Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan Health Authority concerned by West Coast measles outbreak
By Cami Kepke Reporter
There have been no cases of measles in Saskatchewan since 2014 when 16 people were diagnosed. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government commits $2 million to build Prince Albert hospice
The RGHA is planning on building a hospice to provide end-of-life care and comfort for terminal patients of the Prince Albert, Sask., area. Continue reading
Residents still waiting to return after water-line break shuts down Leader health facility
The facility needs to be cleaned and air-quality tests done before residents can move back in. Continue reading
Sask. commissioner finds doctors snooped in Humboldt Broncos patient records
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said it is also following up on the breaches and apologized to the patients and their families. Continue reading
13 patients alerted after lack of sterilization at Saskatoon City Hospital
The health authority says three surgical patients at Saskatoon City Hospital were exposed to instruments that did not go through steam sterilization. Continue reading
Union concerned about security privatization by Saskatchewan Health Authority
SEIU-West, a union that represents Saskatchewan Health Authority-employed security officers, said it’s concerned a report sets the table for privatization. Continue reading
Saskatoon Community Recovery Team helping those with mental health challenges
A new Community Recovery Team in Saskatoon uses a holistic approach to help people living with complex, persistent mental health challenges. Continue reading
No notable spike in cannabis intoxication among children in Sask. after legalization
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Saskatchewan’s Poison Control Center says there has been no notable increases in the number of children who have accidentally ingested marijuana since legalization. Continue reading
Kids suffer headaches at tournament after CO builds up in Montmartre Arena
SaskEnergy said technicians from the utility noted CO present at the ice surface at the Montmartre Arena, as well as in the lobby. Continue reading
Breaking the ‘significant increase’ in crystal meth addictions
It isn’t going to be easy to break the ‘significant increase’ in crystal meth addictions in Saskatoon. Nearly 30 organizations have come together to fix the issue. Continue reading