Roof at new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford leaks, needs replacing
The Saskatchewan government said a product failure happened with the modular roofing panels installed across the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan emergency room wait times continue to rise
Wait times in Saskatchewan emergency rooms continue to rise, despite numerous reduction goals being set. Now the province is going back to the drawing board. Continue reading
Rates of people seeking meth treatment in Sask. increase 10 times over past 5 years
By David Baxter Reporter
In 2012-13, only three per cent of patients seeking addictions treatment self-reported methamphetamine use. That grew to 30 per cent in 2017-18. Continue reading
Sask. NDP says opioid therapy physician shortage creating a crisis
By David Baxter Reporter
Two Regina physicians who could prescribe opioid assistance therapy had their licenses revoked by the professional regulator, affecting 700 patients. Continue reading
Program expands to test Saskatchewan newborns for hearing difficulty
The provincial government says all 18 Saskatchewan hospitals that regularly deliver babies now offer testing to detect early signs of hearing loss. Continue reading
Saskatchewan adds another MS drug to provincial formulary
Ocrevus, the first medication approved to treat early primary progressive MS, has been added to the Saskatchewan formulary. Continue reading
Former Regina doctor faces professional misconduct charges linked to sexual relationship, prescriptions
By David Baxter Reporter
A former family doctor in Regina is facing numerous professional misconduct charges related, and it’s not his first run in with the medical regulator. Continue reading
Many Saskatchewan pharmacies not stocking abortion drug Mifegymiso
The two-pill abortion medication Mifegymiso has become a source for debate in Saskatchewan as its Ministry of Health considers providing universal coverage of the drug. Continue reading
Sask. doctor finding success with Comprehensive Indigenous Care Clinic model
A Saskatchewan doctor’s careful consideration of Indigenous culture has earned him the trust of many patients. Continue reading
Rural and remote health minister says pro-life views won’t affect abortion pill policy
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit says his pro-life views will not affect the decision on whether universal access is granted for the abortion pill, Mifegymiso. Continue reading