Tag Archives: Health
Court-ordered addictions treatment for offenders 'not gonna help': YWCA Executive Director
After a local woman was court-ordered to attend an addictions program, a woman who works with vulnerable populations says mandated treatment is not doing offenders any favours.On Wednesday, a 39-year-...
Sep 12, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Summit Run raises $16,000 for hospice
Money raised during the Summit Run in June was presented to the Rose Garden Hospice Association on Thursday.The race brought in $16,000 with just under 500 participants running 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and h...
Sep 12, 2019 Summit run organizers (in red) present Marina Mitchell of the Rose Garden Hospice Association with a $16,000 cheque. From left, Lisa Evans, Marina Mitchell, Alyssa Orynik and Leah Boden. (submitted photo/Rose Garden Hospice Association)
Health authority looking into concerns raised by psychiatrists about children’s hospital
At the eleventh hour, a group of psychiatrists has raised several concerns about the design of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) regarding patients struggling with mental health.The grand op...
Sep 12, 2019 The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. (supplied/The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)
Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation prepares for first egg harvest
Residents of Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation will soon be able to taste the result of careful chicken rearing.The birds, which some residents have been raising since May, are expected to reach matur...
Sep 11, 2019 Shaun Yahyahkeekoot and Bryanne Gamble won a Most Artistic Coop competition by adding a homemade feeder, nesting boxes, and extra chicken 'play structures' to their run (Facebook/Willow Cree Health Services)
Prince Albert residents to gather, reflect for National Suicide Awareness Day
Prince Albert residents are coming together this evening to show support for loved ones lost and those struggling with suicide.Starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, St. Alban's Cathedral will host a special ...
Sep 10, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Health Canada eyes private-sector cash to fund opioids solution
OTTAWA - Health Canada is hoping to use private-sector dollars to fight opioid addiction because "conventional efforts are not enough" to address the national health crisis, newly ...
Sep 06, 2019 (File Photo/The Canadian Press)
What'sHappeningNOW Sept. 5, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with the Director of Information Programming Teena Monteleone about the opening of the Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital.
Sep 05, 2019
'Simply spectacular': Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital promises new chapter for health care in Saskatchewan
It truly is a made in Saskatchewan vision come to life.Nearly five years after a historic groundbreaking, the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is open and many say it will usher in a new, state-of-the...
Sep 05, 2019 An example of a pediatric intensive care room. It has space for families to stay with their children overnight. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Watch: Opening ceremonies for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Nearly five years after a historic groundbreaking, the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital officially opens today. Patients will be moved in at a later date.Many say it will usher in a new, state-of-the-...
Sep 05, 2019 A rendering of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital)
Excitement builds ahead of opening of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
It's a historic day in Saskatchewan as dozens gather to celebrate the official opening of the first dedicated children's hospital in the province. Patients will be moved in at a later date.The Jim Pat...
Sep 05, 2019 A rendering of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital)
