Flu-related death toll in Saskatchewan reaches 11: Ministry of Health
According to the Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health, 11 people have died so far in the 2018-19 flu season, including four preschoolers. Continue reading
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Medically assisted deaths in Saskatchewan now categorized as ‘unclassified’
A new regulation in Saskatchewan clarifies that in cases of a medically assisted death, the manner of death will no longer be recorded as “suicide.” Continue reading
Newly diagnosed HIV cases in Sask. increase for third straight year
There were 177 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Saskatchewan in 2017, up from 170 the year before. Continue reading
Canadian researchers gather to tackle Saskatchewan’s HIV crisis
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The HIV forum at the University of Saskatchewan was hosted by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government to continue long-term care home survey
The Saskatchewan government will continue with the resident and family experience survey in long-term care homes. Continue reading
HIV forum addresses curbing rates of virus in Saskatchewan
In a province with HIV rates higher than anywhere else in the country, knowing whether you’re positive or negative is the first step, according to organizers at a forum. Continue reading
Saskatchewan health card holders reminded to update with new stickers
The Saskatchewan government is reminding people to update their health card with new stickers. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government prepared to pay up to $19M in health authority severance
By David Baxter Reporter
Eleven former CEOs and vice-presidents from the former regional health authorities in Saskatchewan have received combined $4.1 million in severance. Continue reading
Incorrect test results for 450 patients at Saskatchewan laboratory
An information technology error resulted in incorrect test results for about 450 patients during drug screening at the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory. Continue reading
NDP says documents show health care impact ignored in Saskatchewan bus shutdown
Government documents show health officials in Saskatchewan raised questions about shutting down the provincial bus company in the spring which had been used almost exclusively to ship chemotherapy drugs and blood to hospitals across the province. Continue reading