Residents of Wadena will have improved access to emergency services with the introduction of a virtual physician program at Wadena Hospital.

This temporary solution provides remote physician support when local doctors are unavailable.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is using this strategy to maintain ER services while continuing efforts to recruit more healthcare professionals.

Virtual physicians assess, triage, and treat patients remotely, ensuring safe care. Wadena joins other rural communities, like Kelvington, in adopting this approach.