Temporary Disruption to Redvers Health Centre
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to advise residents of Redvers and area of upcoming temporary services disruption to inpatient and emergency room services at the Redvers Health Centre.
Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, Emergency and Acute care services will only be available Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. No emergency and acute care services will be available on weekends and after 8:00 p.m. on weekdays.
This service disruption is due to a physician shortage and will remain in effect until adequate staff and physicians have been recruited to allow for safe and sustainable emergency care. Two Full-time Equivalent positions have been posted and recruitment is underway.
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 and an ambulance will be dispatched to provide assistance. Ambulance wait times vary by location depending on staff availability and volume of calls at any point in time.
Non-urgent health-related questions should be directed to HealthLine by calling 8-1-1.
Emergency services are available at the following locations. Due to ongoing challenges with staff shortages, residents are advised to call before travelling to visit a neighbouring ER.
- Galloway Health Centre, Oxbow 306-483-2956
- Arcola Health Centre, Arcola 306-455-4550
- Southeast Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin 306-435-3303
- St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan 306-637-2400
In the interim, the SHA will work to stabilize Emergency room services in Redvers through locum physician coverage, as available, while recruitment continues. The Rural Physician Incentive Program is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's nearly $100 million investment in 2023-24 to support the Health Human Resources Action Plan which includes several initiatives to recruit, train, incentivize and retain doctors and other health care professions.
The SHA is committed to keeping the community updated as information is available and appreciates the patience and understanding of the residents of Redvers and surrounding areas as we continue to work through these temporary service disruptions.