New Urgent Care Centre Now Open in Regina

A first-of-its-kind for the province, the Urgent Care Centre (UCC), located at 1320 Albert Street in Regina, opened its doors to the public on July 2, 2024. As part of a phased approach, the centre will be accepting patients seven-days-a-week from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with plans to expand opening hours later this year.

The new $18.7 million UCC will function as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illness, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threatening but require treatment before the following day.

“By providing another option for patients and introducing this new model of care, the goal is to ease demand on emergency departments, connect patients to primary care practitioners and significantly improve the overall patient experience,” Hindley said. “We are especially pleased to be expanding points of entry into the health care system for residents seeking mental health and addiction support. This is another way to ensure individuals can access the help they need when they are ready.”  

Patients of the UCC will be supported by a range of care providers including emergency room and family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dedicated mental health and addictions counsellors, technicians and other professionals delivering team-based care. UCC health care staff will facilitate patient referrals to appropriate follow-up services within primary care and the community.

For more information on the Regina Urgent Care Centre, visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/urgent-care