Tag Archives: Health
U of S unveils campus sign
The new University of Saskatchewan Campus in Prince Albert marked a milestone Monday morning.The sign for the downtown campus was officially unveiled to the public at a ceremony which saw speeches fro...
Sep 16, 2019 The new sign for the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert Campus has been unveiled (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Federal food safety watchdog says brand of baby formula recalled
OTTAWA - The federal food safety watchdog says a brand of baby formula has been recalled due to rancidity and the product being off-colour.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Abbott Laboratories ...
Sep 14, 2019 (Health Canada)
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)
Meili talks education, mental health concerns in northeast visit
Saskatchewan's NDP and official opposition leader encountered several topics as he toured through the northeast region of the province this week. On Wednesday, Ryan Meili visited the James Smith Cree ...
Sep 12, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili made a stop at 105 CJVR and Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio during his travels through the northeast. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
NEOSS announces walk-in counselling available throughout region
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) held 'Tea Time' in Nipawin on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to announce a new program.It was announced at their satellite office that walk-in counselling is now ...
Sep 11, 2019 Ruth Howes made the big announcement on Wednesday about walk-in counselling being available throughout the NEOSS region. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW 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)
'Great community support': Nipawin to host northeast JDRF walk
Community members in the northeast will walk to raise funds and awareness for diabetes on the last Sunday in September.The Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) walk is being held in Nipawin f...
Sep 05, 2019 Nipawin Hawks attend 2018 JDRF walk. (Facebook/Nipawin Hawks)
'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)