Regina Urgent Care Centre records 20,000 patients in first 6 months

Regina's Urgent Care Centre is scheduled to open on July 2. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says its Urgent Care Centre in Regina has passed several milestones in its first six months of operations.

According to the SHA, more than 20,000 patients have received care at the centre since its opening last year.

A total of 2,339 electrocardiograms (ECGs) have been completed. The facility has also been responsible for 979 ultrasounds, 6,699 X-rays and 8,003 laboratory services.

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Additionally, a total of 774 patients have found mental health and addiction services through the Regina UCC.

“These achievements were possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff,” the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said in a post to social media.

“Their commitment to providing quality health care and support has made a real difference in the lives of so many.”

“We are truly grateful to have you as part of our Regina [urgent care] team.”

• Construction of new urgent care centre in Regina completed
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The centre officially opened its doors on July 2 after a two-year construction phase.

The $18.7 million facility is designed to care for urgent, non-emergent patients, with non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

The provincial government contributed $9.82 million to the project in its 2024-25 budget – with $17.82 million in funding being provided annually.

While the facility is intended to operate 24/7, staffing levels have led to reduced hours.

The Regina centre marked the province’s first attempt at urgent care.

Additional centres are planned to open in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Regina.