Moose Jaw Union Hospital

Moose Jaw, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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About Moose Jaw Union Hospital

The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, located at 55 Diefenbaker Dr in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is the full-service regional hospital serving approximately 54,000 people across 40 communities, including rural municipalities and a First Nation reserve. Its Emergency Department operates 24/7 and is supported by a Universal Care Unit — the first of its kind in Saskatchewan — designed to deliver urgent and immediate care faster. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services including emergency, surgery, pediatrics, maternity, mental health, ICU, and the province's only hyperbaric chamber.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Universal Care Unit (UCU) for urgent and immediate care General surgery and day surgery Orthopedic surgery Pediatrics (children 17 and under) Maternity and women's services Mental health and addictions inpatient care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Diagnostic imaging including MRI (Saskatchewan's first permanent rural MRI) Portable CT scanner Hyperbaric (decompression) chamber — only one in Saskatchewan Laboratory services Pharmacy Physiotherapy Cardiac rehabilitation Diabetic counselling Dialysis Observation unit

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available on-site at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. The pay-for-parking program directs funds toward patient care. Specific hourly rates are not published online; follow on-site signage upon arrival for designated parking areas and payment instructions.

The hospital is accessible via Moose Jaw Transit bus services. The facility is situated adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway on Diefenbaker Drive, making it easy to locate. For specific bus routes and schedules serving the hospital, check Moose Jaw Transit directly.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, emergency departments in similarly sized Canadian regional hospitals tend to be less busy on weekday mornings between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. If your situation is not life-threatening, consider checking real-time wait times before you go.

🔴 Busier times

Like most Canadian ERs, Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is typically busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays when family doctors and walk-in clinics are closed. Monday mornings can also see elevated volumes. For non-urgent concerns, the Crescent View Clinic may offer a faster alternative during those periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and where is it located?
Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is the regional acute care hospital serving Moose Jaw and surrounding communities. It replaced the former Moose Jaw Union Hospital and opened in 2015. It is located at 55 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M5, adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway.
Does Moose Jaw have a hyperbaric chamber?
Yes. Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital houses Saskatchewan's only hyperbaric (decompression) chamber, making it a unique resource for the entire province for conditions requiring hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What is the Universal Care Unit at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital?
The Universal Care Unit (UCU) is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and is designed to get patients requiring urgent and immediate care into medical treatment faster. It features 32 exam and treatment rooms and is a key part of the hospital's innovative lean design.
Is there an alternative to the ER for minor issues in Moose Jaw?
Yes. The Crescent View Clinic is a separate facility in Moose Jaw staffed by nurse practitioners that treats minor health issues and is specifically intended to reduce pressure on the hospital's emergency department. It is a good first option for non-life-threatening concerns.
Does Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital have an MRI?
Yes. The hospital is home to Saskatchewan's first permanent rural MRI, along with a portable CT scanner, four operating rooms, and two procedure rooms, providing a high level of diagnostic and surgical capability for a regional facility.
Who does the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital serve?
The hospital serves approximately 54,000 people across 40 communities, 33 rural municipalities, and 1 First Nation reserve in the Moose Jaw region. It is operated under the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), which was formed in 2017 when regional health authorities across the province amalgamated.

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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