Wawota Memorial Health Centre

Wawota, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
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About Wawota Memorial Health Centre

Wawota Memorial Health Centre is a rural community health centre operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, serving Wawota and the surrounding southeastern Saskatchewan region with 24/7 emergency care. The facility provides essential front-line emergency services using standard triage protocols, meaning patients are assessed and seen based on the urgency of their condition. Those requiring advanced specialist or acute hospital care may be transferred to larger regional facilities such as Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department with triage Physician clinic (one day per week on-site) Laboratory services Mental health services Addiction services Dietitian services Long-term care (Deer View Lodge — 32 beds) Respite care Meals on Wheels

Amenities

Parking & Transit

As a small rural health centre in Wawota, on-site surface parking is typical for facilities of this type. Contact the facility directly at 306-739-5200 to confirm parking availability and accessibility features.

No public transit routes serve Wawota or this facility. Personal vehicle or arranged private transportation is the expected means of access for patients visiting Wawota Memorial Health Centre.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general rule for small rural health centres, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter. For non-life-threatening concerns, you may also consider whether the on-site physician clinic (held one day per week) is appropriate for your needs.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify peak busy periods at this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see increased patient volumes. If your condition allows flexibility, weekday mornings are generally less busy at rural health centres.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the emergency department at Wawota Memorial Health Centre open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at Wawota Memorial Health Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What level of emergency care is available at Wawota Memorial Health Centre?
Wawota Memorial Health Centre provides essential front-line emergency services for the rural community. It is not a full acute-care hospital and does not have on-site trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric specialty services. Patients requiring a higher level of care will be stabilized and transferred to a regional facility such as Yorkton Regional Health Centre.
Is there a pharmacy at or near Wawota Memorial Health Centre?
There is no confirmed on-site pharmacy at the health centre. However, Pharmasave and IDA pharmacies located in Moosomin offer prescription delivery to Wawota every Tuesday and Friday. Contact either pharmacy directly to arrange delivery.
Can I see a doctor at Wawota Memorial Health Centre outside of an emergency?
Yes, the health centre hosts an on-site physician clinic one day per week. For non-emergency medical concerns, contact the facility at 306-739-5200 to find out the current clinic schedule and how to access this service.
How does triage work when I arrive at the Wawota Memorial Health Centre ER?
When you arrive at the emergency department, a nurse will assess you through a process called triage. This determines how urgently you need care. Unlike a walk-in clinic, patients are not seen in order of arrival — those with the most serious conditions are treated first. Less urgent cases may experience a wait.
What other services are available at Wawota Memorial Health Centre beyond emergency care?
In addition to its 24/7 emergency department, the health centre offers mental health and addiction services, dietitian services, laboratory services, Meals on Wheels, and a weekly physician clinic. The facility also includes Deer View Lodge, a 32-bed long-term care home with additional respite care beds.

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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