Leader Hospital

Hours are not published for this ER. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 21m – 1h 30m.

Call (306) 628-5500 to confirm it is open.

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Comparable ERs typically run 21m – 1h 30m
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Nearest with live data · 876 km
Grace General Hospital
2h 30m wait · 3 waiting · updated 3 min ago

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Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a rural emergency department, mornings on weekdays are generally quieter periods for non-urgent concerns. Always call 911 or go directly to the ER for emergencies regardless of time of day.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends may see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent issues, weekday mornings may offer shorter waits.

Nearby Alternatives

Leader Integrated Healthcare Facility

Leader · 0 km away

Kindersley Hospital

Kindersley · 70 km away

Big Country Hospital

Oyen · 83 km away

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About Leader Hospital

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.

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Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Parking

As a small rural facility in Leader, SK, surface-level parking is typical at the facility. No paid parking or specific lot details have been confirmed. Contact the facility at 306-628-5500 for current parking guidance.

Getting There

Leader is a small rural town with no municipal public transit service. Most patients travel by personal vehicle. Leader is approximately 90 minutes from Swift Current, SK and Medicine Hat, AB. The nearest major airports are in Saskatoon (~287 km) and Calgary (~427 km).

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.

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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.

This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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