AIDS awareness week kicks off in Saskatoon
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A flag raising at Saskatoon city hall marked the first of a series of events to celebrate AIDS awareness week. Continue reading
Saskatoon Health Region
Fentanyl and its antidote naloxone changing the job for Saskatoon first responders
Naloxone is helping Saskatoon Fire Department paramedics save someone’s life in the event of a drug overdose. Continue reading
Precautionary drinking water advisory ended at Saskatoon City Hospital
A precautionary drinking water advisory that was issued at Saskatoon City Hospital due to a drop in water pressure has been lifted. Continue reading
Precautionary drinking water advisory for Saskatoon City Hospital
Precautionary drinking water advisory is in place at Saskatoon City Hospital due to a significant drop in water pressure. Continue reading
Flu shots now available in Saskatoon but not the nasal spray
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Saskatoon health officials are once again reminding people to roll up their sleeves for a free flu shot. Continue reading
Mental health assessment unit to open at RUH in early 2018
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A temporary mental health assessment unit at Royal University Hospital will be able to care for up to seven patients at a time. Continue reading
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital construction reaches 70% completion
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
The construction of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is nearing completion, as the building is now in its final shape. Continue reading
Indigenous women coerced into tubal ligations file proposed class action lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit is seeking $7 million for each Indigenous woman who said they were coerced into having a tubal ligation after giving birth. Continue reading
NDP, families call for emergency mental health unit in Royal University Hospital
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
The NDP called on the Saskatchewan government to staff a new emergency mental health unit, proposed to open in Royal University Hospital. Continue reading
Tubal ligations of Aboriginal women in Saskatoon ‘troubling’: Bennett
Canada’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett calls report into tubal ligation procedures in Saskatoon “completely troubling.” Continue reading
