Tag Archives: Health
New doctor incentive program misses the mark says Director of Northern Medical Services
The province now has a plan to incentivize more doctors to come to the province, but will that make a difference in northern Saskatchewan?The incentive program, which started on April 1, is designed t...
Apr 05, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' in 'full swing' when emergency law invoked, feds tell court
OTTAWA - The "Freedom Convoy" movement was still in "full swing" the day the Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act early last year, justifying the extraordinary measures, a federal lawyer sai...
Apr 05, 2023
B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and increase nurse-to-patient ratio
VICTORIA - British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to adopt a nurse-to-patient ratio as part of its plan to improve workload standards in public health. The move is a key plank in the...
Apr 04, 2023
SHA removing mask mandates at health-care facilities; SK Vax Wallet app ending
COVID-19 is still present in Saskatchewan, but the provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have decided to return to some of their pre-pandemic practices.In a media release Tuesd...
Apr 04, 2023
Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says
OTTAWA - A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed sym...
Apr 04, 2023
Sask. to stop mandatory masking in health-care settings
Mandatory masking in public hasn't been the law of the land in Saskatchewan for more than a year, but on Tuesday, the provincial government is expected to rip the final COVID-19 band-aid off and remov...
Apr 04, 2023
Government had 'insufficient evidence' to invoke Emergencies Act, group tells court
OTTAWA - The federal government lacked the evidence to determine protests and barricades across Canada last year were threats to national security, an organization that defends constitutional rights t...
Apr 04, 2023
Humboldt District Hospital Foundation raises over $70k for pediatric cribs
The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) held its annual "Equip to Care" radiothon this past week, raising money for local healthcare needs.A total of $73,239 was acquired through the fundrais...
Apr 03, 2023
Northern communities at the top for 'No Ambulance Available' calls in 2023
Saskatchewan's Opposition says hundreds of residents were left in the dark by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in the first three months of the year with no ambulances available.Documents obtai...
Apr 03, 2023
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence
OTTAWA - The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain - particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt. It's t...
Apr 03, 2023