Tag Archives: Health
Chinese immigration to Canada record high from 2015, as some flee zero-COVID strategy
VANCOUVER - China's zero-COVID lockdowns have been linked to a rare wave of protests across the country in recent weeks, and immigration industry experts say the strict pandemic rules are also fuellin...
Dec 04, 2022
Over $239K raised during Give A Little Life Day 2022
The community came together once again to support the greatest needs of the Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF).The total amount raised for this year's Give a Little Life Day hit $239,132. Executive Di...
Dec 02, 2022
Flu cases high across province, SHA urging public to get vaccinated
The number of flu cases across the province remains high, prompting the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to remind people to get vaccinated.As of Nov. 19, the latest report released by the province...
Dec 02, 2022
Give a Little Life Day returns to the airwaves
As one of the acute care directors at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sharon Griffin has seen firsthand how generosity can impact patient care.She'll have the chance to witness that goodwill o...
Dec 01, 2022
Prince Albert flexes muscles for good cause
A countrywide fundraiser that helps youth with autism or intellectual disabilities participate in physical activities was able to raise over $3,300 from the Prince Albert area alone. The Move for Kids...
Nov 30, 2022
Province expanding eligibility for rural and remote healthcare incentive program
The government of Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for its incentive program to help get more healthcare professionals to rural and remote areas.Back in October, the province announced it was off...
Nov 30, 2022
MLCN celebrates re-opening of detox centre
Nearly two years after being forced to close due to COVID, the eight-bed detox centre at Montreal Lake Cree Nation is back open.The grand reopening was marked Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ba...
Nov 29, 2022
Is Radon secretly hiding in your home?
It's an odourless, colourless chemical that may be in your home without you knowing it.Throughout November, Lung Saskatchewan has been raising awareness of the dangers of Radon during Radon Action Mon...
Nov 26, 2022
New SHA van provides needle exchange, medical services and naloxone
A new harm reduction van operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority is in operation as an effort to bring healthcare to people who might not be able to access it otherwise.Inside the van is addicti...
Nov 25, 2022
Shorebird Inn loses legal challenge over COVID violations
A Saskatchewan judge has upheld the province's public health orders that required restaurants to track patrons during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it did not violate the charter rights ...
Nov 25, 2022
