Tag Archives: Extendicare
Province formally assumes control of five Extendicare homes
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has formally assumed responsibility for five Extendicare long term homes in Saskatchewan. There are three care homes in Regina, one in Moose Jaw and another in Saskat...
Harvard Media Oct 12, 2022
Ombudsman’s annual report looks at Parkside Extendicare response
The provincial ombudsman’s report pointed out there still hasn’t an apology to families of those who died at Parkside Extendicare. Mary McFadyen’s report, which was released at the L...
Jon Troth Apr 14, 2022
Sask Government reviewing future of Extendicare facilities
The future of the Extendicare facilities was discussed during Thursday’s Question Period at the Legislative assembly The SHA assumed the responsibilities as administrators for the long term care...
Harvard Media Nov 25, 2021
Bill 70, Extendicare debated during Question Period Thursday
More scathing criticism of the provincial government’s proposed Bill 70 — which would alter security on the Legislative grounds — was discussed today during Question Period. As part ...
Harvard Media Nov 25, 2021
Operation of Extendicare facilities to transition to SHA
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be assuming all responsibility for Extendicare facilities in the province. The formal agreement was announced Thursday, and according to a news release issued by...
Harvard Media Oct 14, 2021
Saskatchewan NDP pushes for reforms in long-term care, end to for-profit care
Reforms in long-term care and ending for-profit care in Saskatchewan is what the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for following the disastrous impacts of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities in the provin...
Harvard Media Feb 02, 2021