Health

Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan

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: ...

Apr 03, 2025

Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off

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...

Apr 02, 2025

Suncrest College to offer Primary Care Paramedic program in Tisdale in 2026

A new educational program is coming to Tisdale next year. Suncrest College is offering a Tisdale intake for its Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program starting in May of 2026. Applications are now open ...

Apr 01, 2025

To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments

**This story was updated on April 1 to include comments from the Ministry of HealthFrom time to time, Shelley Gordon needs to adjust her medication. She has a thyroid condition and on occasion needs a...

Mar 31, 2025

Over $190,000 raised in HDHF Equip to Care campaign

The Humboldt District Health Foundation's Equip to Care campaign was a huge success. The 13th annual campaign raised $192,303.90 which will be used to purchase desperately needed equipment for the Hum...

Mar 28, 2025

Measles exposure risk in N.Battleford and Saskatoon

If 10 people are in a room that previously had a person in the infectious period of measles and had coughed in it, nine of those people would become infected. The disease, one of the most contagious i...

Mar 27, 2025

Provincial government ends PST exemption for vaping products

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation on Tuesday that will remove the exemption on PST for vapour products.Starting on June 1, the standard six per cent PST will be charged to all vapo...

Mar 25, 2025

Requests for Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips surge in Sask.

Recent overdose warnings in Saskatoon and Prince Albert due to contaminated drugs appear to have more people on high alert.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said from March 1 to March 16, 1,360 free T...

Mar 25, 2025

HDHF changes name as Equip to Care campaign kicks off

Same abbreviation, different name. The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation is no more and has been renamed to the Humboldt District Health Foundation. The organization's new logo celebrating their n...

Mar 24, 2025

Tisdale's 100 Women Who Care chapter awards $10,000

The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Tisdale has awarded their first ten thousand dollars. At their inaugural meeting this week, the organization donated the money to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Tisdal...

Mar 21, 2025