to larger centres such as Saskatoon.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage-based emergency care (pediatric through geriatric), Acute care (13 acute care beds), Laboratory services, X-ray / diagnostic imaging, Outpatient services, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Dietitian services, Diabetic education, Home Care, Palliative Care, Long-term care (53 beds), Child and youth counselling, Adult counselling / psychiatric rehab, Public Health (communicable disease control, immunization), Emergency Medical Services (ambulance, STARS air ambulance access).

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Is the Biggar & District Health Centre emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at the Biggar & District Health Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
What was the Biggar Hospital previously called, and what changed?
The facility was originally known as the Biggar Union Hospital, built in 1976. It was later renamed the Biggar & District Health Centre following a major expansion that added a long-term care wing. The $23 million long-term care facility, formerly known as Diamond Lodge, opened in 2015 attached to the Health Centre.
Does the Biggar & District Health Centre have lab and X-ray services on-site?
Yes, the facility has full laboratory and X-ray services available on-site, supporting both emergency and outpatient care needs.
What happens if I need specialized care that Biggar Hospital cannot provide?
If your condition requires a higher level of specialty care — such as cardiology, neurology, or surgical intervention — you will be stabilized at the Biggar & District Health Centre and then transferred to a larger facility, most likely in Saskatoon. STARS air ambulance is also available for critical cases requiring rapid transport.
Does the hospital see children in the emergency department?
Yes, the Biggar & District Health Centre emergency department provides care across all age groups, from pediatric patients through to geriatric. There is no dedicated pediatric emergency unit; all ages are seen through the general ER triage process.
Is there a pharmacy or other amenity at the Biggar & District Health Centre?
Specific amenity details such as an on-site pharmacy, cafeteria, or ATM have not been confirmed for this facility. Contact the hospital directly at 306-948-3323 to ask about available services during your visit.

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