Wakaw Health Centre

Wakaw, SK · Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC): Daily 8:00 a.m. – Midnight. For life-threatening emergencies at any hour, call 911.

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About Wakaw Health Centre

The Wakaw Primary Health and Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) serves Wakaw and surrounding rural Saskatchewan communities with both appointment-based primary care and urgent after-hours emergency services seven days a week. Operating under the Saskatchewan Health Authority, this facility uses the CEC model — staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners during daytime hours, and by paramedics working under the direction of off-site physicians in Rosthern during evenings and weekends. Patients with life-threatening emergencies beyond the CEC's scope are stabilized and transferred to a larger centre, making this facility best suited for semi-urgent and non-urgent care needs.

Services & Specialties

Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) urgent care Primary Health Care (appointment-based) Laboratory services (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment) X-ray services (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment) Home Care Chronic Disease Management Mental Health Services Addiction Services (Outpatient) Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Population and Public Health Triage and emergency assessment Advanced Life Support (Wakaw and District EMS)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free parking is available directly in front of the Wakaw Health Centre building.

No formal public transit serves the Wakaw Health Centre. The facility is located in a small rural community and is primarily accessed by personal vehicle or ambulance. If you are unable to arrange transportation, call 911 for emergency assistance.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter at rural health centres. Daytime hours (when physicians are on-site) are ideal for concerns that may require a higher level of assessment.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available. As with most rural urgent care facilities, evenings and weekends may see higher volumes of walk-in patients. Arriving well before the midnight closing time is strongly recommended to ensure you are assessed before the CEC closes.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) and how does Wakaw's work?
A CEC is a Saskatchewan Health Authority model designed to provide urgent and emergency care in smaller communities that don't have a traditional hospital ER. At Wakaw, the CEC is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight. During daytime and select evening hours, the centre is staffed by physicians and a nurse practitioner. During other hours, paramedics provide on-site assessments and treatment under the remote direction of physicians based in Rosthern.
What happens if I have a life-threatening emergency in Wakaw after midnight?
The CEC is not open after midnight. If you experience a life-threatening emergency at any time — including after hours — call 911 immediately. Wakaw and District EMS provides Advanced Life Support service and can transport patients to a larger facility as needed.
Can I get lab work or X-rays done at the Wakaw Health Centre?
Yes. Lab and X-ray services are available at the Wakaw Health Centre, but only Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and by booked appointment only. These services are not available on evenings or weekends, so plan ahead if you require diagnostic testing.
Does the Wakaw Health Centre have a pharmacy on-site?
There is no pharmacy located within the Wakaw Health Centre. However, a community pharmacy is located nearby at 121 Main Street in Wakaw. You can reach them at 306-233-4223. Their hours are 9:30 a.m.–Noon and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
What mental health and addiction services are available at the Wakaw Health Centre?
The Wakaw Health Centre offers both Mental Health Services and outpatient Addiction Services as part of its primary health care programs. These are appointment-based services. Contact the centre directly or speak with your primary care provider for referral information.
Is the Wakaw CEC equipped to handle serious trauma or cardiac emergencies?
The Wakaw CEC is best suited for semi-urgent and non-urgent care. It does not have a designated trauma level or dedicated cardiac, stroke, or pediatric services. For high-acuity emergencies, patients are stabilized at the CEC and transferred to a larger regional facility. In any life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.

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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