The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is pleased to inform residents of North Battleford and area of the upcoming major capital infrastructure improvements to the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) operating room. These enhancements mark a significant step towards improving patient care, enhancing safety, and delivering exceptional health-care services. Â
To ensure the smooth progress of these needed improvements, temporary changes to surgical services will be in effect. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, surgical services will be temporarily unavailable at BUH. Surgical services will resume at half capacity 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1. Full resumption of surgical services is expected on Tuesday, August 8 at 8 a.m.
No surgeries have been cancelled, as this is a planned improvement project. Obstetrical patients whose pregnancy is considered high-risk should contact their obstetrician or family physician in advance of their due date to discuss their birth plan.
In the event of an emergency, patients should call 911. If residents have questions regarding their health or mental health, professional advice is available by calling 811 to reach the Saskatchewan HealthLine toll-free 24 hours/day.
Facility upgrades and improvements support patient and staff safety and enhance service delivery.  The investments in maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure at BUH will make a lasting impact that benefit patients, families, and health-care providers.