No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.
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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.
Services & Specialties
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.
Amenities
Telehealth services for remote specialist consultations
Accessible entrances including wheelchair-accessible front, side, and back doors
Ramps and lowered elevator buttons for accessibility
Accessible washrooms on site
Short Stay unit providing overnight accommodation for patients awaiting transport home
HealthLine 811 available 24/7 for non-emergency health and mental health support by phone
Cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, chapel, and Wi-Fi availability not confirmed — contact 306-425-2422 for details
After 8:00 pm, go directly to the lower-level entrance and ring the buzzer — the main entrance may not be staffed for after-hours ER access.
If you are travelling from a remote northern community, ask staff about the Short Stay unit, which provides overnight accommodation for patients waiting on transportation home after treatment.
For non-emergency health questions at any hour, call HealthLine 811 before making the trip — registered nurses and mental health support are available 24/7 by phone.
Lab and X-Ray services are only available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, and Ultrasound runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm — plan diagnostic appointments accordingly.
Mental Health and Addictions Services can be reached directly at 306-425-4840 if you or someone you know needs support outside of an emergency visit.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
Any known allergy information
Personal health insurance or supplemental coverage information if applicable
Warm clothing and snacks if travelling from a remote community, as wait times can vary
Contact information for your family physician or regular care provider
If applicable, documentation or records from recent specialist visits or telehealth consultations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the La Ronge Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at La Ronge Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 8:00 pm, patients must use the lower-level entrance and ring the buzzer to gain access.
What communities does La Ronge Health Centre serve?
La Ronge Health Centre is the primary health services hub for Northern Saskatchewan. In addition to residents of La Ronge itself, the facility serves patients from many smaller and remote northern communities throughout the region, functioning as a regional referral centre.
Does La Ronge Health Centre offer labour and delivery services?
Yes, La Ronge Health Centre has a Labour and Delivery unit with 2 obstetrical beds. Mothers are encouraged to deliver in La Ronge provided their physician determines it is safe and appropriate for their individual situation.
Is there a place to stay overnight if I travelled from a remote community?
Yes. The Short Stay unit at La Ronge Health Centre provides overnight accommodations for patients who have been treated but are waiting on transportation to return home — a service specifically designed with remote northern patients in mind.
Does La Ronge Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes, Mental Health and Addictions Services are available at the health centre and can be reached directly at 306-425-4840. Additionally, HealthLine 811 provides 24/7 mental health phone support for anyone in the province.
Is La Ronge Health Centre a teaching hospital?
Yes. La Ronge Health Centre is one of seven University of Saskatchewan Family Medicine residency training sites in Saskatchewan, affiliated with the USask College of Medicine. Patients may be cared for by supervised family medicine residents as part of their training.