Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital

SASKATCHEWAN — From the beginning of his life, 10-year-old Blaze from Carlyle, has overcome many physical challenges, but he hasn’t let anything dampen his positive spirit. His “be strong, never, ever give up” attitude has helped him through eight different surgeries for bilateral club feet, strabismus, as well as a tethered spine and a life-threatening […]

SASKATOON — Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon has raised more than $1 million. Presented by CIBC Wood Gundy the fundraiser wrapped up its 22nd year of broadcasting, on 32 radio stations across Saskatchewan. This year, donations will provide pediatric cardiac and respiratory equipment at JPCH and across Saskatchewan. “The past two days of radiothon have […]

The “all clear” has been given after a reported bomb threat at Royal University Hospital, and the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. A “Code Black” was initiated after a threat was received, locking down the building, and forcing the cancellation of appointments. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says both hospitals have resumed normal operations. The […]

SASKATOON – A Code Black bomb threat has been reported at the Royal University Hospital/Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital emergency department in Saskatoon, says the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Both hospitals are currently on lockdown. An alert posted to the SHA X account says staff and leadership are working with the Saskatoon police to ensure the safety […]

After a quarter century at the helm of the province’s premier medical facility for kids – Brynn Boback-Lane the CEO and President of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is stepping away from the post, and moving down the road to retirement – although she is reluctant to call it that. “I’m calling it something […]

Saskatchewan is home to countless inspiring people who represent our province with pride, dignity, and honour. In 1985, The Saskatchewan Order of Merit was established to celebrate excellence and achievements of Saskatchewanians and since that that year, over 260 people have been honoured with the medal. It always means so much more when you know […]

Sad news in Rider Nation. Luke Schofield the Rider’s Ambassador to the Children’s Hospital has died. Schofield was a standout defensive player for LeBoldas Collegiate and before that in Regina Minor Football.  He had a dream to play for the U of R Rams once he finished high school. A cancer diagnosis cut that dream […]

Registered nurses at the Jim Pattison Children’s hospital in Saskatoon say the situation at the hospital is the worst they have ever seen. “They think every time they say that, it can’t get any worse” according to Tracy Zambory, president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. “Here we are with it being a collapsed part […]

A Regina man has won a million dollars with the Roughrider and Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery. Troy Stengler said in a media release that he has been donating to the Children Hospital for a long time and he couldn’t be happier to win. The winner of the halftime 50/50 draw is J. Cain from Manitou […]

It was the culmination of a whole lot of hard work, lobbying various levels of government, and hard working fundraising, but the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital went from the drawing board to reality.  Its a facility that allows families to be closer together as a child goes through treatment for whatever health care issue they […]