Tag Archives: Health
Housing advocates ready to learn from research group
It was only about one and a half hours into a presentation on homeless data at the Prince Albert Mtis Friendship Centre but Brian Howell said he had already gotten some useful information. paNOW caugh...
May 04, 2023
Sask doctors and transplant team recognized for work in organ donation
Two awards were recently presented to Saskatchewan healthcare workers, in honour of Logan Boulet.Dr. Michael Moser and Dr. Gavin Beck (on behalf of the Saskatchewan Transplant team), received Logan Bo...
May 02, 2023
Victoria Hospital receives big donation ahead of National Nursing Week
The Victoria Hospital Foundation said it's grateful for a generous donation from one of Canada's biggest banks.To celebrate National Nursing Week, the RBC Foundation said it is donating $10,000 to hel...
Apr 28, 2023
Children, First Nations are key focus of Immunization Awareness Week in Sask.
From now until Sunday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be stressing the importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Week.The key messages for this week are the importanc...
Apr 25, 2023
'We use the word miracle': P.A. doctor relives near-death experience and ongoing recovery
A Prince Albert doctor is living his best life after almost dying more than a year ago.Khami Chokani, P.A.'s medical officer of health, suffered an aortic dissection last March which put him in a medi...
Apr 25, 2023
'I'm greatly humbled': P.A. doctor receives award for work during pandemic
Prince Albert's medical officer of health was honoured this weekend for his work in the community.The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) held its annual Doctor's Gala on Saturday where they presented ...
Apr 24, 2023
Midwest Food Resources plans Seedy Saturday
Midwest Food Resources is getting ready to hold Seedy Saturday. The event that’s free to attend will take place at Living Faith Chapel at 1371 103 Street in North Battleford from 11 a.m. to 4 p....
Apr 21, 2023
Health Canada announces recall of faulty sledgehammers
Several models of Stanley and DeWalt fibreglass sledgehammers are being recalled because the heads may come off.In a recall notice issued Thursday, Health Canada said the hammers' heads "can loosen pr...
Apr 20, 2023
Northern Sask. physician shortlisted for national award
A man who leads the implementation of public health programs in 33 First Nation communities across Northern Saskatchewan has made the shortlist for the Canadian Immigrant award.Doctor Nnamdi Ndubuka i...
Apr 19, 2023
Anti-mandate rally organizer receives $500 fine
A woman who organized an anti-mandate rally in Prince Albert, thereby violating a section of Saskatchewan's Health Act, has received a $500 fine.The Crown had been seeking $5,000.Rachel Lee Cochrane a...
Apr 18, 2023
