Moose Jaw Union Hospital

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.

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

• On-site pharmacy
• Single patient rooms throughout for enhanced privacy
• Natural light design throughout the facility
• Universal Care Unit (first of its kind in Saskatchewan)

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Tips Before You Go

• For minor illnesses and injuries, consider visiting the Crescent View Clinic first — it is staffed by nurse practitioners and is designed to take pressure off the emergency department.
• The ER uses a triage system: patients with life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest or severe trauma are seen before those with less urgent needs, regardless of arrival order.
• The hospital is located directly off the Trans-Canada Highway on Diefenbaker Drive, making it straightforward to find if you are travelling through the region.
• Bring your Saskatchewan Health Card and a list of any current medications, as the ER cannot make appointments — your wait will depend on the urgency of your condition.
• If you are unsure whether your situation requires an ER visit, call Health Line 811 (Saskatchewan's 24/7 nurse advice line) before heading in.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (or provincial health card if visiting from out of province)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card
• Phone charger or portable battery pack
• Snacks and water for potentially longer waits
• A support person or contact number of someone who can assist you

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.