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Humboldt District Health Complex is a 45-bed regional hospital located at 515 14th Avenue in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, and serves as the largest rural hospital in the Saskatchewan Health Authority's former Saskatoon Health Region. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing triage-based urgent care for residents of Humboldt and the surrounding rural communities. The facility offers a broad range of integrated health services on-site — including general medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and specialty consultations — though patients requiring complex trauma care or caesarean sections may be transferred to a larger centre such as Saskatoon.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, General medicine and surgery, Laboratory and diagnostic imaging (radiology), Physiotherapy — acute care, orthopaedic, and paediatric rehabilitation, Cardiology consultations, Internal medicine, Obstetrics and low-risk maternity care (2 birthing rooms), Gynaecology and urology, Neurology consultations, Ears, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist services, Geriatric services, Palliative care, Dietary counselling, Telehealth services.
Amenities
Telehealth services available on-site
2 maternity birthing rooms (also used for antepartum and postpartum care)
Three pharmacies are available within the city of Humboldt (not confirmed on-site)
Contact the facility at 306-682-2603 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, wifi, and chapel availability
The ER does not accept appointments — patients are seen by triage priority, not order of arrival, so those with life-threatening conditions are always seen first.
For non-emergency health questions, call 811 (HealthLine) or visit HealthLine Online before heading to the ER — it can save you an unnecessary trip.
If you require a caesarean section, high-risk obstetric care, or complex trauma treatment, the hospital will arrange transfer to a larger regional centre such as Saskatoon; plan accordingly if you live far from either city.
Call the hospital at 306-682-2603 ahead of your visit to confirm parking access, on-site amenities, and any services you may need.
The Humboldt District Health Complex offers a wide range of specialty services via in-person and telehealth consultations — ask your care team whether a referral through the complex is an option before travelling to Saskatoon.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard or provincial health coverage documentation)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Provincial or private insurance information
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (ERs can be cool)
Snacks and water for a support person accompanying you
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Humboldt District Health Complex ER have 24/7 service?
Yes, the emergency department at Humboldt District Health Complex is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Can I give birth at Humboldt District Health Complex?
Yes, the hospital supports low-risk pregnancies and has 2 birthing rooms that can also be used for antepartum and postpartum care. However, the facility does not perform caesarean sections, so patients requiring surgical delivery or high-risk obstetric care will be transferred to a larger centre such as Saskatoon.
What specialists are available at the Humboldt hospital?
The complex offers a broad range of specialty services including cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, urology, gynaecology, ENT, geriatrics, and obstetrics — available through in-person visits and telehealth consultations. Contact the hospital at 306-682-2603 for appointment and referral information.
Is there a pharmacy at Humboldt District Health Complex?
An on-site pharmacy has not been confirmed through publicly available information. However, the city of Humboldt has three community pharmacies available to residents. Call 306-682-2603 to confirm current on-site pharmacy services before your visit.
How does triage work in the Humboldt ER?
Upon arrival, a triage nurse assesses every patient and assigns a priority level based on the urgency of their condition. Patients with life-threatening emergencies — such as cardiac arrest or serious injuries — are seen first. Less urgent cases, such as minor fractures or lacerations, will wait longer. You cannot book an appointment in the ER.
What is the history of Humboldt District Health Complex?
The complex traces its roots to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, originally established in 1911. Responsibility was transferred from the Saskatchewan Catholic Health Corporation to the Saskatoon Health Region on October 31, 2007. The current state-of-the-art facility opened on April 1, 2011, after construction began in 2008, and is now operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. It is the largest rural hospital in the former Saskatoon Health Region.