St. Joseph's Integrated Care Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural centre, mornings on weekdays may offer shorter waits for non-urgent concerns when primary care clinic staff are available. Always call ahead at 306-274-2300 if your situation allows.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available for SJICC. As with most urgent care facilities, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher demand relative to available staffing at a small rural centre. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, weekday daytime hours are generally the best option.

About St. Joseph's Integrated Care Centre

St. Joseph's Integrated Care Centre (SJICC) in Lestock, Saskatchewan is a small rural facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, providing 24/7 urgent care access to residents of the surrounding rural communities. The facility includes a Primary Health-care Clinic with physician and nurse practitioner services, along with on-site lab and X-ray capabilities supported by specialists in Regina. SJICC is best suited for non-life-threatening urgent care needs; patients requiring advanced trauma, stroke, or specialized acute care will be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

Urgent care (24/7), Primary health-care clinic, Physician and nurse practitioner services, On-site laboratory (core chemistry and hematology), X-ray imaging (interpreted by Regina specialists), ECG (interpreted locally and by Regina cardiac specialists), Long-term care (10 private rooms), Respite care, Adult day care, Specimen collection (including Raymore Community Health and Social Centre).

Amenities

• All-denominations welcoming facility
• Private patient rooms (long-term care wing)

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Tips Before You Go

• For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately rather than driving to SJICC.
• Patients are seen based on medical urgency, not order of arrival — be prepared to wait if your condition is non-critical.
• You cannot book an appointment for urgent care at SJICC; walk in and you will be triaged by clinical staff on duty.
• If you require advanced imaging, specialist consultation, or surgical care, you will likely be referred or transferred to a larger centre such as those in Regina.
• Call ahead at 306-274-2300 if you are unsure whether SJICC can address your specific medical need, especially for complex or specialty concerns.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Personal health insurance information (for any non-covered services)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for longer waits
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for an examination
• A trusted support person if possible, particularly for elderly or vulnerable patients

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.