St. Anthony's Hospital

Esterhazy, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays. Routine admitting: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm. Emergency physician on call at all times.

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Esterhazy

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About St. Anthony's Hospital

St. Anthony's Hospital is a 14-bed acute care facility located at 216 Ancona Street in Esterhazy, SK, serving approximately 11,000 residents across a 100 km radius in southeastern Saskatchewan. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with triage nurses prioritizing patients by medical urgency, and a physician on call at all times for emergencies. As a rural community hospital and affiliate of Emmanuel Health in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, St. Anthony's is the central hub for emergency, inpatient, and community health services in the region — though patients requiring highly specialized care such as cardiac surgery or advanced trauma may be transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Inpatient acute care Laboratory services (24-hour emergency, routine Mon–Fri 8:00am–3:30pm) X-ray / diagnostic imaging (24-hour emergency, routine Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm) Outpatient services Community physiotherapy Home care services Public health services Mental health counselling Dietician services Telehealth services Ambulance services (housed on-site since 2005) Visiting healthcare professional services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

St. Anthony's Hospital is located at the corner of Ancona Street and Gonczy Avenue in Esterhazy. As a small rural facility in a small-town setting, surface parking adjacent to the building is typical. Contact the hospital directly at (306) 745-3973 for specific parking or accessibility questions.

Esterhazy is a small rural community of approximately 2,500 people located near the Saskatchewan–Manitoba border. No formal public transit service operates in Esterhazy. Patients without personal transportation should arrange a ride in advance or contact the hospital at (306) 745-3973 for guidance on local transport options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural emergency department, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be relatively calmer for non-urgent concerns. If your situation is not life-threatening, calling ahead at (306) 745-3973 can help you plan your visit.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. For true emergencies, visit immediately regardless of time — the ER is staffed 24/7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Anthony's Hospital emergency department open 24/7?
Yes. The emergency department at St. Anthony's Hospital in Esterhazy is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays. A physician is on call at all times for emergencies, with community doctors rotating call on evenings and weekends.
What is the phone number for St. Anthony's Hospital in Esterhazy?
You can reach St. Anthony's Hospital at (306) 745-3973. Routine admitting hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. For emergencies, the department is staffed around the clock.
Does St. Anthony's Hospital have X-ray and lab services?
Yes. Routine laboratory hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm, and routine X-ray hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Both services are also available on-call 24 hours a day for emergency patients.
What health services are available at St. Anthony's beyond emergency care?
St. Anthony's Hospital is the healthcare hub for the Esterhazy region, offering inpatient acute care, outpatient services, community physiotherapy, home care, public health, mental health counselling, dietician services, Telehealth, and visiting specialist services. Ambulance services are also housed on-site.
Will I be transferred to another hospital if I need specialized care?
As a small rural acute care facility, St. Anthony's provides stabilization and primary emergency care. Patients requiring highly specialized treatment — such as cardiac surgery, advanced trauma care, or complex pediatric care — may be transferred to a larger regional centre after initial assessment and stabilization.
Who does St. Anthony's Hospital serve, and is it affiliated with the Saskatchewan Health Authority?
St. Anthony's Hospital serves approximately 11,000 residents within a 100 km radius of Esterhazy in southeastern Saskatchewan. It is an affiliate of Emmanuel Health and operates in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, combining faith-based values with publicly funded healthcare delivery.

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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