Picture Archiving and Communication System

The Saskatchewan Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is a secure system designed for authorized healthcare providers to store, retrieve and display diagnostic images and reports

  • The imaging modalities include:
  • General x-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Mammography
  • CT (computed tomography) / PET CT
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Bone densitometry
  • Angiography and interventional radiography

Desktop and Web Access

The IntelliSpace PACS Enterprise and IntelliSpace PACS Radiology clients can be accessed through the use of the desktop application, which requires installation. The IntelliSpace PACS Enterprise client can also be accessed through a web browser using Microsoft Edge. Users outside the Saskatchewan Health Authority's network will need to connect via Virtual Private Network (VPN) before accessing PACS with these options.

Mobile Access Available

Mobile users (laptops and tablets) have the ability to view PACS images through the use of the IntelliSpace PACS Anywhere website. IntelliSpace PACS Anywhere is not a diagnostic tool. It is for review purposes only. IntelliSpace PACS Anywhere is not suited for use on mobile phones.