Regina General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No specific historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and holidays at most major urban emergency departments.

Busier times: As southern Saskatchewan's primary trauma and referral centre, Regina General Hospital ER can experience high patient volumes at any hour. Evenings, weekends, and public holidays typically see increased demand at major hospital ERs across Canada. If your condition is non-urgent, visiting during weekday daytime hours may result in shorter waits.

About Regina General Hospital

Regina General Hospital is southern Saskatchewan's primary trauma and tertiary care centre, located at 1440 14 Ave in Regina, SK. The emergency department operates 24/7 and is equipped to handle the full spectrum of emergencies, from life-threatening trauma and cardiac events to urgent care needs, serving patients across the region. As a major referral centre with advanced diagnostic technology including CT and MRI imaging, this ER is best suited for serious, complex, or high-acuity medical situations.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Care (southern Saskatchewan regional trauma centre), Cardiosciences, Neurosciences, CT Imaging (8-slice), MRI Imaging, Specialized acute care, Cardiac arrest and resuscitation, Chest pain and breathing emergency care, Fracture and orthopaedic emergency care, Lab collection services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (Level 0) — hot and cold menu items with daily specials
• Robin's Donuts Kiosk at front entrance — open 24/7 for coffee, snacks, and light meals
• Hospitals of Regina Foundation Gift Shop in main lobby — gifts, cards, flowers, snacks, and toiletries
• Lab collection centre accessible from main entrance level
• New parkade with security cameras, motion-sensor lighting, and duress call system on all levels

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Tips Before You Go

• Triage is the first step upon arrival — a nurse will assess you immediately to determine urgency. Those with life-threatening conditions are always seen first, so be prepared to wait if your condition is less urgent.
• You cannot make an appointment in the emergency department. Unlike a walk-in clinic, patients are not seen in order of arrival but by medical urgency, so plan your visit accordingly.
• Use the ParkMobile app or pay stations inside the ER entrance and at the 14th and 15th Avenue entrances to pay for parking without returning to your vehicle.
• If your condition is less urgent (minor cuts, sore ear or throat, mild illness), consider whether a walk-in clinic in Regina might be a faster option, as RGH serves as the regional trauma centre and volumes can be high.
• Grab food or coffee at the Robin's Donuts Kiosk near the front entrance, which is open 24/7 — useful for companions who may be waiting during extended visits.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (Saskatchewan Health Card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Health insurance information (if applicable, for out-of-province or supplemental coverage)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (ERs can be cool)
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members or a lengthy wait

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.