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Galloway Health Centre is a Saskatchewan Health Authority facility in Oxbow, SK, providing 24-hour emergency care to residents of southeast Saskatchewan and the surrounding rural region. The centre operates as an integrated health facility with 8 temporary care beds, 12 long-term care beds, laboratory and X-ray services, and a STARS Air Ambulance landing pad for patients requiring transfer to higher-level care. It is the primary point of emergency access for Oxbow and surrounding communities, serving an area with significant agricultural and oil industry activity — making it well-positioned for farm and workplace-related emergencies.
Services & Specialties
24-Hour Emergency Department, 8 Temporary Care Beds, 12 Long-Term Care Beds, Laboratory Services, X-ray Services, Telehealth Services, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Recreational Therapy, Primary Medical Care, Nursing Care (post-illness and post-surgery recovery), Home Care, Outpatient Services, Community Health Services, 24-Hour Ambulance Service, STARS Air Ambulance Landing Pad.
Amenities
Medical equipment and supplies available for rent
STARS Air Ambulance Landing Pad on site
Telehealth services for remote specialist consultations
Spencer's Pharmacy Ltd. nearby at 222 Main Street, Oxbow (306-483-2262) — open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Galloway Health Centre is a health centre, not an acute care hospital — patients requiring surgery or extended acute-level admission may be transferred to facilities such as Estevan or Arcola.
The ER uses triage: you will be assessed by urgency, not by order of arrival. Patients with life-threatening conditions are always seen first.
If your emergency involves a farm or workplace injury — common in this agricultural and oil-producing region — tell triage staff immediately so they can assess correctly.
For non-urgent health questions, call the SHA HealthLine at 8-1-1, available 24/7, to determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
The centre has a STARS Air Ambulance landing pad on site, which supports rapid air transfer to higher-level trauma or acute care centres when required.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Personal health insurance information (for prescriptions or follow-up)
Phone charger or portable battery pack for a potential wait
Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Galloway Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It serves Oxbow and the surrounding southeast Saskatchewan region. Call 911 for all life-threatening emergencies.
Is Galloway Health Centre a full acute care hospital?
No. Galloway Health Centre was redesignated from a hospital to a health centre in 1993. While it provides emergency care and temporary care beds, it does not offer full acute care. Patients requiring acute-level inpatient care or surgery may be transferred to larger facilities such as Estevan or Arcola.
Does Galloway Health Centre have the ability to transfer patients by air ambulance?
Yes. The facility has an on-site STARS Air Ambulance landing pad, which allows for air medevac transfers to higher-level care centres when a patient's condition requires services beyond what the health centre can provide.
What laboratory and diagnostic services are available at Galloway Health Centre?
The health centre offers on-site laboratory and X-ray services, supporting emergency diagnosis and monitoring of temporary care patients. Telehealth services are also available to connect patients with off-site specialists.
Can I make an appointment to see someone in the emergency department at Galloway Health Centre?
No. Like all emergency departments, Galloway Health Centre's ER does not accept appointments. Upon arrival you will be triaged — assessed by the urgency of your condition — and seen accordingly. Those with the most critical needs are treated first.
Is there a pharmacy at or near Galloway Health Centre?
There is no pharmacy inside the health centre. However, Spencer's Pharmacy Ltd. is located nearby at 222 Main Street in Oxbow (306-483-2262) and is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.