The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has introduced a new online system to keep the public informed about emergency room service disruptions across the province.
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Starting Monday, Nov. 10, all emergency service interruptions, no matter how long they last, are being posted on the SHA website. The updates will be refreshed daily at 4 p.m., seven days a week.
The new webpage, available at saskhealthauthority.ca/servicedisruptions, lists affected facilities alphabetically and links to community-specific notices through the SHA’s Facilities & Locations directory.
When emergency services are unavailable, signage will be posted at the impacted facility, and HealthLine 811 will carry up-to-date information. Patients and families can call HealthLine 811 toll-free, 24 hours a day, to check service availability or receive advice from registered nurses and other health professionals.
The SHA said it is also developing a more user-friendly public interface to support real-time updates in the future.
In any life-threatening emergency, residents should continue to call 911 so paramedics can provide immediate care and transport patients to the nearest available medical facility.
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