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The Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility serves Leader, SK and the surrounding southwest Saskatchewan communities with a 24/7 emergency department supported by on-site laboratory, X-ray, and EMS services. As a rural community-level facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it provides acute care, primary health care, and diagnostic services for residents across the region. Patients with life-threatening emergencies are seen on a triage basis, with more complex cases stabilized and transferred to larger centres such as Swift Current when needed.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient Acute Care (6 beds), Primary Care Clinic, Laboratory Services, X-Ray (Diagnostic Imaging), ECG, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with integrated ambulance bay, Telehealth, Long-Term Care (30 beds), Outpatient Mental Health Services, Outpatient Addiction Services, Visiting Occupational Therapy, Visiting Physiotherapy, Visiting Mental Health and Addictions Counselling, Visiting Dietitian Services, Visiting Dental Health Education, Chronic Disease Management.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies — the facility has an on-site ambulance bay and EMS to coordinate your arrival.
Visiting specialist services such as physiotherapy, mental health, and dietitian are not available every day — call 306-628-5500 in advance to confirm schedules.
This is a rural facility with 6 acute care beds; patients requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, or stroke care may be stabilized and transferred to Swift Current or Medicine Hat.
Triage is used in the emergency department — you will be seen based on the urgency of your condition, not the order of arrival, so expect wait times to vary.
If you are travelling from outside Leader, plan for the drive — the town is approximately 90 minutes from both Swift Current and Medicine Hat with no public transportation options.
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 test results
Emergency contact information
Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water, snacks, warm clothing)
Payment method for any applicable fees
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official name and address of the Leader hospital?
The facility is officially known as the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility, operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. It is located at 400 1st Street West, Leader, SK. You can reach them by phone at 306-628-5500.
Does the Leader emergency department have X-ray and lab services on site?
Yes. The emergency department is supported by on-site laboratory and X-ray (diagnostic imaging) services, as well as ECG, making it capable of handling a range of diagnostic needs for rural emergency patients.
What happens if my condition requires care beyond what Leader Hospital can provide?
The Leader facility is a rural community-level ED. For conditions requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, or stroke care, patients are stabilized on-site and transferred to a larger centre such as Swift Current Regional Hospital, which is approximately 90 minutes away.
Is there an ambulance service at the Leader facility?
Yes. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are based at the facility, which includes an integrated ambulance bay built into the building. This improves emergency response times for Leader and the surrounding communities.
Are mental health and specialist services available at the Leader facility?
The facility offers outpatient mental health and addiction services. Visiting specialists — including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, mental health counsellors, and dietitians — also provide services on a scheduled basis. Call 306-628-5500 to confirm availability and scheduling.
When did the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility open?
The facility officially opened in October 2018 following a $12 million capital construction project that consolidated the hospital, emergency medical services, primary health clinic, and a connection to the long-term care home into one integrated facility.