Health

New doctor incentive program misses the mark says Director of Northern Medical Services

The province now has a plan to incentivize more doctors to come to the province, but will that make a difference in northern Saskatchewan?The incentive program, which started on April 1, is designed t...

Apr 05, 2023

SHA removing mask mandates at health-care facilities; SK Vax Wallet app ending

COVID-19 is still present in Saskatchewan, but the provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have decided to return to some of their pre-pandemic practices.In a media release Tuesd...

Apr 04, 2023

Sask. to stop mandatory masking in health-care settings

Mandatory masking in public hasn't been the law of the land in Saskatchewan for more than a year, but on Tuesday, the provincial government is expected to rip the final COVID-19 band-aid off and remov...

Apr 04, 2023

Humboldt District Hospital Foundation raises over $70k for pediatric cribs

The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) held its annual "Equip to Care" radiothon this past week, raising money for local healthcare needs.A total of $73,239 was acquired through the fundrais...

Apr 03, 2023

Northern communities at the top for 'No Ambulance Available' calls in 2023

Saskatchewan's Opposition says hundreds of residents were left in the dark by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in the first three months of the year with no ambulances available.Documents obtai...

Apr 03, 2023

Legislation for physician assistants introduced in Saskatchewan

In a bid to help heal Saskatchewan's limping health-care system, the province's health minister has introduced legislation to allow physician assistants to practice in Saskatchewan."This is another to...

Apr 02, 2023

Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies

Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...

Mar 30, 2023

Supporters of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge look to refurbish weathered home

It's a facility that has housed senior citizens in the northeast for decades, but the age starting to show on the building has created a desperate need to refurbish it.Amidst the cracks and weathered ...

Mar 30, 2023

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...

Mar 25, 2023

Health-care and Education unions respond to provincial budget

Some of Saskatchewan's biggest health-care and education unions have spoken out following the tabling of the budget on Wednesday afternoon.The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) was hoping ...

Mar 22, 2023