Tag Archives: Health

The Nipawin Region Health Foundation (NRHF) has purchased a new ECG machine with a mobile stand. The purchase was made possible "thanks to the generous support of the Cherry Ridge Community," accordin...

It only took two years. Worldwide, more than 1.5 million people die each year from Tuberculosis and there was only one other infectious disease more deadly - COVID-19. During the pandemic, all healthc...

Saskatchewan is falling behind in efforts to reduce tobacco use and youth vaping, prompting renewed calls for stronger public health policies and provincial action.According to the latest Canadian Stu...

The bust of a legendary figure in the province is now in its permanent home. Dr. Shadd's bust has been moved from the Kerry Vickar Centre to its permanent place in the Melfort Hospital. It was unveile...

The spring weather has finally arrived, and the snowpack is quickly becoming a memory. Unfortunately, that can be a bad thing in many communities as discarded needles are uncovered after the snow disa...

Two new cancer medications have been approved for use in Saskatchewan.The provincial government announced the expansion of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's oncology drug formulary in a new release thi...

Before being wheeled into surgery, Larry Labbe made a promise to himself and to God. Eight months ago, he underwent a double lung transplant and when he emerged over six hours later, he came away with...

The Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a notice about a temporary service disruption at the Tisdale Hospital.Emergency room services will not be available between 10 p.m on April 5 and 8 a.m. on Apr...

The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: ...

For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are...