Tag Archives: Health
Health Authority set to announce action plan to address hospital overcrowding
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is getting set to announce Tuesday an action plan to address capacity issues at Saskatoon hospitals.Over 100 emergency department staff signed a letter to the S...
Nov 14, 2023
Man on a mission: Growing an 'ugly' 'stash for Movember
Barrett Penner has a message for men who suffer in silence: "It's okay not to be okay."This marks the fourth year that he's taking part in the challenge to raise money and awareness for men's health, ...
Nov 10, 2023
Family members of 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos applauding push for Nipawin Heliport
A fundraising launch event for the Nipawin Heliport Project was hosted by the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) on Monday at the Nipawin Evergreen Centre.Multiple organizations were in a...
Nov 10, 2023
P.A. couple play big part in record-breaking Radiothon for Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
A Prince Albert couple were a big reason why this year's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon was a huge success. That's according to Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison ...
Nov 10, 2023
Influenza, COVID case numbers climbing in Saskatchewan
The number of lab-confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses in Saskatchewan continues to climb.The largest increase shown in the Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report that was issue...
Nov 10, 2023
Kinsmen show support for Legacy Trail with $10K donation
The Legacy Trail project to commemorate the old Saskatchewan Hospital saw some added support this week when the North Battleford Kinsmen Committee donated $10,000 to the project. Leon Lozowchuk, from ...
Nov 10, 2023
Sign confidentiality agreements for more details: Holland to provincial dental groups
OTTAWA - Health Canada will consult with provincial dental associations that have complained of being left in the dark about the new federal dental-care plan - but only if they sign a confidentiality ...
Nov 10, 2023
High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping health care costs on opioid companies
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear an appeal from four pharmaceutical manufacturers, retailers or distributors trying to stop a proposed class-action lawsuit by the British Columb...
Nov 09, 2023
Radiothon raises over $1.15M for province's only pediatric intensive care unit
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) won't have to worry about funds for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for quite some time.That's because of thousands of people who donated to this y...
Nov 08, 2023
Interval House prepare hampers; look to new year with hopes of funding for counsellor
As the weather gets colder and the holiday season inches ever closer, Battlefords Interval House is once again preparing hampers for clients who have stayed with them in the last year."All of that is ...
Nov 08, 2023