Saskatchewan patients are now benefiting from newly renovated, state-of-the-art interventional cardiology suites at Royal University Hospital (RUH), following a $5.5 million investment by Royal University Hospital (RUH) Foundation.
The completed renovations of the Walter and Margaret McNabb Interventional Cardiology Suite replace aging infrastructure with modern technology designed to improve patient outcomes and support the growing demand for complex cardiac care at RUH—the primary referral centre for advanced heart procedures for patients in the northern half of the province.
“RUH Foundation is proud to have invested $5.5 million into this upgraded space, thanks to the generous support of our donors. This incredible contribution from our community helps bring the latest technology and innovation to patients at RUH – the epicentre of medical care for Saskatchewan,” said Jennifer Molloy, RUH Foundation Chief Executive Officer.
The interventional cardiology program includes both cardiac catheterization (cath) and electrophysiology (EP) labs, where specialists diagnose and treat life-threatening heart conditions. Modernizing this space is a critical, forward-looking investment that enhances workflow, reduces procedure delays and supports care teams delivering time-sensitive interventions.
“Replacing aging equipment with modern technology helps our province meet health care demands and improve patient outcomes,” said Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. “We are thankful to the Royal University Hospital Foundation and its donors for their generosity and dedication to ensuring Saskatchewan patients and their families have access to the best cardiac diagnosis and treatment options possible.”
Renovations were completed at the end of 2025 and the interventional cardiology suite is fully operational, with up to 20 procedures performed per day. A total of 4008 procedures were performed in the interventional cardiology suites at RUH in 2024-25.
“This renovation is a meaningful investment in patient care across Saskatchewan. By modernizing the cardiac suite at the Royal University Hospital, we’re improving precision, safety, and efficiency; allowing healthcare teams to care for patients faster and with greater confidence,” said Andrew Will, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Chief Executive Officer.
The upgraded suites improve efficiency, enhance patient and worker safety and provide care teams with the advanced tools needed to deliver complex cardiac procedures.
Click here for a video tour of the upgraded space with Dr. Jason Orvold.
Media coverage:
https://www.ckom.com/2026/01/30/new-technology-reduces-wait-times-for-ruh-cardiac-patients/
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2026/01/30/new-and-improved-cardiology-unit-in-saskatoon/
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- Dr. Jason Orvold, Cardiologist and Division Head of Cardiology, in the new EP Lab.
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- Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at Royal University Hospital.
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- Dr. Chris Pekrul, Electrophysiologist at Royal University Hospital.
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- Dr. Jason Orvold, Cardiologist and Division Head of Cardiology speaks to media on January 30, 2026.
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- (l-r) Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for the Battlefords and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Health; Andrew Will, Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Health Authority; Dr. Jason Orvold, Cardiologist and Division Head of Cardiology; Jennifer Molloy, RUH Foundation CEO; Erin Eccleston, RUH Foundation Board Chair.
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- Speakers at the January 30, 2026 media event.
