Wilkie and District Health Centre

Wilkie, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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📍 Wilkie

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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

Parking & Transit

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.

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.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments like Wilkie tend to be less congested on weekday mornings and early afternoons. For non-emergency concerns, calling Saskatchewan HealthLine at 811 first can help you determine the best time and place to seek care.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not immediately life-threatening, calling 811 first may help you avoid unnecessary waits.

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What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wilkie and District Health Centre have a doctor available 24 hours a day?
Yes. The Wilkie Health Centre maintains 24-hour physician and registered nursing coverage. After regular clinic hours and on weekends, physicians alternate on-call shifts to ensure emergency coverage is always available.
Can I be admitted for observation at the Wilkie ER?
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. It does not have designated trauma, cardiac, or stroke centre status. For higher-acuity emergencies, the team will stabilize you and coordinate a transfer to a larger regional hospital, typically 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 emergency and 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.

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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