Preeceville & District Health Centre emergency services to resume

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to advise residents of Preeceville and surrounding area that emergency services will resume at Preeceville & District Health Centre effective 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022.  The hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The emergency department will re-open to provide services for patients requiring urgent or emergency care. The SHA appreciates the patience and cooperation of the residents of Preeceville and surrounding area throughout the period emergency services were temporarily unavailable and the support local nursing staff and physicians provided to assist the provincial COVID-19 response.  

Due to increased COVID-19 activity in the Yorkton area and the resulting increase in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity and patient acuity, realignment of health services to support patient care was required.   Emergency services at Preeceville & District Health Centre have been temporarily unavailable since September 27, 2021. Nursing staff and a physician from Preeceville were redeployed, as well as a nurse practitioner from Canora to support the SHA’s pandemic response in Yorkton. Primary health care services and clinic appointments remained available in Preeceville during this time.

The SHA is maintaining surge capacity across the province in order to support patient and staffing needs. Emergency services at Preeceville & District Health Centre may be subject to change in response to COVID-19 activity in the province.

 Please seek appropriate medical attention as required.

• Visit the nearest Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 for any emergencies including head injuries, bone fractures, trauma related injuries, or abdominal pain
• Residents can also call the Preeceville Medical Clinic at  306-547-3098  to seek non-emergent care:
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Saturday – Sunday
  • Closed on statutory holidays
• Call HealthLine 811 24 hours a day by dialing 8-1-1 if you have any questions regarding your health

Saskatchewan residents are reminded that we can all can help the health system meet the demand created by the COVID-19 virus.  Please help us stop the spread of the virus:

• Get vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, available to everyone five years of age, and older. All vaccines are safe and effective, including against variants. Current vaccine information can be found at saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.
• Follow all public health orders and always wear a mask when indoors.
• Avoid gatherings. All gatherings are risky for COVID-19 transmission and indoor gatherings are an especially high risk. Make use of technology to connect with friends and family.
• If you do get together with friends and family, keep  gatherings small and ask that everyone who attends be vaccinated. Getting tested ahead of a gathering, even if you are vaccinated, is a safe practice.
• Avoid unnecessary travel. If you need to travel, please stay up to date on the COVID-19 situation at your destination. Refer to the latest travel advisories, and requirements for border entry, testing and quarantine.

• If you develop any symptoms, stay home and get tested as soon as possible. Testing is an important way to detect the COVID-19 virus and its variants early and stop the spread. Call HealthLine 811 or your physician for a referral for testing or visit your local drive-thru testing site.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Do not touch your eyes, nose, mouth or mask with unwashed hands.