Saskatchewan Health Authority

• Saskatchewan health-care workers’ union to vote on potential strike this fall

  After years of bargaining, a union representing more than 14,000 health-care workers in Saskatchewan will vote on potential job action in September, CUPE Local 5430 says.

  Politics

  Jul 22
  
• Saskatchewan beginning 6-month independent hospital safety, security review

  After four months, Saskatchewan's health ministry says it has chosen a third-party reviewer to look into strengthening hospital safety in the province.

  Health

  May 21
  
• Advertisement
• Navigating STI resources in Saskatchewan

  With STI rates rising, a local non-profit is highlighting its app for contraceptive info, symptom checks and testing sites to help people stay informed and get care.

  Health

  Apr 20
• Advertisement
• Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times

  Women across Saskatchewan are voicing their concerns as those waiting for breast cancer treatment face unbearably long wait times.

  Health

  Feb 15
• Identity of RUH altercation patient revealed

  Global News has learned that the patient who died after an altercation with security at Saskatoon hospital is a prominent Métis man from Prince Albert.

  Crime

  Jan 10
• 1 patient dead after altercation at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon

  Police are investigating the death of a patient at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon after an altercation with security on Friday morning.

  Crime

  Jan 9
• ‘Irresponsible’: Disruption of crucial cancer scanner in Saskatchewan angers family

  An on-again, off-again machine in Saskatchewan that’s vital for diagnosing cancer has been disrupted again, putting at least one family in a bind. 

  Canada

  Jan 7
• Saskatchewan lowers age eligibility for breast cancer screenings

  The Saskatchewan government is making changes to breast cancer screening eligibility requirements. The move is expected to help save the lives of countless women in the province.

  Health

  Jan 4
• Advertisement
• SHA to launch daily updates for emergency services disruptions

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is launching a new initiative to give patients accurate and reliable information about disruptions to emergency services.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2025
• Advertisement
• Saskatchewan Health Authority renews surgical partnership, aims to reduce wait times

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a renewed partnership with a western Canada-based surgical service provider will help reduce wait times and expand services to patients.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2025