Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, December 12, 2017 Provincial auditor says excessive sick days drive up cost of health care Saskatchewan’s auditor says the government needs to do more to reduce the sick leave taken by health care workers. Judy Ferguson released her latest report on Tuesday morning. In it, she highlights absenteeism in the Heartland Regional Health Authority, in… Continue reading Average Sask. health region employee took more than 10 sick days last year
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$4M in severance paid to execs not making jump to Sask. health authority
Source: Guy Quenneville, CBC News, December 4, 2017 Saskatoon Health Region CEO Dan Florizone among notable absences in new health system A new single authority for health care launches in Saskatchewan Monday. But not all senior leaders have made the jump to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The Ministry of Health says it’s paid out $4.1 million… Continue reading $4M in severance paid to execs not making jump to Sask. health authority
Big questions remain as Sask.’s new health super-region launches Monday
Source: Guy Quenneville, CBC News, December 3, 2017 CEO says parts of the authority still need to be filled out, including stable of lower-level managers Saskatchewan’s new all-in-one health system finally launches on Monday. But it’s still a work in progress, says the man in charge. “Dec. 4 is Day 1. There is a multi-year… Continue reading Big questions remain as Sask.’s new health super-region launches Monday
Sask. flu shot to cover 4 strains this season
By Dean Gutheil, CBC News, October 31, 2016 Public health clinics, pharmacies able to administer the vaccine In 60 years, Mike Peter has never missed his annual flu shot. The 77 year old Peter says it took one flu outbreak in 1957 to scare him straight. “I was in a military college in Victoria where… Continue reading Sask. flu shot to cover 4 strains this season
Ottawa challenges provincial, territorial ministers on health spending
By The Canadian Press, October 18, 2016 TORONTO — Health Minister Jane Philpott faces a tough discussion with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto this morning. The health ministers are opposed to the federal Liberal plan to slash the rate of increase on health transfers. Ottawa maintains it will apply a three per cent… Continue reading Ottawa challenges provincial, territorial ministers on health spending
Number of Canadians seeking health care abroad in 2015 drops over previous year
By Peter Zimonjic, CBC News, October 12, 2016 1% of patients receiving specialist treatment went abroad, report says During Sunday’s U.S. presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump said Canada’s “catastrophic” health-care system is prompting Canadians to head south for treatment — but a new report says the number of health tourists has fallen year over year. The Fraser… Continue reading Number of Canadians seeking health care abroad in 2015 drops over previous year
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance celebrates 70 years of service
By CBC News, September 20, 2016 Saskatchewan Air Ambulance is North America’s oldest non-military service Saskatchewan Air Ambulance is North America’s oldest non-military service, celebrating 70 years of service this week. Launched at a time when few major highways and roads connected northern communities in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Air Ambulance served as a lifeline and provided… Continue reading Saskatchewan Air Ambulance celebrates 70 years of service
Sask. doctors call for state of emergency over HIV rates
By Courtney Markewich, September 19, 2016 Sask. HIV rates are 2 times the national average A group of doctors in Saskatchewan are calling on the provincial government to declare a public health state of emergency regarding HIV and AIDS. “We are seeing an increase in the number of cases,” said Saskatoon Dr. Ryan Meili,… Continue reading Sask. doctors call for state of emergency over HIV rates
Report: More than half of Sask.'s doctors received degrees outside of Canada
By Riley Laychuk, CBC News, August 30, 2016 Saskatchewan has more doctors who earned their degrees outside of Canada than any other province or territory Saskatchewan has more doctors who received their degrees outside of Canada than any other province or territory, according to new statistics released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. According… Continue reading Report: More than half of Sask.'s doctors received degrees outside of Canada
Saskatchewan's health minister tasks panel to reduce health regions
By CBC News, August 18, 2016 Dustin Duncan also wants suggestions on how to improve front-line service delivery Saskatchewan is inching closer to fewer health regions. Health Minister Dustin Duncan announced on Thursday the review of the province’s health authorities, appointing a three-person review panel. Their task is to recommend a structure with fewer health regions. Duncan also wants… Continue reading Saskatchewan's health minister tasks panel to reduce health regions