Health

Melfort Ambulance urges furnace, chimney inspection

The colder weather is here, and Melfort Ambulance wants everyone to remember to give their furnaces a once-over, mainly to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.Manager Wayne Therres said as we ...

Oct 27, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Gap in services left by psychiatrist's death

Prince Albert man, Delaney (whose last name we've chosen not to use) credits Dr. Mohammad Zulfiquar Hussain with his life and his future.When the two met in 2015, Delaney had just been committed to th...

Oct 25, 2019 Dr. Mohammad Zulfiquar Hussain, 79, died of a heart attack on Oct. 12 (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Health Authority)

Ministry to undertake audit of Sask. Hospital after water advisory

The Ministry of Central Services will undertake a complete audit of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) after a string of complications at the new $407 million facility.Warnings have gon...

Oct 25, 2019 The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has to be replaced. It opened in November 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Parvovirus prevalent in Prince Albert

The canine parvovirus is a rising concern in Prince Albert according to a local veterinarian.It is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs and can be fatal if not handled the proper way."We're see...

Oct 25, 2019 (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Rett syndrome awareness event Sunday in La Ronge

Looking to raise awareness about Rett syndrome, the Norris family is inviting residents of the tri-communities to a special event Sunday.Between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, the ri...

Oct 25, 2019 Avery Norris, 11, lives with Rett syndrome. (Skate for Rett/Facebook)

Province investigates high copper, lead levels in water at Saskatchewan Hospital

Recent water testing at the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) has shown signs of irregularities and inconsistency that "indicate levels of copper or lead may be higher than desirable.""The...

Oct 24, 2019

Rotary seeking to raise awareness and funds through World Polio Day

Oct. 24 is World Polio Day.Rotary International launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1985, which includes a number of organizations including the World Health Organization, U.S. Center ...

Oct 24, 2019 Nipawin Rotary Club President Pat Chernesky (right) with District Governor Fred Wright. (submitted photo/Pat Chernesky)

Sask. Health Authority urging people to get their flu shots

Public flu clinics have begun in the province as the Saskatchewan Health Authority looks to prevent the spread of influenza.Medical Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Khan said it is expected that this year'...

Oct 23, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

New program offers addictions help

A new six-week pilot program aims to bridge a gap in addictions services in Prince Albert."In our community there is a high volume of substance abusers," Angela Impey, the regional director with the M...

Oct 23, 2019 Workshops will be held at the P.A. Indian Metis Friendship Centre (file photo/paNOW)

SHA flu clinics underway

Flu shots are now available, and members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority are encouraging everyone to get immunized. At the South Hill Mall in Prince Albert, the SHA set up an immunization clinic....

Oct 22, 2019 Julie Kryzanowski, senior medical health officer, got her flu shot Tuesday morning at the South Hill Mall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)