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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan. Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital operates Saskatchewan's HBOT programme, Saskatchewan Health Authority-covered.

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Quick Answer

HBOT in Moose Jaw: Moose Jaw has one hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital (Saskatchewan Health Authority) operates the province's hospital HBOT programme. The unit serves all of Saskatchewan for recognised indications. Saskatchewan does not have any private HBOT facility; the Moose Jaw programme is the province's only HBOT resource.

Key facts at a glance

City:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Facilities:
1 (1 hospital, 0 private)
Provincial plan:
SHA
Coverage:
Covers recognised indications
Typical wait:
4 to 10 weeks
Emergency:
24/7 at Wigmore
Private cost:
No private HBOT in Saskatchewan
Last updated:

Facilities

1

1 hospital · 0 private

Provincial Plan

SHA

Covers recognised indications

Typical Wait

4 to 10 weeks

For elective indications

Emergency

24/7 at Wigmore

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HBOT Facilities in Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan Health Authority covers HBOT at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for recognised conditions. Physician referral required. No private HBOT in the province.

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Hospital Programmes, Provincial Coverage Available

How Much Does HBOT Cost in Moose Jaw?

Saskatchewan Health Authority covers HBOT at Wigmore Regional Hospital for recognised indications at no out-of-pocket cost with a physician referral. Saskatchewan currently has no private HBOT clinic.

For an SHA-covered indication

$0 with physician referral

Fully covered with physician referral. Wigmore Regional Hospital is Saskatchewan's only HBOT facility.

Private-pay option

No private HBOT in Saskatchewan

Some facilities offer private-pay HBOT, typically for conditions outside the recognised indications list or for patients preferring faster scheduling. The nearest private HBOT clinics are in Winnipeg (about 7 hours east) and Edmonton (about 6 hours west by car). Private sessions there typically cost $175 to $350.

Note: Saskatchewan residents referred for HBOT at Wigmore may travel from across the province; travel and accommodation are the patient's responsibility.

How to Get a Referral for HBOT in Moose Jaw

For SHA-covered treatment, obtain a referral from your family physician or specialist to the Wigmore Regional Hospital hyperbaric unit.

  1. 1 Confirm your condition is an SHA-recognised HBOT indication.
  2. 2 Ask your family physician, oncologist, or specialist for a referral to the hyperbaric unit at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.
  3. 3 The Wigmore team triages referrals by clinical urgency. Emergency indications are treated immediately.
  4. 4 For elective indications, expect an initial assessment before treatment begins. Wait times typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.
  5. 5 Saskatchewan residents travelling from across the province can discuss local accommodation options with the hospital's patient services.

Emergency HBOT Access in Moose Jaw

Time-critical hyperbaric indications in Saskatchewan, including carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, and gas embolism, are treated as emergencies at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

Call 911 for any suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, diving accident, or gas embolism. Saskatchewan EMS and STARS air ambulance will coordinate transport to Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, which is Saskatchewan's designated hyperbaric emergency centre. For inter-facility transfers, physicians coordinate through SHA emergency services.

Getting There & Accessibility

Transit, parking, and drop-off details for each facility.

Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw Transit serves the hospital. Free on-site parking; accessible drop-off at main entrance.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Wigmore treats SHA-recognised indications including carbon monoxide poisoning (common in winter), diabetic foot ulcers, delayed radiation injury, and decompression sickness (from Saskatchewan lake diving and out-of-province incidents routed to the nearest hyperbaric facility).

14 Health Canada-recognised conditions

Local Context

Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital operates Saskatchewan's only hospital HBOT programme, serving a province with significant rural and agricultural populations. Saskatchewan's prairie geography means many HBOT patients travel several hours for treatment; the hospital works with provincial patient services to coordinate accommodation for multi-week treatment courses.

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Nearest Alternatives to Moose Jaw

If facilities in Moose Jaw are fully booked or you need access outside regular hours, these programmes serve the surrounding region.

Misericordia Community Hospital

Edmonton, AB · 6 hours west by car

Nearest western hospital HBOT alternative. AHS-covered for Alberta residents; SHA coordinates interprovincial referrals.

Oxygen Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB · 7 hours east by car

Nearest prairie private HBOT option. Self-pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions, HBOT in Moose Jaw

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Does SHA cover HBOT in Moose Jaw?

Yes. Saskatchewan Health Authority covers HBOT at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for recognised conditions including diabetic foot ulcers, delayed radiation injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. A physician referral is required.

Is Moose Jaw Saskatchewan's only HBOT facility?

Yes. Saskatchewan does not have any other HBOT facility, public or private. Wigmore Regional Hospital serves the entire province.

How much does HBOT cost in Moose Jaw?

HBOT is free at Wigmore if you have an SHA-covered indication and a physician referral. No private HBOT exists in Saskatchewan.

How do I get a referral for HBOT in Moose Jaw?

Ask your family physician or specialist for a referral to any Moose Jaw-area facility that bills the Saskatchewan Health Authority for HBOT. Urgent cases proceed as emergencies through the emergency department.

Is accommodation available for Saskatchewan residents travelling from far away?

Yes. Wigmore patient services can advise on local accommodation options. Some patients stay with family or friends; nearby hotels in Moose Jaw offer extended-stay rates for medical patients.

How long is the wait for HBOT at Wigmore?

Emergency indications are treated immediately. For elective indications, wait times typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.

How long does an HBOT session last?

A standard session runs 90 to 120 minutes including compression, treatment at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA, and decompression. Most protocols call for 20 to 40 daily sessions, 5 days per week; some radiation indications may require up to 60 sessions.

Can Manitoba residents be referred to Moose Jaw?

Yes, through interprovincial reciprocal billing for medically necessary care. Referring physicians coordinate with Manitoba Health and SHA. However, Winnipeg's private clinic may be more accessible for some Manitoba residents.

What to expect at your first HBOT appointment

  1. 1

    Pre-screening and consultation

    A hyperbaric medicine physician reviews your referral and medical history. You may need a chest X-ray or ENT assessment to rule out pneumothorax or inability to equalize middle-ear pressure.

  2. 2

    Compression (10 to 15 minutes)

    Chamber pressure increases gradually to 2.0 to 2.4 ATA. Ear pressure sensation is normal; you equalize the same way you would on a plane (swallow, yawn, or a Valsalva manoeuvre).

  3. 3

    Treatment at depth (60 to 90 minutes)

    You breathe 100% oxygen through a mask or hood. Many patients doze, read, or watch TV. Air breaks every 20 to 30 minutes may be scheduled depending on the protocol.

  4. 4

    Decompression (10 to 15 minutes)

    Chamber pressure returns to surface. You may feel mild tiredness or temporary near-sightedness that typically resolves within hours to days after treatment course ends.

  5. 5

    Course length

    Most indications require 20 to 60 daily sessions. Plan for a weekday schedule spanning 4 to 12 weeks. You can typically drive yourself home after each session.

Private insurance and HBOT in Saskatchewan

Most Canadian extended-health insurance plans (Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, Canada Life) do not list hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a named covered service. Coverage sometimes applies when HBOT is billed as part of physician-supervised wound care, radiation oncology follow-up, or chronic pain management. Contact your plan administrator directly with the clinical indication and CPT or billing code your provider will use, and request a written pre-authorization before committing to a treatment course.

Travelling to Moose Jaw for HBOT

Many HBOT patients travel for treatment because hospital programmes are concentrated in a handful of Canadian cities. For a typical 20 to 40 session course, plan for four to twelve weeks of near-daily attendance at the facility.

Medical travel programmes may cover mileage, transit, or accommodation for patients travelling long distances within their home province or interprovincially:

  • Ontario: Northern Health Travel Grant for Northern Ontario residents
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP)
  • Nunavut: Government of Nunavut Medical Travel
  • Northwest Territories and Yukon: territorial medical travel assistance programmes
  • Veterans Affairs Canada may cover travel for service-related conditions

Accommodation: ask the treating hospital about on-site patient guesthouses or negotiated rates with nearby hotels. Many cancer centres maintain Hope Lodges or equivalent patient-family residences at reduced cost.

Interprovincial reciprocal billing generally covers medically necessary hospital-based HBOT for Canadians away from their home province. Confirm coverage details with your provincial plan before travelling.

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This page is maintained by the Canada Hyperbarics Research Team, an independent, institutionally-authored resource for evidence-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy information in Canada. We do not accept paid placements, sponsorship, or advertising from any facility listed on this site.

Primary sources used in this page include Health Canada's Medical Device Active Licence Listing (MDALL), CUHMA Standards of Practice Guidelines, the UHMS Indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (15th Edition, 2024), provincial health authority publications, and peer-reviewed clinical literature indexed on PubMed.

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