LA RONGE HEALTH CENTRE

La Ronge, SK · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. After 8:00 pm, enter via the lower-level entrance and ring the buzzer for access.

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 La Ronge

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About LA RONGE HEALTH CENTRE

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

Parking & Transit

Parking is free at La Ronge Health Centre. Designated accessible parking spaces are available on site. Most patients access the facility by private vehicle.

La Ronge does not have a formal public transit system. Most patients access the health centre by private vehicle. Patients travelling from remote northern communities may be eligible for medical transportation services coordinated through the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

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.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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