Health

Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19

NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized Ea...

Jul 16, 2020

‘Not doing enough’: Provincial auditor takes eHealth to task over network security issues

The provincial auditor has a number of recommendations for eHealth after finding its network security lacking in an audit finished just four months before the agency was hit with a ransomware attack.T...

Jun 23, 2020

Saskatchewan’s surgery backlog frustrating for those waiting for relief

Most Canadian patients are waiting longer than the recommended time frame for their surgeries, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.The COVID-19 pandemic is doing nothing to spee...

Jun 22, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak for two Hutterite communities in RM of Maple Creek

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) declared COVID-19 outbreaks in two Hutterite communities in the RM of Maple Creek Wednesday evening.Two members of a rural household in the area tested positive...

Jun 18, 2020

Unions for health-care workers call on Sask. government to invest in frontline workers

Three unions that represent workers in the health-care field are calling on the Saskatchewan government to support health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing wages."Everybody is de...

Jun 04, 2020

SHA provides new guidelines for visitation during pandemic

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitation restrictions for long-term care homes and hospitals.The main focus is the criteria for compassionate reasons for visits during the COVID-19...

Jun 03, 2020

Province reports 11th COVID-19 death

The province has suffered its 11th death related to COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released on Sunday. A North region resident in their 70's, who tested positive for COVID-19, has d...

May 31, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital

Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...

May 30, 2020

SHA unanimously votes to accept 2021 capital and operating Budgets – COVID impact unknown

Pending provincial government approval in June, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) board members have unanimously approved the 2021-22 capital and operating budgets.During their regular board meeting...

May 29, 2020

Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers

A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...

May 29, 2020