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Meadow Lake Hospital, part of the Northwest Health Facility at 2-711 Centre Street, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving Meadow Lake and a broad network of rural and remote northern Saskatchewan communities, including First Nations reserves and satellite clinics in Goodsoil and Loon Lake. As a district hospital with 32 inpatient beds, two operating rooms, labour and delivery services, and visiting specialists, it delivers a remarkably broad scope of rural generalist care for a community of its size. Patients requiring emergency care across northwestern Saskatchewan — where the next major centre is over 150 km away — rely on this facility as their primary access point for acute and urgent medical services.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient care (32 beds), Labour and delivery (2 rooms), Surgical services (2 operating rooms), Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) physicians, Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA), Visiting specialist consultations, Telehealth and telephone specialist services, Mental health and addiction services, Detox beds (4 beds, Robert Simard Centre), Observation beds, Palliative care, Long-term care (52 beds), Laboratory and X-ray, Home care, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech-language pathology, Cardiac rehabilitation, Respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation, Early childhood development therapy, Children's therapy, Nutrition counseling, Oral health services, Adult and childhood immunizations, Travel health, Harm reduction medical care, Take-Home Naloxone kits and training, Substance checking, Autism services, University of Saskatchewan medical education and residency site.
Amenities
On-site pharmacy
Admitting and health records
Harm reduction supply station (outside ER entrance, 24-hour access)
Take-Home Naloxone kits available outside ER doors
The emergency department does not accept appointments — walk in and proceed directly to triage, where a nurse will assess the urgency of your condition.
Patients are seen based on medical urgency, not arrival order. If you feel your condition — physical or mental — has worsened while waiting, immediately notify the triage nurse.
A harm reduction supply station, including Take-Home Naloxone kits and training, is located outside the ER entrance and is accessible around the clock.
If you are travelling from a remote First Nations community or outlying rural area, be aware that complex or high-acuity cases may require transfer to a larger urban centre — bring relevant health information and medication lists to speed up care.
Meadow Lake Hospital is a University of Saskatchewan teaching site, so medical students and resident physicians may be involved in your care under physician supervision throughout the year.
What to Bring
Valid Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
Health benefits or supplemental insurance information
Emergency contact information
Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snacks, warm clothing)
If transferring from a remote community, documentation from referring care provider if available
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Meadow Lake Hospital ER have surgeons and specialists on site?
Yes. The hospital has in-house Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) and Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA) physicians, and hosts four visiting specialists each month. Telehealth and telephone consultations are also available for specialist input when needed.
Can I be admitted to hospital directly from the Meadow Lake ER?
Yes. Meadow Lake Hospital has 32 inpatient beds, a palliative care bed, two operating rooms, and two labour and delivery rooms, so patients assessed in the ER can be admitted for further care without requiring an immediate transfer.
Does Meadow Lake Hospital offer mental health or addiction services through the ER?
Yes. The facility includes mental health and addiction services, four detox beds located within the Robert Simard Centre on site, and observation beds. A Take-Home Naloxone kit station is also available outside the ER entrance 24 hours a day.
Will I be seen by a medical student or resident at the Meadow Lake ER?
Possibly. Meadow Lake Hospital is an active teaching site for the University of Saskatchewan's Rural Family Medicine program. Students and resident physicians rotate through the ER, surgical, hospitalist, and other services year-round, always under the supervision of a licensed physician.
What if I need care that Meadow Lake Hospital cannot provide?
For cases requiring a higher level of care than available on site, patients may be transferred to a larger urban centre. The nearest major centres are North Battleford (approximately 156 km south) and Lloydminster (approximately 246 km southwest). Hospital staff will coordinate any necessary transfers.
Does the Meadow Lake ER serve patients from surrounding First Nations and rural communities?
Yes. The hospital is a primary regional resource for northwestern Saskatchewan, providing emergency and specialist care to First Nations communities, as well as satellite clinics in Goodsoil and Loon Lake. Patients from remote areas are encouraged to bring any relevant medical documentation when visiting.