Dr. f.h. Wigmore Regional Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy than evenings and weekends at most Canadian emergency departments. For non-urgent concerns, consider visiting earlier in the day to allow more time for assessment.

Busier times: Without historical data specific to this facility, general guidance applies: evenings (after 5 PM), weekends, and holidays typically see higher ER volumes at regional hospitals. If your situation is not life-threatening, early weekday mornings may offer shorter waits.

About Dr. f.h. Wigmore Regional Hospital

Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is Moose Jaw's primary acute care facility, serving approximately 54,000 residents across 40 communities in Saskatchewan's Five Hills region. The emergency department features 32 exam and treatment rooms in a universal care unit and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, triaging patients by urgency of need. As a regional hospital, it delivers specialist care across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, maternity, mental health, and more — including Saskatchewan's only hyperbaric chamber — making it the highest level of care available to residents of Moose Jaw and the surrounding area.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department with 32 exam/treatment rooms, General surgery and most orthopedic surgeries (4 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms), Maternity and obstetrics including low, moderate, and some high-risk pregnancies, Emergency and scheduled caesarean sections and epidurals, Pediatrics unit (10 beds, patients 17 and under), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Mental health inpatient unit (12 beds), Mental Health and Addictions services including trauma response and youth assessment, MRI (Philips Ingenia 1.5T — first in Five Hills Region), Portable CT scanner, Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services, Pharmacy, Dialysis, Physiotherapy, Cardiac rehabilitation, Diabetic counselling, Saskatchewan's only Hyperbaric Chamber, Observation unit, Day surgery.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy
• Single patient standard rooms throughout the facility
• Natural lighting design for patient comfort
• Volunteer services (patient direction, escorting, and day surgery assistance)
• Paid parking on-site
• Breastfeeding room (maternity unit)
• Newborn nursery

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Tips Before You Go

• Triage is based on urgency, not arrival order — if your condition worsens while waiting, immediately notify a triage nurse.
• You cannot book an appointment in the emergency department; walk-ins are assessed by urgency of need only. For non-urgent concerns, contact your family physician for a scheduled visit.
• The hospital is located adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway on Diefenbaker Drive — allow extra time during highway travel periods or winter weather conditions.
• Bring all current medications or a complete medication list, as the on-site pharmacy and care team will need this information for safe treatment.
• Volunteers are available in the ED and day surgery areas to help direct and escort patients — don't hesitate to ask for assistance navigating the facility.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (CHP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial health coverage or supplemental insurance information
• Previous relevant medical records or imaging results if available
• Personal comfort items for a potential wait (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
• A trusted contact person's name and phone number
• Payment method for parking

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.