Quieter times: Emergency services at Wilkie and District Health Centre are suspended until further notice, so there is no time to visit for emergency care. In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, calling Saskatchewan HealthLine at 811 first can help you determine where to seek care.
Busier times: Avoid coming to Wilkie and District Health Centre for emergency care at any time while its emergency services are suspended. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest operating emergency department; if your situation is not life-threatening, call 811 first.
Wilkie and District Health Centre is a Level B facility located at 304 7th Avenue East in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, serving residents of Wilkie and the surrounding rural communities of northwestern Saskatchewan. Its emergency and outpatient services are suspended until further notice. The integrated health centre is supported by on-site ambulance services, laboratory, and x-ray diagnostics. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest operating emergency department; specialized care such as trauma, cardiac, or stroke intervention is provided at larger regional centres.
Services & Specialties
Emergency care (Level B facility; suspended until further notice), Physician and registered nursing coverage, 24-hour ambulance (EMS) with two on-site ambulance bays, Triage-based patient assessment (emergency services suspended until further notice), Observation beds (up to 4 multipurpose program beds), Convalescence care, Palliative care room (family stay available 24/7), Laboratory services (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm, on-call weekends/holidays), X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Mental health and addictions counselling, Home care services, Public health services, Therapy services, Occupational therapy, Dietician services, Adult counselling, Nasal endoscopy.
Amenities
Wheelchair-accessible designated parking
Accessible entrances (front, side, and back doors with ramps)
Accessible washrooms
Lowered elevator buttons for accessibility
Palliative care room with 24-hour family accommodation
Community pharmacy available separately in Wilkie
Medical clinic integrated within the health centre
Emergency services at Wilkie are suspended until further notice. In an emergency, call 911. If you are unsure whether you need emergency care, call Saskatchewan HealthLine at 811 (free, 24/7) to speak with a registered nurse.
Do not come to Wilkie and District Health Centre expecting emergency care while its emergency services are suspended; call 911 or go to the nearest operating emergency department instead.
Specialized services such as trauma surgery, cardiac care, or stroke intervention are provided at larger facilities in Saskatoon. Call 911 for these emergencies and plan for the travel with family or support contacts.
Laboratory services are available Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm with on-call coverage on weekends and holidays, so routine lab work outside those hours may involve some wait.
The health centre is approximately 150 km west of Saskatoon. If travelling from a distance for non-emergency care, confirm service availability by calling 306-843-2644 ahead of time.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card with your personal health number)
Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
Any known drug or medical allergies
Information about your family doctor or referring physician
Insurance or benefits card if applicable (e.g., for non-covered services)
Phone charger or entertainment for potential wait times
A trusted friend or family member to help communicate your symptoms if needed
Parking
Wilkie and District Health Centre has on-site surface parking with designated wheelchair-accessible spaces. As a small rural health centre, parking is generally available without charge. Accessible entrances including ramps and accessible doors are available from the parking area.
Getting There
Wilkie is a rural community of approximately 1,200 people located about 150 km west of Saskatoon. No public transit routes serve this facility. Patients and visitors are primarily vehicle-dependent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wilkie and District Health Centre have a doctor available 24 hours a day?
No. Emergency and outpatient services at the Wilkie Health Centre are suspended until further notice, so emergency physician coverage is not currently available. In an emergency, call 911.
Can I be admitted for observation at the Wilkie Health Centre?
Yes. The facility has multipurpose program beds that can be used for observation, convalescence, and palliative care. There is also a dedicated convalescent bed for patients returning from treatment in larger centres who wish to recover closer to home.
Does Wilkie Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes. Mental health and addictions counselling services are available at the Wilkie and District Health Centre, along with adult counselling through community health programs. Contact the facility at 306-843-2644 for referral and appointment information.
What happens if I need specialized care like cardiac or stroke treatment?
Wilkie and District Health Centre is a Level B rural facility without designated trauma, cardiac, or stroke centre status, and its emergency services are suspended until further notice. For a cardiac, stroke, or other serious emergency, call 911; higher-acuity care is typically provided at a larger regional hospital in Saskatoon.
Are lab and x-ray services available at the Wilkie Health Centre?
Yes. On-site laboratory and x-ray services are available. Lab services operate Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with on-call coverage on weekends and holidays. X-ray services are available to support diagnostic needs.
Is the Wilkie Health Centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The facility is equipped with designated accessible parking spaces, ramps, accessible front, side, and back entrances, lowered elevator buttons, and accessible washrooms to accommodate patients and visitors with mobility needs.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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