Humboldt District Health Foundation

07/29/2025

There are some big numbers in this snapshot of Diagnostic Imaging!

07/24/2025

Walk-in Clinic at the Humboldt Medical Clinic will be cancelled Thursday July 31, 2025

07/23/2025

Yesterday, we hit the road to Melfort to meet with the North Central Health Care Foundation. So much valuable information was shared and learned!

In health care - we are allies, not rivals.

07/16/2025

The interview below has been copied and pasted from the SaskToday website. Both Saskatchewan Health Authority and STARS provided details, including the identified location for a certified helicopter landing pad.

HUMBOLDT — STARS will no longer be landing at Humboldt Hospital.

In a statement from STARS, “On June 16, 2025, STARS notified the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) that, effective June 30, 2025, it would no longer land at the temporary helipad at Humboldt Hospital.”

Officials with the City of Humboldt and the owner and operator of Humboldt Ambulance Services were also notified.

Currently, when STARS transports a patient from Humboldt Hospital, the helicopter lands at the Humboldt Airport and the patient is transferred by ground ambulance. STARS has typically landed at the hospital site 10 to 12 times per year, said Doug Dahl, spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Dahl told SaskToday, “The SHA has held discussions with STARS, the City of Humboldt, Humboldt Hospital clinical leadership and the Humboldt and District Health Foundation about constructing a permanent helipad that meets Transport Canada requirements. These include a concrete pad, appropriate markings, fencing and a windsock. The proposed location is near the current temporary site.”

“Due to ongoing construction north of Humboldt Hospital, the temporary landing zone that has supported STARS operations in the community no longer meets the requirements under the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” said Blake Robert, spokesperson for STARS. “As this location is not a certified heliport, we are unable to continue using it for patient transport.”

“While this change limits our ability to land directly at the hospital, STARS remains committed to serving the people of Humboldt and the surrounding area. We will continue to respond to critical care needs by flying into the Humboldt Airport for inter-facility transfers as needed,” Robert said.

Robert added that STARS continues to work with health and community partners to explore long-term solutions that ensure rapid access to emergency medical transport for the region.

STARS helicopters can be airborne within approximately 10 minutes of a call being accepted by dispatch.

“We remain committed to working with local administration and the health authority to provide the best critical care possible to the people of Saskatchewan,” Robert said.

Robert added: “We remain committed to working with local administration and the health authority to provide the best critical care possible to the people of Saskatchewan.”

07/16/2025

Interview by SaskToday with Saskatchewan Health Authority and STARS, found below, has been copied from the SaskToday website. The interview includes information on the identified location for a certified helipad.

STARS suspends landings at Humboldt Hospital helipad

STARS will no longer land at Humboldt Hospital due to safety regulations. Patients will be flown to Humboldt Airport and transferred by ground ambulance.

In a statement from STARS, “On June 16, 2025, STARS notified the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) that, effective June 30, 2025, it would no longer land at the temporary helipad at Humboldt Hospital.”

Officials with the City of Humboldt and the owner and operator of Humboldt Ambulance Services were also notified.

Currently, when STARS transports a patient from Humboldt Hospital, the helicopter lands at the Humboldt Airport and the patient is transferred by ground ambulance. STARS has typically landed at the hospital site 10 to 12 times per year, said Doug Dahl, spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Dahl told SaskToday.ca, “The SHA has held discussions with STARS, the City of Humboldt, Humboldt Hospital clinical leadership and the Humboldt and District Health Foundation about constructing a permanent helipad that meets Transport Canada requirements. These include a concrete pad, appropriate markings, fencing and a windsock. The proposed location is near the current temporary site.”

“Due to ongoing construction north of Humboldt Hospital, the temporary landing zone that has supported STARS operations in the community no longer meets the requirements under the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” said Blake Robert, spokesperson for STARS. “As this location is not a certified heliport, we are unable to continue using it for patient transport.”

“While this change limits our ability to land directly at the hospital, STARS remains committed to serving the people of Humboldt and the surrounding area. We will continue to respond to critical care needs by flying into the Humboldt Airport for inter-facility transfers as needed,” Robert said.

Robert added that STARS continues to work with health and community partners to explore long-term solutions that ensure rapid access to emergency medical transport for the region.

STARS helicopters can be airborne within approximately 10 minutes of a call being accepted by dispatch.

“We remain committed to working with local administration and the health authority to provide the best critical care possible to the people of Saskatchewan,” Robert said.

Robert added: “We remain committed to working with local administration and the health authority to provide the best critical care possible to the people of Saskatchewan.”

07/07/2025

07/03/2025

Congratulations to Corinne Behiel for her commitment and dedication to health care in Saskatchewan for 30 years!

Corinne has worked for the Saskatchewan Health Authority for 28 years and currently supports health care through the work of the Humboldt District Health Foundation.

Definitely a milestone to celebrate!

06/26/2025

We teamed up with site managers to host the BBQ, Bites & Buzz luncheon for all staff, physicians and volunteers to enjoy.

With a growing site, we were able to meet some new faces and get to know one another a bit better!

Have a safe, healthy and memorable summer!

06/20/2025

Coming soon! Starting August 12, 2025 for the Humboldt District Health Complex Lab services.

You will be able to book an appointment for the Lab online!

Walk-ins still welcome as well.

05/30/2025

Thank you Boston Pizza Humboldt for your donation in the amount of $1,679.68 in support of the Pharmacy Upgrade!

This donation represents the proceeds from BP's annual Paper Heart Campaign.

05/30/2025

Please note that the Humboldt Medical Clinic will only have one walk-in clinic a week during the summer months. The Monday walk-in clinic has been cancelled until further notice.