Dinsmore Health Care Centre

207 1 Street E, Dinsmore, SK (306) 846-2222
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Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter during mid-morning on weekdays. For non-life-threatening concerns, calling ahead at 306-846-2222 may help you plan your visit.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for Dinsmore Health Care Centre. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not urgent, weekday mornings are typically less busy at rural facilities.

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About Dinsmore Health Care Centre

Dinsmore Health Care Centre is a public Saskatchewan Health Authority facility located at 207 1st Street E in the village of Dinsmore, in the heart of central Saskatchewan's Wheat Belt on Highway 42. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing triage-based emergency care and primary health services to residents of Dinsmore and the surrounding rural communities. As a small rural facility, it is best suited for urgent and semi-urgent conditions; patients with high-acuity emergencies such as major trauma, cardiac events, or stroke may be stabilized on-site before transfer to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Triage-based urgent care, Primary care and family medicine clinic, Long-term care and nursing home services, Patient stabilization and transfer coordination, Handi-van accessible transportation booking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dinsmore Health Care Centre emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at Dinsmore Health Care Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving the village of Dinsmore and surrounding rural Saskatchewan communities.
What types of emergencies can Dinsmore Health Care Centre treat?
The centre can assess and treat a range of urgent conditions including chest pain, fractures, asthma attacks, high fever, and stomach pain. For major emergencies such as severe trauma, cardiac arrest, or stroke, staff will stabilize patients and arrange transfer to an appropriate regional facility.
Does Dinsmore Health Care Centre have a family doctor or clinic on site?
Yes, the centre includes a family medical clinic with a Family Physician, in addition to the 24/7 emergency department and long-term care services.
How does triage work at the Dinsmore Health Care Centre ER?
When you arrive at the emergency department, a nurse will assess you using triage — a process that prioritizes patients by medical urgency rather than arrival time. The most critical cases such as cardiac arrest are seen immediately, followed by very urgent cases like chest pain, then urgent cases like high fever or asthma.
Is there accessible transportation available to reach Dinsmore Health Care Centre?
Yes, a community Handi-van accommodating up to 18 passengers or 5 wheelchairs is available for residents of Dinsmore. To book, call the centre at 306-846-2222. No public bus route serves the facility, so most patients travel by personal or arranged vehicle.
Who operates Dinsmore Health Care Centre and is it a public hospital?
Dinsmore Health Care Centre is a public facility owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. It provides emergency, primary, and long-term care services to residents of the Dinsmore area in central Saskatchewan.

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