Chief medical officer says ‘overwhelming sense of optimism’ about new Sask. Health Authority

Source: Ashleigh Mattern, CBC News, January 4, 2018 Dr. Susan Shaw says patients will be seen as partners in province-wide health system With the health regions newly amalgamated, Saskatchewan’s health care system is undergoing a big change, but Dr. Susan Shaw says it’s for the better. Shaw has been named chief medical officer of the Saskatchewan Health… Continue reading Chief medical officer says ‘overwhelming sense of optimism’ about new Sask. Health Authority

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