Cancer survival rates in Saskatchewan trending upwards, according to report
By David Baxter Reporter
The Canadian Cancer Society found the survival rates of blood cancer are growing at the fastest rate, approaching 70 per cent. Continue reading
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‘He’s the only child living with CLN2 in Saskatchewan’: community rallies for 4-year-old with rare disease
The community is rallying behind a four-year-old Regina boy who has been diagnosed with a rare disease, hoping to one day help fund a cure. Continue reading
Saskatchewan has the highest rate of hepatitis C infections per person
A person infected with hepatitis C can access free treatment in Saskatchewan through a daily dose of medication in as little as eight weeks. Continue reading
Mifegymiso cost analysis to be considered in Sask. universal coverage review
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Some Saskatchewan pharmacies currently stock the two-pill abortion medication, but the drug – which exceeds $300 – isn’t covered by the provincial government. Continue reading
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
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