Health

James Smith Chief candidate focused on community safety and creating better life for youth

A man who aspires to lead the community of James Smith First Nation, says that following the massive stabbing rampage in 2022 that left 11 people dead and 17 injured, there has been a call for change....

Mar 25, 2024

HDHF Equip to Care campaign brings in over $150K

The 12th annual Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) Equip to Care campaign had a great start.Executive Director Lorrie Bunko told northeastNOW it was an amazing four days of raising both fund...

Mar 25, 2024

Hepatitis A exposure warning at Saskatoon drug store

People who visited the Shoppers Drug Mart in Saskatoon's Centre Mall (Circle and 8th Street East) this past month are being warned they may have been exposed to Hepatitis A. The warning period is from...

Mar 21, 2024

Snow melt can reveal dangerous discarded needles

The melted snow across the northeast can bring about a potential health hazard.The spring can reveal discarded needles in public places like parks and playgrounds - or even near or in your own yard.Ni...

Mar 19, 2024

Doctor urges residents to check measles vaccination history before upcoming Easter holiday

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is urging residents to check their vaccination status for measles following a recent case in Saskatoon and an increasing number in Ontario and Quebec. "The s...

Mar 19, 2024

Luthi accepted into New York Marathon in quest to complete all six majors

An athlete from Melfort has the finish line in sight in her quest to complete all six marathon majors.Robyn Luthi has completed five of the six majors, and recently received word that she was accepted...

Mar 18, 2024

Raising money and awareness: HDHF Equip to Care campaign starts Monday

The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Equip to Care campaign begins on Monday.The 12th annual campaign raises awareness and funds, according to Executive Director Lorrie Bunko."It's a perfect oppo...

Mar 15, 2024

Cost of travel nurses is ballooning in Saskatchewan, NDP says

The Opposition NDP says Saskatchewan's reliance on contract nurses is getting "quite costly," which the NDP says is another sign of a failing health-care system.On Wednesday, NDP Health Critic Vicki M...

Mar 14, 2024

'We are barely hanging on by a thread': Sask. health care union holds rally in Prince Albert

Carrying signs that called on the employer to boost wages and amplifying their call for help with the use of a megaphone, members of a Saskatchewan health care union made some noise on Tuesday outside...

Mar 12, 2024

Muskoday woman invited to compete at World Championship of Performing Arts

International Women's Day is a day that pays tribute to the successes of women from around the globe, and acknowledges the daily sacrifices they make for the betterment of their families and communiti...

Mar 08, 2024