Wilkie and District Health Centre

About Wilkie and District Health Centre

Wilkie and District Health Centre is a Level B facility located at 304 7th Avenue East in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, providing 24-hour emergency services to residents of Wilkie and the surrounding rural communities of northwestern Saskatchewan. The integrated health centre offers physician and registered nursing coverage around the clock, supported by on-site ambulance services, laboratory, and x-ray diagnostics. Patients requiring higher-acuity or specialized care such as trauma, cardiac, or stroke intervention are typically stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres, making this ER best suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions and community-level emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency care (Level B facility), 24-hour physician and registered nursing coverage, 24-hour ambulance (EMS) with two on-site ambulance bays, Triage-based patient assessment, 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

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Tips Before You Go

• Call Saskatchewan HealthLine at 811 (free, 24/7) before visiting if you are unsure whether your situation requires emergency care — a registered nurse can advise you over the phone.
• The ER operates on a triage system: patients are seen based on the urgency of their condition, not the order of arrival. Expect to wait longer if your condition is less critical.
• If you require specialized services such as trauma surgery, cardiac care, or stroke intervention, you may be stabilized at Wilkie and then transferred to a larger facility in Saskatoon — plan for this possibility 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

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.