Saskatchewan Health Authority

• 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
  
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• ‘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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Saskatchewan Health Authority responds to Royal University Hospital overcrowding

  After Global News reported on growing concerns of the conditions at Royal University Hospital, the Saskatchewan Health Authority clarifies the sudden spike in patients.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2025
• Overloaded hallways reported at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital

  RUH patients are taking to social media to show just how bad it has gotten, sharing videos of overcrowded hallways filled with beds.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2025
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• Prince Albert cancer patient fights for free hospital parking across Saskatchewan

  A cancer patient from Prince Albert, Dennis Ogrodnick, says he's using the time he has left to fight for free hospital parking across the province.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2025
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• Saskatchewan Health Authority faces criticism for Indigenous hair-cutting policy

  The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office is calling for accountability from the Saskatchewan Health Authority following an Indigenous woman's hair being cut.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2025