Hudson Bay Health Care Facility

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guideline, rural emergency departments in smaller communities tend to be less congested during mid-morning weekday hours. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether telehealth or your family physician may be appropriate first.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Evenings, weekends, and days following statutory holidays can be busier at rural ERs as walk-in and community physician access is reduced. Always call 911 for emergencies regardless of expected wait times.

About Hudson Bay Health Care Facility

Hudson Bay Health Care Facility is a rural integrated care facility located at 614 Prince Street in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, offering 24/7 emergency services alongside acute care, long-term care, and a wide range of community health programs. The facility operates 10 acute care beds and 22 long-term care beds, staffed by four physicians and two nurse practitioners, making it the primary point of emergency care for Hudson Bay and the surrounding region. Patients requiring complex or specialized treatment — such as cardiac, trauma, or advanced pediatric care — may be stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care (10 beds), Long-Term Care (22 beds), Respite Care, Adult Day Care Programming, Diagnostic Imaging / X-ray (RIS/PACS enabled), Laboratory Services, Physiotherapy (visiting, Mondays), Mental Health Services, Addiction Services, Diabetes Education / Dietitian, Home Care, Public Health Nursing, Community Therapy, Palliative Care, Prenatal and Maternal Programs, Early Childhood Programs, Dental Services, Pharmacy, Social Worker Programs, Telehealth Services, Sexual Health Services, TB Programs, Medical Transportation, Discharge Coordination, Meals on Wheels, Ambulance Service (24/7), Air Ambulance (when required).

Amenities

• Free on-site parking
• Meals on Wheels (lunches prepared by dietary staff)
• Telehealth services
• Pharmacy on-site

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma — do not drive yourself.
• Hudson Bay's ER is a small rural facility; patients with complex needs such as cardiac emergencies, major trauma, or specialized pediatric care may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.
• Air ambulance services are available and can be arranged by medical staff when required — this is a key resource for serious cases in this remote area.
• Physiotherapy is available only on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays) through a visiting physiotherapist from Melfort — plan non-emergency therapy needs accordingly.
• If you need the Handivan to reach the facility, service runs weekdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — for after-hours emergencies, call 911 for ambulance service, which operates 24/7.

What to Bring

• Valid Saskatchewan Health Card (or out-of-province health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snacks, warm clothing)
• Payment method for any applicable fees or prescriptions

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.