Missing senior died of self-harm at Saskatoon hospital
Members of Saskatoon Search and Rescue and hospital security joined with police to search the surrounding area and buildings for Allan Landrie. Continue reading
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SHA expanding neonatal nursery at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital
The SHA said an expanded nursery at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert will allow more sick newborns to be treated there instead of having to send them to other centres. Continue reading
Regina recovery conference aims to reduce addictions stigma, build supports
By David Baxter Reporter
Hundreds filled the Queensbury Convention Centre on Friday to hear stories of addictions recovery, learn what supports are out there and what needs to be improved. Continue reading
SHA adding 50 new addiction treatment beds in Saskatchewan
SHA said the new addiction treatment beds will support people who do not have safe housing from the time they complete detox and before entering residential treatment. Continue reading
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital working on nearly 600-item task list
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Some items on the hospital’s to-do list are small, while others are the result of safety concerns with the new building. Continue reading
Service dog program supporting victims of tragedy in central, northern Sask.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a new partnership with a service dog program was inspired by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash tragedy on April 6, 2018. Continue reading
Heat and power plant proposed for St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A cogeneration system at St. Paul’s Hospital would lower annual greenhouse gas emissions – the equivalent of taking 700-plus cars off Saskatoon roads. Continue reading
‘It’s a historical day’: Sask. government funding gives epilepsy patients hope
Telemetry is a tool that helps determine whether or not a patient needs to have surgery to help alleviate seizures. Continue reading
Yorkton EMS gets cut back from 4 ambulances to 3 under new ownership
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Yorkton’s ambulance service has been scaled back, but the new model is financially sustainable. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Health Authority withdraws tender for whistleblower hotline
Officials said the tender for proposals was withdrawn to allow the agency to “conduct further internal work on disclosure policies.” Continue reading