Melfort Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for Melfort Hospital. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at smaller regional hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider visiting during these windows.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid unnecessary ER visits during holidays when staffing may be reduced and demand is higher.

About Melfort Hospital

Melfort Hospital (also known as Melfort Union Hospital) is a 31-bed acute care facility located at 510 Broadway Avenue in Melfort, Saskatchewan, operating under the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves residents of Melfort and the surrounding northeast Saskatchewan region with triage-based emergency care, inpatient acute care, general surgery, labour and delivery, and a broad range of specialist services. It is an appropriate destination for urgent and emergent medical needs in the region, including pediatric patients under 17 requiring short-term acute care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient Acute Care, General Surgery, Labour & Delivery (low to moderate risk pregnancies), Scheduled and Emergency Caesarean Sections, Epidurals, Chemotherapy, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Endoscopy, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Palliative Care, High Acuity Beds, Telehealth, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Asthma & Allergy Clinic, Rheumatology, Visiting Specialists: Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner Services, Pharmacy, Diabetes Education, Dietitian Services, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Prenatal & Maternal Programs, Take-Home Naloxone Kits, Social Worker Services, Public Health Services, Ambulance Services, Home Care.

Amenities

• Wheelchair-accessible parking
• Accessible entrance (front, side, and back doors)
• Ramps and accessible washrooms
• Lowered elevator buttons
• Volunteer services
• Telehealth services

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Tips Before You Go

• Melfort Hospital uses triage — patients are seen based on medical urgency, not arrival order. Arriving early doesn't guarantee a shorter wait if others have more critical needs.
• For non-emergency concerns such as minor illnesses or prescription questions, consider calling 811 (HealthLine SK) before heading to the ER to determine if a visit is necessary.
• If you are travelling from a rural area outside Melfort, call ahead at 306-752-8700 to confirm service availability for your specific condition, especially for specialist needs.
• The hospital offers telehealth services — for follow-up or specialist consultations, ask your care team whether a telehealth appointment may be an option to save travel time.
• Bring a complete list of your current medications and any known allergies to speed up your assessment and reduce the risk of medication errors during your visit.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or referral documents
• Insurance or supplemental health coverage information
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfort items for a potentially long wait (water bottle, snack, book)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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