Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
HospitalMoose Jaw, SK
Partially reopened with reduced hours.
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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.
Quick Answer
In short, 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 | Reduced hours at Wigmore; Calgary backup |
| 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
Reduced hours at Wigmore; Calgary backup
CO, air embolism, DCS
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 $150 to $400.
Note: Saskatchewan residents referred for HBOT at Wigmore may travel from across the province; travel and accommodation are the patient's responsibility.
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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 Confirm your condition is an SHA-recognised HBOT indication.
- 2 Ask your family physician, oncologist, or specialist for a referral to the hyperbaric unit at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.
- 3 The Wigmore team triages referrals by clinical urgency. Emergency indications are treated immediately.
- 4 For elective indications, expect an initial assessment before treatment begins. Wait times typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.
- 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 Regional Hospital treats Saskatchewan Health Authority-recognised hyperbaric indications. The Saskatchewan referral profile reflects the province's geography and economy: carbon monoxide poisoning peaks during the prairie winter from faulty furnaces, idling vehicles in attached garages, and ice-fishing shacks with portable propane heaters; agricultural-machinery crush injuries and compartment-syndrome cases route from rural emergency departments via STARS air ambulance to Regina General Hospital before being stabilized for adjunctive hyperbaric care at Wigmore; delayed radiation injury referrals come from Saskatchewan Cancer Agency clinics in Regina and Saskatoon; and diabetic foot ulcer maintenance reflects rural primary-care referrals from across the province. When the Wigmore chamber is offline due to staffing limitations, SHA-eligible patients are typically referred to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary under Alberta Health Services reciprocal billing arrangements.
Health Canada-recognised conditions covered in Moose Jaw
Air or Gas Embolism, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Gas Gangrene, Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome & Acute Traumatic Ischaemia, Decompression Sickness, Enhancement of Healing in Selected Problem Wounds, Exceptional Blood Loss (Anaemia), Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections, Chronic Osteomyelitis, Soft Tissue Radiation Necrosis, Radiation Damage Affecting Bone, Compromised Skin Grafts & Flaps, Thermal Burns, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Local Context
Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital on Diefenbaker Drive serves as Saskatchewan Health Authority's only hospital with a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, replacing the historic Moose Jaw Union Hospital. The hyperbaric unit closed in July 2021 due to provincial respiratory-therapist staffing shortages and has since partially reopened with reduced operating hours; during full chamber outages, SHA-eligible patients are typically routed interprovincially to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary under reciprocal-billing arrangements. Moose Jaw sits about 75 km west of Regina along the Trans-Canada Highway and serves as the chamber referral destination for the entire province of Saskatchewan, with a population of roughly 1.2 million spread across an area larger than France; multi-week treatment courses typically involve patient travel from across the province and short-term local accommodation. The wider area also hosts 15 Wing Moose Jaw, home of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team, and Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, a heritage downtown mineral-pool destination unrelated to the hospital's hyperbaric programme.
Recent research relevant to Moose Jaw referrals
Latest HBOT evidence in the conditions most commonly treated in Moose Jaw
Curated weekly from our database of 14,509+ peer-reviewed studies, weighted toward Canadian-affiliated research and the condition referral patterns served in Moose Jaw.
2025 ·Nitric oxide : biology and chemistry ·Canadian-affiliated
Exploring medical gas therapy in hemorrhagic stroke treatment: A narrative review.
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2018 ·Intensive Care Med Exp ·Canadian-affiliated
Alterations in mitochondrial respiration and reactive oxygen species in patients poisoned with carbon monoxide treated with hyperbaric oxygen
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2013 ·BMC anesthesiology ·Canadian-affiliated
Hemodynamic profiles of intubated and mechanically ventilated carbon monoxide-poisoned patients during systemic hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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2011 ·Exp Physiol ·Canadian-affiliated
Rapid elimination of CO through the lungs: coming full circle 100 years on
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1999 ·Environ Health Perspect ·Canadian-affiliated
An unusual case of carbon monoxide poisoning
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Patient logistics · Moose Jaw
Approximate drive times to HBOT facilities from Moose Jaw
Off-peak driving estimates. Treatment courses typically run 4 to 12 weeks of near-daily attendance, so a realistic round-trip estimate matters when planning.
Downtown → Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
5min
3 km · central Moose Jaw
Downtown → Foothills Medical Centre Calgary
7h 30min
700 km · Trans-Canada Highway west
Estimates only. Confirm via your preferred routing service before travel.
Local referral pathways · Moose Jaw
Where Moose Jaw clinicians refer patients for HBOT
Most HBOT referrals start with a specialist who first identifies the underlying condition. The institutions below are local entry points patients in Moose Jaw commonly pass through before reaching a hyperbaric programme.
Audiology & ENT
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (14-day HBOT window)
Regina General Hospital ENT Outpatient Services
1440 14th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0W5 · 306-766-4444
Regina General is the primary SHA surgical hub for ENT and otolaryngology in southern Saskatchewan, 75 km east of Moose Jaw. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients requiring HBOT typically receive an ENT consult here before referral to the Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit (SHA-funded, partially operating since July 2021) or, during Wigmore outages, to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary under AHS reciprocal billing.
Verified 2026-05-30
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre SHA Audiology Program
2180 23rd Ave, Regina, SK S4S 0A5 · 306-766-5625
SHA-funded audiology clinic providing auditory brainstem response testing, cochlear implant support, and specialized hearing assessment for southern Saskatchewan. Serves as the institutional audiology referral anchor for cases being evaluated for the Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit, including sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients from the Moose Jaw catchment.
Verified 2026-05-30
Oncology & Cancer Centres
Delayed radiation injury referrals
Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1 · 306-766-2213
Primary oncology treatment centre for southern Saskatchewan, co-located within Pasqua Hospital in Regina. Moose Jaw patients with delayed radiation injury are managed here and referred to the Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit 55 km west for HBOT, or routed interprovincially to Foothills Medical Centre Calgary during Wigmore staffing outages.
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Saskatoon Cancer Centre, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
20 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 · 306-655-2662
The province's second Saskatchewan Cancer Agency treatment centre, beside Royal University Hospital. Serves northern and central Saskatchewan patients and also accepts province-wide referrals. Radiation oncology patients with post-treatment tissue injury may be referred south to the Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit for HBOT, reflecting Saskatchewan's single-province SHA referral network.
Verified 2026-05-30
Wound Care Programs
Diabetic foot ulcers & non-healing wounds
Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital Outpatient Services
55 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 · 306-694-0200
Wigmore Regional is the local SHA acute-care facility for Moose Jaw and southern Saskatchewan. Its outpatient clinics are the first contact for complex wound cases including diabetic foot ulcers and non-healing wounds that meet HBOT criteria. The same hospital houses the SHA-funded Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit, making same-campus wound-to-HBOT referral the shortest pathway in the province, though chamber availability has been intermittent since July 2021.
Verified 2026-05-30
SHA Ostomy and Wound Care Centre at Pasqua Hospital
4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 1A5 · 306-766-2271
Dedicated SHA wound and ostomy nursing clinic at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, staffed by wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. Serves as the regional referral centre for complex chronic wounds across southern Saskatchewan. Moose Jaw patients with wounds requiring adjunctive HBOT are co-managed between this clinic and the Wigmore Hyperbaric Unit 75 km west, or redirected to Foothills Medical Centre Calgary when Wigmore capacity is unavailable.
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Nearest Alternatives to Moose Jaw
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.
Frequently Asked Questions, HBOT in Moose Jaw
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 the Wigmore Regional Hospital hyperbaric unit. 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 is the difference between mild hyperbaric chambers and clinical-grade HBOT in Moose Jaw?
Clinical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100 per cent oxygen at 2.0 to 2.8 ATA inside a Health Canada-licensed chamber. "Mild" or "soft" hyperbaric chambers (sometimes called "oxygen bars" or "recreational chambers") operate at 1.3 ATA or less, sometimes with ambient air rather than concentrated oxygen, and are not Health Canada-licensed for the 14 recognised clinical indications. The clinical evidence base for HBOT references pressures of 2.0 ATA and above; lower-pressure protocols do not produce the same dissolved-oxygen physiology. Provincial health plans cover treatment only at hospital programmes operating clinical-grade chambers; private clinics in Moose Jaw should disclose their chamber type and operating pressure on request.
How long are hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions in Moose Jaw?
A standard HBOT session at clinics and hospital programmes serving Moose Jaw lasts 90 to 120 minutes door-to-door: roughly 10 to 15 minutes for compression to treatment depth (typically 2.0 to 2.8 ATA), 60 to 90 minutes at treatment pressure, and 10 to 15 minutes for decompression. Patients change into chamber-safe cotton clothing, remove all electronics and oils or lotions, and either lie down in a monoplace chamber or sit in a multiplace chamber. Most chronic-condition courses run 20 to 40 sessions delivered daily or near-daily over 4 to 8 weeks; emergency indications use shorter, time-critical protocols.
What to expect at your first HBOT appointment in Moose Jaw
An HBOT session takes 90 to 120 minutes door-to-door at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA, with a standard treatment course of 20 to 60 daily weekday sessions. For the full session walkthrough, preparation checklist (what to wear, what to avoid before treatment), common side effects, chamber-type differences, and contraindications, see our What to expect from HBOT guide.
Travelling to Moose Jaw for HBOT
A standard HBOT course runs 20 to 40 sessions over 4 to 12 weeks. For provincial medical travel grants (including the Northern Health Travel Grant, MTAP, and territorial programmes), Veterans Affairs Canada coverage, interprovincial reciprocal billing rules, and patient accommodation guidance specific to Saskatchewan, see our Canadian medical travel guide for HBOT patients.
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