Indian Head Union Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at small community ERs. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on weekdays may offer shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak times at this facility. As a general guideline, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher patient volumes at community emergency departments across Saskatchewan.

About Indian Head Union Hospital

Indian Head Union Hospital is a small community hospital located at 300 Hospital Street in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, approximately 69 km east of Regina, serving the town and surrounding rural municipalities. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a triage-based system to prioritize patients by medical urgency, from life-threatening emergencies to less urgent concerns. As a community-level facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it is best suited for general and urgent care needs, while patients requiring complex cardiac, stroke, or major trauma interventions can expect stabilization and transfer to a larger regional centre such as Regina General Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage-based urgent care, Inpatient care, Outpatient and ambulatory care, Adult and childhood immunizations, Mental Health and Addiction services, Nutrition counseling, Occupational therapy, Palliative care, Telehealth services, Home care coordination, Public Health Office (prenatal, baby clinics, senior services, school immunization), 24-hour road ambulance (EMS) service.

Amenities

• On-site parking
• Public Health Office on site
• Contact hospital at (306) 695-4000 for cafeteria, ATM, and other amenity details

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe breathing difficulty — do not drive yourself.
• The ED uses a triage system, so patients with less urgent concerns such as minor cuts or prescription renewals will wait longer than those with serious conditions.
• For non-emergency medical needs in Indian Head, consider contacting the Indian Head Primary Health Care Centre at 719 Grand Avenue (306-695-2922) before visiting the ER.
• If you live in a surrounding rural municipality, Indian Head EMS (Saskatchewan Health Authority) provides 24-hour ambulance coverage — call 911 to activate.
• Complex cases such as major trauma, cardiac events, or stroke are stabilized here and transferred to Regina General Hospital, so inform family of this possibility when visiting the ER.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact information
• Cash or payment method for any incidental costs
• Snacks, water, and a book or phone charger in case of a wait

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.