SMA

• Cyclist pedals across Canada to raise funds, awareness about genetic disease

  One man is cycling across Canada to raise awareness around access to treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetic disease that affect's a person's ability to move.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan offers more money to keep clinics open later

  All community-based, full-service, fee-for-service family physicians will be eligible for an additional payment per visit service.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Feb. 10

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Feb. 10.

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Activist Sammy Cavallaro awarded Quebec National Assembly’s Medal of Honour

  A young West Island activist and advocate for people with disabilities was awarded the National Assembly’s medal of honour Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
• Manitoba laboratory expands newborn screening program

  The Cadham Provincial Laboratory is expanding its newborn screening process to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

  Health

  Jun 9, 2022
• Saskatchewan health-care workers share staff and demand concerns to SMA

  The provincial budget made the biggest investment into health care in Saskatchewan history, however doctors said that will not help them in the tough months to come.

  Health

  May 6, 2022
• COVID-19 has more Saskatchewan doctors burnt out and contemplating retirement: survey

  “The survey reflects what I have been hearing from many physicians — that they have been working harder during the pandemic,” Dr. Eben Strydom said

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• ‘He’s a fighter’: B.C. teen finally gets life-saving surgery after months of delays

  One day before Devin's 15th birthday, he underwent surgery at B.C. Children's Hospital and has already been discharged from the ICU.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2022
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• ‘It’s bad’: B.C. family’s desperate plea after teen’s surgery cancelled 4 times

  Devin Gallant's family says they were told he needed emergency surgery last summer. The procedure was booked for December, but has since been cancelled four times.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Medical Association encourages doctors to reach out for mental health help

  The Saskatchewan Medical Association president says it's important for physicians who are struggling with their mental health to reach out.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2021