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Non-emergency options
Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at rural emergency departments. For non-urgent concerns, calling HealthLine 811 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. Like most emergency departments, La Ronge Health Centre may be busier on weekday evenings, weekends, and during cold and flu season. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling HealthLine 811 at 811 to assess your options.
Nearby Alternatives
No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.
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Open on ERstat →La Ronge Health Centre is Northern Saskatchewan's primary full-service hospital and regional referral centre, serving La Ronge and dozens of remote northern communities from its location at 227 Backlund St. The 24/7 emergency department provides around-the-clock urgent and emergency care, with services spanning acute care, labour and delivery, pediatrics, mental health, and long-term care. As a University of Saskatchewan Family Medicine residency training site and the largest health facility in the north, this hospital offers a broader clinical scope than many comparably sized rural centres.
24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care (13 acute medicine beds), Paediatric care (5 paediatric beds), Labour and Delivery (2 obstetrical beds), Palliative care (1 palliative bed), High acuity observation, Short Stay unit for patients awaiting transport, Mental Health and Addictions services, Laboratory and X-Ray (Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–3:30 pm), Ultrasound (Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–4:00 pm), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Diabetes Education, Dietitian services, Immunizations, Needle Exchange, Telehealth remote specialist consultations, Public Health Services, Long-Term Care (Nikinan — 14 permanent resident beds), Visiting specialists including Saskatchewan Hearing Aid Plan.
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