Tag Archives: Health
NITHA reports new cases of TB in the north
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) recently announced the latest active tuberculosis (TB) cases.When TB Advisor Tina Campbell was in the region, which serves 33 communities within Meadow L...
Dec 09, 2023
Freezing rain causes serious injuries & vehicle collisions in Prince Albert
The freezing rain has kept Parkland Ambulance busy in and around Prince Albert.The paramedic service has been called out to multiple vehicle collisions and slips and falls. Lyle Karasiuk, the Director...
Dec 07, 2023
Privacy commissioner makes several recommendations following theft of van full of health samples
An investigation into the loss of health information this summer after a van full of lab samples was stolen in Prince Albert has resulted in several changes being recommended.The Office of the Informa...
Dec 04, 2023
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll....
Dec 03, 2023
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says
Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday."At the national level, influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold, indicating the start of influe...
Dec 02, 2023
Over $464K raised for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital through Give a Little Life Day Radiothon
This year's Give a Little Life Day Radiothon in Prince Albert was a huge success.The fundraiser was able to raise over $464,000 which will help ensure people can receive the best care possible at the ...
Dec 01, 2023
Raising awareness about treatment and prevention during World AIDS Day
Awareness, treatment, and prevention are just some of the messages being brought forward during World AIDS Day on Friday.The annual day, which first came about in 1988, not only brings awareness to HI...
Dec 01, 2023
New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide.People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8.The new Sui...
Nov 30, 2023
Give a Little Life Day back to raise funds for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital
UPDATE: As of 5 p.m., the total raised for the radiothon is $449,444.12 -- It's that time of year again in Prince Albert.The Give a Little Life Day Radiothon is happening on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p....
Nov 30, 2023
Nurses' Union and NDP raise concerns over capacity issues at Victoria Hospital
The president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) says all corners of the province are being profoundly affected by the fact people can't get proper health care. Tracy Zambory made the remark on...
Nov 29, 2023
