Dr. f.h. Wigmore Regional Hospital

Moose Jaw, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including all holidays

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Moose Jaw

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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

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available on-site at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Specific rates are not publicly listed, so visitors should follow posted signage upon arrival or contact the hospital directly at 1-306-694-0200 for current parking details.

No specific public transit routes serve this location directly. The hospital is situated adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway on Diefenbaker Drive, making it easily accessible by car. Patients relying on public transit should contact Moose Jaw Transit for current route and schedule information.

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.

Tips Before You Go

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital have an MRI?
Yes. The hospital houses a Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI, which was the first MRI installed in the Five Hills Health Region and Saskatchewan's first permanent rural MRI. It is available to support both emergency and diagnostic imaging needs.
Is there a hyperbaric chamber at Wigmore Regional Hospital?
Yes — Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is home to Saskatchewan's only hyperbaric (decompression) chamber, making it a unique resource for the entire province.
Does the emergency department see children?
Yes. The hospital has a dedicated Pediatric Unit with 10 beds serving patients 17 years and under, and the emergency department can assess and treat pediatric patients.
Can I make an appointment at the Wigmore Regional Hospital emergency department?
No. The emergency department does not accept appointments. Patients are seen based on the urgency of their medical condition, not in order of arrival. For routine or scheduled care, contact your family physician.
What makes Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital unique in Canada?
The hospital, which opened in 2015, was the first large hospital in Canada to use lean design principles and the first in Canada to implement the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contract model with an Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA). It also houses Saskatchewan's only hyperbaric chamber.
Does Wigmore Regional Hospital offer mental health services through the emergency department?
The hospital has a dedicated 12-bed mental health inpatient unit and a full Mental Health and Addictions program including adult clinical services, inpatient care, trauma response, and child and youth assessment. Patients presenting to the ED with a mental health crisis will be triaged and directed to the appropriate level of care.

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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