Biggar Hospital

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).

Amenities

• On-site housekeeping and laundry services
• Dietary services on-site
• Public Health unit within the building

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Tips Before You Go

• This is the only hospital in Biggar — for life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest or stroke, call 911 immediately as STARS air ambulance can be dispatched for critical cases.
• Arrive prepared for a triage wait: less urgent conditions like minor cuts, prescription renewals, or stitch removal will be seen after patients with more critical needs.
• If your condition requires specialist care (cardiology, surgery, neurology), be aware that you may be stabilized here and then transferred to a Saskatoon hospital — plan for possible transport.
• Some allied health services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietitian, counselling) are not available every day — call 306-948-3323 in advance to schedule an appointment for non-emergency needs.
• Personal vehicle is the recommended way to reach the hospital, as there is no public transit in Biggar. Ensure someone can drive you or arrange transportation before you need it.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard or provincial health coverage documentation)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies (medications, foods, environmental)
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Personal comfort items if a longer wait is anticipated (water bottle, snack, book)
• Insurance information (if applicable for non-residents)
• Emergency contact information and next-of-kin details

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.