Source: Leslie Young, globalnews.ca, September 12, 2021 Australia is currently reporting “historically low levels” of influenza. Flu season didn’t really happen last year in Canada. Measurements of flu stayed so low all year that it actually never passed the threshold the Public Health Agency of Canada normally uses to declare the start of the season… Continue reading What Will The Flu Season Be Like This Year?
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Many Canadians Not Comfortable With Private Health Care Options
Source: Brooklyn Neustaeter, ctvnews.ca, September 07, 2021 Canada has a universal health care system, which is paid for through taxes, and provides coverage for necessary health services on the basis of need, rather than the ability to pay. TORONTO — More than half of Canadians say that they are not comfortable or somewhat not comfortable… Continue reading Many Canadians Not Comfortable With Private Health Care Options
Province reviewing Sask. ambulance services to improve standard of care
Source: Alicia Bridges, CBC News, October 28, 2018 Health authority’s goal is to bring all services up to the ‘advanced’ industry standard The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reviewing ambulance services across the province in an effort to improve services and standardize its “blended” public and private system. Rod MacKenzie, the health authority’s executive director of provincial… Continue reading Province reviewing Sask. ambulance services to improve standard of care
Kindersley revitalizes its low-risk obstetrics program
Source: Meaghan Craig, Global News, September 4th, 2018 Only four to six babies are born in Kindersley a year, now the revitalization of an obstetrical program for low-risk deliveries is hoping to change that. Families living in Kindersley and surrounding area will now have more opportunities to give birth closer to home. Tuesday marked a monumental day… Continue reading Kindersley revitalizes its low-risk obstetrics program
Federal, provincial governments pen agreement to up Sask. health care money by $158M over 5 years
Source: CBC News, May 14, 2018 Mental health and addictions prioritized in plan The government of Saskatchewan has signed a five-year agreement with the federal government to increase money for health care initiatives in the province. With help from the government of Canada, the province says it will invest more in palliative care, mental health… Continue reading Federal, provincial governments pen agreement to up Sask. health care money by $158M over 5 years
Physicians up by 51%, Government Looks for More
Saskatchewan has seen an increase of physicians in the province by 51%, as nearly 900 more medical doctors have begun practicing since 2007. This addition brings the physicians in Saskatchewan count up to just over 2, 600. “The ability to see a doctor, whether they are a specialist or a general practitioner is one of… Continue reading Physicians up by 51%, Government Looks for More
18 pediatricians needed in 18 months for new Sask. children’s hospital
Source: Adam Hunter, CBC News, April 18, 2018 NDP leader says filling positions in that time isn’t ‘realistic’ Saskatchewan’s Children’s Hospital is set to open its doors next year, but as of now the government is short on its goal for full-time pediatricians. The Ministry of Health says 52 of 70 full-time equivalents (FTEs) have been… Continue reading 18 pediatricians needed in 18 months for new Sask. children’s hospital
Thousands of Sask. patients could benefit from new technology replacing colonoscopies
Source: Alicia Bridges, CBC News, January 22, 2018 Saskatoon specialist brought equipment to City Hospital after discovering it overseas A gastroenterologist has brought new technology he discovered at a German hospital in the United Arab Emirates to Saskatoon after studying how to use the equipment in Italy. The $200,000 machine will prevent patients with inflammatory bowel… Continue reading Thousands of Sask. patients could benefit from new technology replacing colonoscopies
Sask. changes stance on sleep-apnea machines
Source: CBC News, September 13, 2017 Provincial budget initially limited services to low-income families, machines will now be available on loan Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health is altering its stance on sleep-apnea machines. Starting Oct. 1, the province will allow patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea to receive a machine on loan at a cost… Continue reading Sask. changes stance on sleep-apnea machines
Healthcare And Persistence
Almost a decade ago, I wrote our local MLA regarding some of my dreams for healthcare. These dreams dealt with Kindersley and district. Of particular interest to me was a regional hospital that would not only serve the community but also pioneer in serving our health care needs province wide. I have also had other dreams… Continue reading Healthcare And Persistence