Tag Archives: Health
Flu shots to be available in Sask. in late October
Flu shots are to be available in Saskatchewan next month.The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced the start of its immunization campaign is set for Oct. 21."We can't predict exactly when the influe...
Sep 25, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
New beds promised to address 'high need' for addictions treatment
The provincial government has announced plans to open 50 new pre- and post- addictions treatment beds across the province. Private sector providers and community-based organizations have until the end...
Sep 24, 2019 MACSI plans to apply for funding to open new pre- and post-treatment beds, but has not yet decided if their Prince Albert Centre will be part of the application (file photo/paNOW staff)
Nearly 2,800 missed appointments at La Ronge clinic in first eight months of 2019
According to information made public by the La Ronge Medical Clinic, there have been approximately 2,800 doctor appointments that were missed without being cancelled between January and August."I'm no...
Sep 24, 2019 Thousands have missed their booked appointments at the La Ronge Medical Clinic. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
New agreement between Saskatchewan Health Authority and Meadow Lake Tribal Council promises better health services
Better health services are on their way to the Meadow Lake area.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to wor...
Sep 23, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Breast cancer screening mobile parks in Nipawin
Women in Nipawin and area will have one month to receive a breast cancer screening mammogram closer to home.The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's (SCA) screening mobile is parked outside of Nipawin Hospita...
Sep 23, 2019 The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's breast cancer screening mobile contains the same equipment seen in permanent screening sites. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Cancer Agency)
Prince Albert NDP candidate talks homelessness
The NDP candidate for Prince Albert is weighing in on the issue of housing and homelessness.On Friday Harmony Johnson-Harder attended a meeting of the Prince Albert Community Advisory Board on Homeles...
Sep 21, 2019 Prince Albert NDP candidate Harmony Johnson-Harder,left, attended a meeting Friday focused on dealing with homelessness in P.A. (Submitted Photograph/Kyle Anderson)
Better coordination prioritized by homelessness strategy
Groups working to combat homelessness in Prince Albert gathered on Friday to plan the allocation of $500,000 of federal money. The funding, part of the national homelessness strategy, is administered ...
Sep 21, 2019 P.A. groups working on homelessness brainstorm ways to provide better supports during a meeting at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW)
Riders team up with Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation on new lottery
As the province gives so much to Rider Nation, the organization felt it was important to give back. The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation have team...
Sep 20, 2019 The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. (supplied/The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)
Prevent at-risk behaviour by having uncomfortable talks with youth: Guest speakers tell N.B. parents
Depression, suicide, HIV and drug use.These are some of the sensitive topics of conversation professionals want parents to have with their children to help keep them safe from harm before it's too lat...
Sep 19, 2019 Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre wellness director Jose Pruden speaks about how important it is for youth to have positive mental health during Tuesday's presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City of Humboldt employee killed in worksite incident
A construction worksite incident in Humboldt has resulted in the death of an employee.The City of Humboldt issued a media release early Wednesday evening which read:City Manager, Joe Day confirms that...
Sep 18, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)