Health

Meili questions when audit of new Sask Hospital will be complete

Saskatchewan's NDP leader is anxious to see the results of an audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility.Ryan Meili said he is concerned about the company involved in the ...

Dec 24, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili is hoping to see a full audit completed on the new Saskatchewan Hospital facility soon. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).

Victoria Hospital heliport ready for flights

Construction work to upgrade the heliport at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has been completed meaning valuable minutes can be saved in transferring critical needs patients to Saskatoon.SHA spokesm...

Dec 20, 2019 The upgraded heliport features a raised landing pad and fenced area in accordance with Transport Canada standards.(submitted photo/SHA)

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation opens new hostel

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) celebrated the grand opening of a new ten-room boarding house on Thursday.The Senator John Morin Memorial Building Hostel will host PBCN members from the North whil...

Dec 20, 2019 Judge Gerald Morin cuts the ribbon at the hostel that bears his late father's name (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)

Navigating common stresses this holiday season

The holiday season is known as a time of great joy and sentimental value, but it can also drum up with it feelings of stress and grief. From social media to other outside influences, such as TV and mo...

Dec 19, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

P.A. couple makes $25,000 donation to hospice

The Rose Garden Hospice is finishing out 2019 strong.Thursday afternoon at their Gateway Mall location the fundraising committee received a $25,000 donation from Joe and Bev Remai. Joe explained the c...

Dec 19, 2019 Joe and Bev Remai made a $25,000 donation. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

"You may not know you have it": MHO on syphilis outbreak

A dramatic increase in the number of infectious syphilis cases has prompted the Saskatchewan Health Authority to declare an outbreak in north central Saskatchewan.From August to November, 21 cases of ...

Dec 19, 2019 A syphilis outbreak has been declared in north central Saskatchewan. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

Early Years Family Resource Centre opens in La Ronge

Families in the tri-communities will now have better access to supports during their children's early years of development and growth. The new nisto ihtwina Early Years Family Resource Centre official...

Dec 19, 2019 Several dignitaries cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Local church helping to transport patients

A local church is filling the void in transporting people to their medical appointments after the demise of STC in 2017.Grace United Church has a team of volunteer drivers but are facing challenges su...

Dec 18, 2019 Grace United Church minister SunDo Hyun (Facebook)

Couple behind local clinic donates $50,000 to hospice

Dr. Stan and Lizbeth Oleksinski understand the importance of palliative care from both a personal and a professional perspective. For 17 years the couple has operated the West Hill Medical Clinic, whe...

Dec 18, 2019 From left: Ralph Boychuk, Dr. Stan Oleksinski, Lizbeth Oleksinski, Marina Mitchell

Lighthouse makes sure everyone has a place to go for Christmas dinner

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is making sure no one is left out in the cold this Christmas.Manager Tracey Reimer said Christmas dinner is planned at 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the shelter in North ...

Dec 17, 2019 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is providing a Christmas dinner for the community on Dec. 25. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)