Five Hills Health Region

• Moose Jaw seeing a spike in cases of whooping cough

  The Five Hills Health Region has reported a spike in cases of whooping cough this year; a highly contagious respiratory infection that primarily affects children.

  Health

  Sep 19, 2017
  
• Take-home naloxone kits available in Moose Jaw area to combat overdoses

  Take-home naloxone kits will soon be available in the Five Hills Health Region, which can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2017
  
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• Five Hills Health Region warns about whooping cough outbreak

  Four confirmed cases have been reported to the region, and those who may have been in contact with the infection have been alerted.

  Health

  Feb 3, 2017
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• Toxic amounts of blue-green algae in Buffalo Pound Lake could be fatal for dogs

  The algae is not considered fatal for humans, but even small amounts of the algae could be fatal for dogs or cattle within a 15-minute period.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2016
• Extreme ER wait times highlighted at new Moose Jaw hospital

  The documents released by the NDP highlight 57 cases of extended wait times recorded since the emergency room's opening.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2016
• New Moose Jaw hospital almost ready to open

  The new hospital in Moose Jaw is smaller, but the health region says it will be able to serve as many or more patients.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2015
• Moose Jaw hospital opening delayed two months

  The opening of the new regional hospital in Moose Jaw has been delayed. It was originally expected to open in mid-August, but it's now not expected to be taking patients until October.

  Apr 8, 2015
• Craik ralliers call on government to add health services to town

  About 100 residents of and around the town of Craik rallied Friday afternoon to pressure the government into adding more health services to the community.

  Health

  Feb 27, 2015
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• Hepatitis A exposure still possible for Sask. motel visitors

  Saskatchewan Ministry of Health asking motel visitors to make sure and call in after a possible risk of hepatitis A transmission in June.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2014