Tag Archives: Health
Year in Review: NCHCF Radiothon brings in over $54,000 for infant incubators
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:-The North Central Health Care Foundation's radiothon makes this year's list of top ...
Jan 01, 2020 Donors taking pledges during the Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR in October. (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)
JPCH welcomes Saskatoon’s new year's baby boy
Saskatoon's first baby of 2020 is a boy, born at 12:13 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020.Baby Lincoln Joseph was born to parents Elainn and Shaun Guinan at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH), with everyon...
Jan 01, 2020 Saskatoon's new year's baby boy, Lincoln Joseph, was born at 12:13 a.m. on January 1, 2020 to parents Elainn and Shaun Guinan. (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Young people making dangerous choices when it comes to cannabis says survey
Despite increased awareness and tougher laws, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says more education is needed on the impaired driving front.Especially when it comes to cannabis.CAA conducted a...
Dec 29, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Year in Review: First all-female surgical team at Melfort hospital delivers baby girl
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:--History was made at the Melfort hospital this year.The first all-female surgical t...
Dec 25, 2019 The first all-female surgical team at Melfort hospital delivered a baby girl in November. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Victoria Hospital heliport ready for flights
Construction work to upgrade the heliport at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has been completed meaning valuable minutes can be saved in transferring critical needs patients to Saskatoon.SHA spokesm...
Dec 20, 2019 The upgraded heliport features a raised landing pad and fenced area in accordance with Transport Canada standards.(submitted photo/SHA)
'I think it's great for the retail market': Edibles and related products could be be in shops soon
Some different cannabis products could be hitting shelves very soon.The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Monday, Dec. 16 that products such as edibles, extracts, and topicals could be available...
Dec 16, 2019 Homestead Cannabis. (submitted photo)
Plans for Melfort Heliport and other healthcare expansions
The concept of the North East Centre for Rural Health Excellence originated years ago.Former Melfort MLA, the late Kevin Phillips, assisted in developing the concept of a wellness centre. It's now bui...
Dec 16, 2019 NCHCF Chair Peggy George (right) informs two members of the public on plans for building a heliport beside Melfort Hospital during an information session at the Kerry Vickar Centre on Dec. 14 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
Flu season off to a mild start in the northeast
The northeast has had a fairly slow start to the flu season, but it could pick up over the holidays.Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Khan told northeastNOW the region ...
Dec 12, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Tisdale raised author donates books for children receiving medical care over the holidays
A Tisdale raised author has made a donation to the Children's hospital in Saskatoon as well as Ronald McDonald House (RMH).Amber Antymniuk's book, H is for Home: A Saskatchewan Alphabet will be distri...
Dec 12, 2019 Tisdale raised author, Amber Antymniuk donates over 800 copies of her recently published book to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. (Submitted photo/Amber Antymniuk)
Almost 14,000 Canadians killed by opioids since 2016: new national study
OTTAWA - New numbers released Wednesday show close to 14,000 Canadians have been killed by opioids over the last four years and more than 17,000 people have been hospitalized for opioid-related p...
Dec 11, 2019