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MOOSE JAW — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is continuing to investigate reports of cockroaches popping up throughout the province, based on a letter it sent recently to school divisions. The SHA sent the memorandum to students, families and staff in mid-January, saying it was following up on a letter from March 14, 2024, since […]

Health care recruitment was back in the spotlight at the Saskatchewan Legislature Thursday as a delegation from Duck Lake raised concerns about their struggles attracting doctors.  The delegation of community leaders, which included Duck Lake Goodwill Manor Chair Ray Gauthier and Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation Chief Edwin Ananas, stood alongside NDP leader Carla Beck […]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it’s taking steps to deal with overcrowding in Regina’s hospitals days after breaking the fire code for having patients in beds in hallways.  The authority announced Thursday it will work to add more staff and discharge patients in a timely manner to free up space.  It said a rise in seasonal respiratory […]

Saskatchewan’s surgical system has achieved a remarkable milestone, reporting the highest volumes ever recorded in the first half of the fiscal year, from April 1 to September 30. A total of 47,748 procedures were performed during this period, showcasing a substantial 10.4% increase over the same timeframe in 2022. Health Minister Everett Hindley expressed his […]

To enhance patient care, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and its Board of Directors have endorsed a Patient Rights and Responsibilities agreement titled “Our Commitment to Each Other.” This agreement aims to solidify various elements related to patient safety, quality care, and the SHA’s dedication to truth and reconciliation. Developed through a collaborative effort involving […]

Families with residents in the Regina Lutheran Home – are breathing a sigh of relief today. The province announcing that the Lutheran Care home will remain operational. “After hearing from residents and families, I asked the Ministry of Health to work with the SHA to reconsider the viability of purchasing Regina Lutheran Home,” Mental Health […]

Last month Eden Community Care Homes announced closure of the Regina Lutheran Home. Now 62 residents and more than 100 staff members have an uncertain future. Both Val Schalme’s father and brother are at the home and the closure has her concerned. “My father has dementia. As do many of the residents there. Change like this […]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced that masking would no longer be required for patients, residents, staff, or visitors at its facilities. Masking will now be optional in all SHA facilities, including administrative offices, hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities. The province’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, supports the changes. As per SHA […]

Late last year, former CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Scott Livingstone stepped down from the position, and shortly after Andrew Will stepped up as interim CEO until the board could appoint someone to the position. In a public board meeting, the SHA Board of Directors announced that Andrew Will is stepping into the […]

Under a new recruitment and retention plan announced today, the province said they are looking to add 1,000 professionals within the health care system. The Health Human Resources Action Plan will recruit hundreds of new healthcare workers from abroad and newcomers interested in working in the health care centre. Health Minister Paul Merriman talked about what Saskatchewan […]