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300+ patients waiting to see Saskatoon psychiatristsA letter to Saskatoon family doctor said the system has a backlog of patients seeking referrals for mental illness. The pool system said only one nurse handles the referrals.Canada10 hours
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Saskatoon doctor says province’s health-care system failed her patientSaskatoon family physician Dr. Marlys Misfeldt referred a patient for further psychiatric help. The request was cancelled, which she says shows the system is broken.HealthMar 1
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Coronavirus: Visitor limitations at Manitou Lodge in Watrous, Sask.Visitor limitations have been put in place at Manitou Lodge following an increase in COVID-19 cases in Watrous, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.CanadaFeb 22
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More youth addiction treatment beds to be available in Swift CurrentAn agreement made between the province, SHA and the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter will strengthen youth addictions treatment services in southern Saskatchewan.CanadaFeb 22
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New mental health unit in Saskatoon good first step but not enough, advocates sayA new unit supporting adults facing mental problems has opened in Saskatoon, providing a place for patients to stay for a short time, but some advocates say it’s not enough.HealthFeb 17
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Healthcare Heroes: chief medical officer describes COVID-19’s impactWhile it’s been a challenge, Dr. Susan Shaw said health-care workers know how important they are right now.HealthFeb 16
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Saskatoon bar Buds on Broadway says it will fight COVID-19 fine in courtA Buds on Broadway Facebook post says the bar was unfairly fined for violating COVID-19 health restrictions — but that inspectors had said the bar was in compliance weeks earlier.CanadaFeb 13
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SEIU-West worries SHA job postings could distract from pandemicA Saskatchewan healthcare workers union president says posting so many manager positions at once pulls focus away from the COVID-19 response.CanadaFeb 9
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Drive-thru COVID-19 test site in Prince Albert temporarily closed due to weatherDue to frigid temperatures, the drive-thru COVID-19 test site in Prince Albert, Sask., will be temporarily closed on Saturday and Sunday.CanadaFeb 6
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Inconsistencies in masking protocols in Saskatchewan physio, massage therapy clinicsThe Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists sent a notification to members that it suggests they follow PPE guidelines laid out by the SHA.CanadaFeb 4
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