Tag Archives: Health
Long-awaited national mental health crisis hotline greeted with cautious optimism
Starting in November, Canadians in crisis will have a new avenue for seeking help in their darkest moments. The federal budget detailed a nationwide 988 number for mental health crisis and suicide pre...
Apr 07, 2023
New doctor incentive program misses the mark says Director of Northern Medical Services
The province now has a plan to incentivize more doctors to come to the province, but will that make a difference in northern Saskatchewan?The incentive program, which started on April 1, is designed t...
Apr 05, 2023
SHA removing mask mandates at health-care facilities; SK Vax Wallet app ending
COVID-19 is still present in Saskatchewan, but the provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have decided to return to some of their pre-pandemic practices.In a media release Tuesd...
Apr 04, 2023
Sask. to stop mandatory masking in health-care settings
Mandatory masking in public hasn't been the law of the land in Saskatchewan for more than a year, but on Tuesday, the provincial government is expected to rip the final COVID-19 band-aid off and remov...
Apr 04, 2023
Northern communities at the top for 'No Ambulance Available' calls in 2023
Saskatchewan's Opposition says hundreds of residents were left in the dark by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in the first three months of the year with no ambulances available.Documents obtai...
Apr 03, 2023
Legislation for physician assistants introduced in Saskatchewan
In a bid to help heal Saskatchewan's limping health-care system, the province's health minister has introduced legislation to allow physician assistants to practice in Saskatchewan."This is another to...
Apr 02, 2023
Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies
Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...
Mar 30, 2023
Businesses invited into hospital build process
Local businesses wanting to get in on the Victoria hospital expansion project are being asked to let the main contractor know what they can do. PCL Construction was given the job of managing the proje...
Mar 30, 2023
Treatment centre 'desperately' needed in Prince Albert: councillor
One Prince Albert city councillor said his city "desperately" needs a treatment centre built to help the growing homeless population in Prince Albert, many of whom struggle with addictions.Blake Edwar...
Mar 29, 2023
Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms
Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...
Mar 25, 2023
