Tag Archives: Health
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)
Victim services group welcomes new staff member
Gateway Regional Victim Services' (GRVS) newest employee is now on the job.Facility Dog Quinn has been reporting for duty for around five days now at the organization's P.A. office. Jillian Doucet, Qu...
Sep 04, 2019 Quinn, a trained facility dog, is now working with Gateway Regional Victim Services. (Twitter/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
R.M. of Nipawin councillor fundraising for ovarian cancer research in honour of his daughter
In 2011, Arnold Schellenberg's daughter Marcie lost her battle with ovarian cancer.Since the tragic loss of his daughter, the R.M. of Nipawin councillor and his family participated in the Ovarian Canc...
Sep 03, 2019 Arnold Schellenberg will shave off his long, teal hair if Team Mars can raise $8,000 or more for ovarian cancer research. (Facebook/Rural Municipality of Nipawin No. 487)
Federal election candidates to speak on seniors' issues
Residents living in the Prince Albert riding will get their first opportunity this week to see all their federal candidates in the same room.An all candidates meeting has been scheduled for Thursday a...
Sep 02, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)