Tag Archives: Health

Recruitment efforts underway with Tisdale set to lose three doctors
There are some concerns from residents in Tisdale with the departure of three physicians this summer.The Ministry of Health confirmed to northeastNOW in a statement that the three doctors have submitt...
Apr 12, 2024

La Ronge ParticiPARK to cost $406K
At a regular council meeting earlier this week, La Ronge council learned the cost of a ParticiPARK will cost an estimated $406,000.Planning for a ParticiPARK began in January 2023 when it was announce...
Apr 11, 2024

Men's Conference features well-known comedian, actor
Piwapan Wellness Centre has two busy days planned as part of its inaugural Men's Conference.The event is being held at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre and it features guest speakers such a...
Apr 11, 2024

'Mission Possible': On-Air for Healthcare radio-thon set for May. 10
Raising over half a million dollars for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation should prove "Mission Possible" for the community."We're raising money for the operating room this year," said Chris E...
Apr 11, 2024

Studies on B.C. safer supply emerge, finding different answers to different questions
VANCOUVER - Peer-reviewed research is emerging about the possible impacts of British Columbia's safer supply program, which provides prescription alternatives to toxic illicit drugs, with two studies ...
Apr 11, 2024

Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture donates $10K to Nipawin Heliport Project
The Nipawin Heliport project has had another financial boost from a local organization.The Nipawin Hawks Ag Venture recently donated $10,000 toward the construction of a helipad at the Nipawin Hospita...
Apr 10, 2024

Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health
Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday in Ott...
Apr 09, 2024

B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated
VICTORIA - British Columbia is rolling out another round of COVID-19 vaccination boosters, with invitations starting to go out Monday. Ministry of Health says people who haven't received a booster aga...
Apr 08, 2024

STARS' radiothon takes flight on Tuesday
A vital service in Saskatchewan is reaching out for support.The STARS' annual Critical Care on the Air Radiothon runs April 9 and 10 and will be broadcasted across 40 radio stations in those province ...
Apr 07, 2024

Study: Canadian teen mothers face increased risk of premature death, concerns raised in Saskatchewan
Pregnant Canadian teens face a new stark statistic: their risk of dying before age 31 is double that of non-pregnant adolescents. The issue draws attention to Saskatchewan, where teen pregnancy rates ...
Apr 06, 2024