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Temporary Disruption to obstetrical services at Kindersley and District Health Centre
January 26, 2021
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Weyburn General Hospital transitions back to regular operations
January 25, 2021
The Saskatchewan Health Authority would like to advise residents of Weyburn and surrounding area that the Weyburn General Hospital has returned to regular operations.
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Kamsack Hospital transitions back to regular operations
January 25, 2021
The Saskatchewan Health Authority would like to advise residents of Kamsack and surrounding area that the Kamsack Hospital has returned to regular operations.
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Prince Albert drive-thru testing temporarily closed due to cold weather
January 25, 2021
The Saskatchewan health Authority has had to temporarily close our drive-thru COVID-19 test site in Prince Albert due to the extreme cold currently being experienced in the Prince Albert area.
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Rosthern Hospital Inpatient Unit Closed due to COVID-19 Outbreak
January 23, 2021
Please be advised the Rosthern Hospital Inpatient Unit is closed to admissions and transfers until further notice following a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Prince Albert COVID Vaccine appointments all booked
January 18, 2021
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Meadow Lake Hospital obstetrical service disruption - Update
January 18, 2021
Janaury 18, 2021 update - A disruption of obstetrical services at the Meadow Lake Hospital will remain in effect until further notice.
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Meadow Lake Hospital Obstetrical Service Disruption
January 15, 2021
A disruption of obstetrical services to the Meadow Lake Hospital will commence immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
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Temporary disruption to Arcola emergency and acute care services
January 15, 2021
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Increased COVID-19 exposure risk in Meadow Lake and North Battleford
January 01, 2021
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Emergency, lab and x-ray services available at Weyburn General Hospital
December 31, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising Weyburn and area residents that the emergency department, lab and x-ray services continue to be available and accessible at Weyburn General Hospital.
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Temporary Disruption to Radville Marian Health Centre Emergency Services
December 30, 2020
Emergency services at the Radville Marian Health Centre will be temporarily unavailable between 6 a.m. Thursday, December 31 until 8 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021.
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Temporary Service Disruption at Porcupine Carragana Hospital
December 22, 2020
Please be advised of a temporary service disruption at the Porcupine Carragana Hospital from December 24th to December 28th, 2020.
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Kelvington, Wadena, and Wynyard ERs moving to collaborative support service model
December 18, 2020
Emergency room (ER) services in hospitals in Kelvington, Wadena, and Wynyard are moving to a new collaborative support service model effective immediately until further notice.
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Increased COVID-19 in the Turtleford area: visitor limitations in place
December 16, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Turtleford area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures.
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Increased COVID-19 exposure risk in St. Walburg
December 16, 2020
COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan. It is the responsibility of every person to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measures.
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Increased COVID-19 in Unity: visitor limitations in place
December 11, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Unity area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures.
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Temporary Closure of the Naicam Primary Health Care Clinic
December 10, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary closure of the Naicam Primary Health Care Clinic, effective immediately.
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Update: Temporary disruption to Wadena emergency services
December 09, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to emergency services at the Wadena Hospital on Tuesday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. to Friday, December 11 at 8 a.m.
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ALC beds temporarily closed at Lanigan Hospital
December 01, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary closure of Alternate Level of Care (ALC) beds at Lanigan Hospital effective November 30, 2020 until further notice.
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La Ronge EMS receives designation change
December 01, 2020
Please be advised that Saskatchewan Health Authority has designated La Ronge Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced Life Support ambulance service.
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Daily drive-thru testing starting soon in Prince Albert
November 30, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will begin offering daily, drive thru mobile testing in Prince Albert on December 2 in order to meet an increased demand.
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Temporary Disruption to Yorkton Anesthesia Services
November 27, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to anesthesia services at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre effective Friday, November 27th at 4:00 pm until 8:00 am on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
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Temporary disruption to Herbert emergency services
November 26, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising of the temporary disruption to emergency services at the Herbert and District Integrated Facility effective November 27, 2020 until further notice.
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Regina drive-thru test site entrance moving to Lewvan Drive
November 26, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public that access to the drive-thru testing site will be moving from Dewdney Avenue to the Lewvan Drive entrance of Evraz Place as of Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
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Broadview Union Hospital temporarily designated exclusively to COVID-19 patient care
November 18, 2020
Due to increased COVID-19 activity in the area, effective Tuesday, November 17, Broadview Union Hospital will be caring exclusively for COVID positive patients and known close contacts to COVID positive patients only.
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Visitor limitations: Melfort Hospital
November 18, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is announcing effective immediately family presence/visitation will be limited to compassionate reasons only for Melfort Hospital due to increased COVID activity in the community.
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Increased COVID-19 in Ituna: visitor limitations in place
November 12, 2020
There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ituna, therefore family presence/visitation is being limited to compassionate reasons only in the Ituna Pioneer Health Centre.
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Visitor limitations: River Heights Lodge in North Battleford
November 11, 2020
Visitor limitations: River Heights Lodge in North Battleford
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Temporary closure of all LifeLabs locations in Saskatoon
November 09, 2020
Members of the public are advised that all five LifeLabs locations in Saskatoon will be temporarily closed today.
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Temporary Closure of the Wolseley Memorial Integrated Care Centre
November 09, 2020
The Wolseley Memorial Integrated Health Care Centre will be putting a temporary pause on admitting patients due to the need to reassign staff to support an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Golden Prairie Home in Indian Head.
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Temporary disruption to Meadow Lake obstetrical services
November 06, 2020
Please be advised that a temporary disruption to obstetrical services at the Meadow Lake Hospital will commence effective immediately due to staffing shortages. Obstetrical services at the Meadow Lake Hospital will resume at 7 a.m. on November 12, 2020.
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Public Health Flu Shot Clinics – Regina and Area
November 02, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) public health flu shot clinics began Monday, October 19.
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Update to the community of Weyburn regarding physicians
October 30, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has been working hard to recruit physicians to vacancies in the Weyburn area.
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Public Health Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in the Southwest
October 29, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) public health flu shot clinics began Monday, October 19.
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Update on Emergency Services in Wolseley
October 29, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) continues to work on planning a safe re-opening of emergency services in Wolseley with stable and predictable staffing.
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Water advisory in effect at RUH, JPCH and SCC
October 29, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public that a drinking water advisory is currently in effect at Royal University Hospital (RUH), Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH), and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre (SCC).
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Public Health Flu Shot Clinics – Yorkton and Area
October 28, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) public health flu shot clinics began Monday, October 19.
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Temporary disruption to Cumberland House health services
October 25, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to in-person visits and lab services at the Cumberland House Health Centre in the Northern Village of Cumberland House for the following dates: Monday Oct. 26, 2020, to Friday Oct. 30, 2020.
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Temporary Service Disruption: Cumberland House Health Centre
October 22, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary closure of the Cumberland House Health Centre as of today, Thursday, October 22 through to and including Friday, October 23.
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Public Health flu shot clinics in Saskatchewan’s Northeast
October 21, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) public health flu shots are now being offered free of charge.
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Public Health flu shot clinics – Saskatoon and area
October 20, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) public health flu shot clinics began on Monday, October 19.
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Temporary disruption to Yorkton obstetrical services
October 03, 2020
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Public Health Alert: HIV cases increasing in the East Central area of the Province
September 25, 2020
Public Health officials are notifying residents of the east central area of the province that there has been an increased number of individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in recent months.
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Temporary disruption of emergency services at Melville hospital
September 23, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to emergency services at the St. Peter’s Hospital in Melville for the following date(s): Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 07:00 a.m. to Friday, September 25, 2020 at 07:00 a.m.
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Primary Health Care working well in Preeceville
September 21, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has recruited a new physician to practice in Preeceville.
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Temporary intermittent service disruptions for Melville
September 09, 2020
This important public service announcement is for residents of the area serviced by the St. Peter’s Hospital in Melville.
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UPDATE: Spiritwood Health Service Centre phone service returned to normal
September 03, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting that regular phone and internet services are working at the Spiritwood and District Health Complex.
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New Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Meadow Lake
August 31, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is pleased to announce the hiring of nine new physicians and one Nurse Practitioner for the Meadow Lake area.
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Visitor limitations following COVID-19 cases in Northeast lifted
August 25, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is easing the visitor limitation in hospitals in Melfort, Tisdale and Nipawin and also at community long term care facilities.
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Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) Planned Service Disruption at Spiritwood Health Centre
August 21, 2020
Effective August 21, there will be no CEC coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as August 31 and September 7, 2020.
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Temporary disruption to Porcupine Carragana emergency services
August 21, 2020
Please be advised that the Emergency Department at Porcupine Carragana Hospital will be on bypass on August 24th starting at 5:00 PM until August 25th at 8:00AM due to a staffing issue.
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New Physician to Begin Practice in Lanigan
August 12, 2020
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Possible COVID-19 transmission through Turtleford-area business
August 02, 2020
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Visitor limitations in place following COVID-19 cases in Northeast
July 30, 2020
The SHA is alerting individuals of an increase in COVID-19 cases in some Northeast communities and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions.
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Temporary disruption to Herbert emergency services
July 28, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to emergency services at the Herbert and District Integrated Facility effective July 30, 2020 until further notice.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Hudson Bay
July 27, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Hudson Bay and surrounding area.
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Visitor restrictions eased but still in place at Prince Albert facilities
July 22, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is easing the visitor restrictions it had put in place on July 8 at Victoria Hospital and long-term care homes in Prince Albert.
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Health officials warning about swift river flows
July 22, 2020
The northern Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) are advising the public to use extreme caution around lakes and rivers in the province.
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Emergency services to resume at Radville
July 20, 2020
Emergency services in Radville are set to resume effective July 26.
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Possible COVID-19 exposure in Cut Knife
July 19, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing an advisory after confirmation that an individual who was at a business in Cut Knife tested positive for COVID-19 during the time when they were likely infectious.
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Public Health Alert: Additional businesses identified for possible COVID-19 exposure in Swift Current and area
July 19, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing a reminder for those who may have been on-site at several businesses in the Swift Current area and identified additional businesses and/or hours through further contact tracing, testing and investigation.
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Possible COVID-19 exposure at several businesses in Swift Current and area
July 14, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing an advisory after confirmation that individuals were at several businesses in the Swift Current have now tested positive for COVID-19 as of July 11.
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Upcoming changes to Foam Lake Primary Health Care Clinic
July 13, 2020
Due to practitioner vacancies in the Foam Lake Primary Health Care Clinic, you may experience slightly longer waits for appointments as we continue to recruit practitioners to the area.
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PSA: Possible COVID-19 Transmission in Lloydminster
July 08, 2020
Public Health officials are notifying residents of Lloydminster and area that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive visited a number of public locations.
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Increase cluster of COVID-19 cases in Prince Albert area
July 08, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting individuals travelling to and from, and living in, Prince Albert and area of an increase in COVID-19 illnesses in the community.
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RM of Maple Creek COVID-19 update
July 07, 2020
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding over the past few weeks as we collaboratively work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the Rural Municipality of Maple Creek (No. 111).
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Road restrictions in place at JPCH & RUH Emergency Departments
July 06, 2020
Patients, staff, physicians and the public are advised of road and access restrictions to the Emergency Departments at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) and Royal University Hospital (RUH) Adult Emergency.
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Northern Medical Health Officers rescind travel advisory for northern Alberta
July 02, 2020
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Emergency services resume in Leader
July 01, 2020
Emergency services at the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility have resumed.
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Public Health Alert: Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Sunnyside Bar, Emma Lake
June 29, 2020
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Emergency services resume at Herbert
June 25, 2020
Emergency services at the Herbert and District Health Centre have resumed effective June 25, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Emergency services resume at Davidson
June 24, 2020
Emergency services at the Davidson Health Centre have resumed effective June 24, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Emergency services resume at Biggar
June 22, 2020
Emergency services at the Biggar and District Health Centre have resumed effective June 22, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Emergency services resume at Oxbow
June 22, 2020
Emergency services at the Galloway Health Centre have resumed effective June 22, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Emergency services resume at Preeceville
June 18, 2020
Please be advised that emergency services at the Preeceville and District Health Centre have resumed effective June 18, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Emergency services resume at Arcola
June 16, 2020
Please be advised that emergency services at the Arcola Health Centre have resumed effective June 16, 2020 and normal operations are now in place.
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Temporary disruption to Leader emergency services
June 15, 2020
The temporary disruption to emergency services at the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility has been extended for an undetermined period
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Emergency services resume at Kerrobert
June 12, 2020
Normal operations are now in place at the Kerrobert and District Health Centre.
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SHA welcomes new physicians to Porcupine Plain
June 01, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of two new physicians to serve the residents of Porcupine Plain and surrounding area.
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SHA welcomes new physician to Tisdale
June 01, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Tisdale and surrounding area.
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Possible COVID-19 Transmission in North Battleford
May 31, 2020
Indigenous Services Canada and the Saskatchewan Health Authority are notifying residents of North Battleford and area a COVID-19 positive person visited the North Battleford Walmart on May 21, 2020, when the individual was likely infectious.
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Update on Lloydminster Hospital
May 15, 2020
There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported related to the Lloydminster Hospital cluster since May 7, 2020.
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Emergency, Outpatient Services suspended at Wilkie and District Health Centre
May 07, 2020
This public service announcement is for residents of the area serviced by Wilkie and District Health Centre. Effective Thursday, May 7, 2020, emergency and outpatient services at the facility are suspended until further notice.
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Meadow Lake Coop
May 04, 2020
An individual at the Meadow Lake Co-Op Service Centre has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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COVID-19 contact tracing underway in Lloydminster
April 09, 2020
During the COVID-19 outbreak please take precautions to protect yourself, your families and everyone who lives in the community. COVID-19 is present in Saskatchewan and Alberta and we all have a responsibility to minimize the spread of the disease.
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Lanigan Physician Coverage
March 06, 2020
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is exploring options to ensure the long-term sustainability of physician services in Lanigan.
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Lloydminster welcomes a new physician
January 27, 2020
A new physician, Dr. Abdalla, has arrived to serve the residents of Lloydminster and the surrounding area.
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Temporary disruption to services at Herbert and District Health Centre
January 20, 2020
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to acute care, emergency department and lab and x-ray services at the Herbert and District Health Centre.
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SHA introduces pathways to traditional medicine
January 14, 2020
First Nations and Métis patients desiring traditional medicine supports and services now have easier access to information through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
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La Ronge Health Centre network outage
January 09, 2020
Network services have been shut down at the La Ronge Health Centre in response to recent detections of malware activity.
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Public Health Alert: Syphilis cases in north central Saskatchewan
December 19, 2019
A syphilis outbreak has been declared for the area that includes Prince Albert, Big River, Shellbrook, Spiritwood, Birch Hills, Christopher Lake and surrounding communities.
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Victoria Hospital Heliport upgrade completed
December 19, 2019
Construction work to upgrade the heliport at the Victoria Hospital has been completed and Transport Canada has approved interim certification.
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Eston Physician Coverage
December 16, 2019
Dr. Dabiri will be leaving Eston December 31, 2019 to practice in another Saskatchewan community, but the SHA has been successful in recruiting a locum.
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Needle drop bins support harm reduction in Yorkton, Melville and Kamsack
December 13, 2019
The SHA and partners are promoting needle drop bins as part of a harm reduction strategy for the community.
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Melfort physician returning to practice
November 29, 2019
Dr. Danielle Desjardins will soon be resuming her medical practice in Melfort.
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Rosetown Health Care Team Co-Location
November 27, 2019
We are pleased to provide information on the planning for co-location of health care providers in Rosetown. The purpose of the project is to enhance patient-centred care so that it is easily accessible while offering a variety of services in one location.
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Digital x-ray upgrade improves care for Wilkie and area patients
October 25, 2019
X-ray equipment at the Wilkie and District Health Centre has been upgraded from film to digital images, supporting quicker diagnosis and improved care for patients.
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Broadview Union Hospital Emergency Department Update
October 21, 2019
This important public service announcement is for residents of the area serviced by the Broadview Union Hospital.
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New physician to begin practice in Strasbourg
October 18, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority, along with the Strasbourg and District Health Centre, are very pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Nicole Heintz to serve Strasbourg and surrounding communities.
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Victoria Hospital Heliport upgrade underway
October 01, 2019
Construction work to upgrade the heliport at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert began this morning.
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Donor Breastmilk available at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
October 01, 2019
In conjunction with National Breastfeeding Week in Canada, pasteurized Donor Human Milk (pDHM) will now be available at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.
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Health Advisory Drug Alert: 5F-ADB found in Kindersley, SK
October 01, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority, in cooperation with the Kindersley RCMP, is advising the public of the confirmed presence of a substance known as 5F-ADB in the community.
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SHA and Meadow Lake Tribal Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding
September 23, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to achieve better health outcomes for residents in Northwest Saskatchewan.
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Broadview Union Hospital Emergency Department Update
September 12, 2019
This important public service announcement is for residents of the area serviced by the Broadview Union Hospital.
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SHA partners with Gateway Regional Victim Services for Facility Dog program
September 03, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is partnering with Gateway Regional Victim Services for a Facility Dog program to support people in central and northern Saskatchewan.
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Preeceville Physician Coverage
August 29, 2019
Dr. Farah Saeed has indicated she will be leaving the community of Preeceville effective immediately for personal reasons.
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Assiniboia and area welcoming two new physicians
August 26, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of two new physicians to serve the residents of Assiniboia and surrounding area.
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Temporary Changes to the Biggar and District Health Centre’s Emergency Department Hours of Operation
August 19, 2019
The Biggar and District Health Centre’s Emergency Department hours of operation are being temporarily adapted to account for available physician resources over the coming months.
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Enhanced mental health crisis support in Regina General Hospital Emergency
August 14, 2019
Emergency patients in need of mental health crisis supports will now have extended access to psychiatric nurses at the Regina General Hospital’s Emergency Department.
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PSA: Wild Fire Smoke Advisory
July 24, 2019
Public Health officials are advising northern residents in: Fond- du- Lac-Stony Rapids, Wollaston Lake-Collins Bay and Uranium City-Camsell Portage to take precautions as smoke from nearby forest fires can affect your health.
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Turning Point Program celebrates enhanced services on HIV Testing Day
June 27, 2019
On Thursday, June 27, the Turning Point Program based in Yorkton recognized national HIV Testing Day, and enhancements to testing services offered.
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Harm reduction supplies ready for distribution
June 24, 2019
People living with addictions in Swift Current and area will now have access to supplies that will reduce their potential exposure to injury, disease and death.
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Update: Services resume at E.I. Wood Building in Swift Current
June 20, 2019
As of Friday, June 21, all Saskatchewan Health Authority programs, services, and client appointments will resume as of 8 a.m. in the E.I. Wood Building in Swift Current.
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Services Disrupted in E.I. Wood Building in Swift Current
June 19, 2019
Due to localized flooding that occurred in Swift Current last night in the area of the E.I. Wood Building, all Saskatchewan Health Authority programs, services, and client appointments are unavailable at this location on Wednesday, June 19
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Five additional physicians working in Swift Current
May 30, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to welcome five physicians who are establishing or returning to practice in Swift Current’s primary health care community.
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Melfort physicians providing support for Dr. Desjardins’ patients
May 23, 2019
Effective June 8, physician coverage of Dr. Desjardins’ patients will be provided by the Melfort Family Physicians Group for the duration of her maternity leave.
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Turtleford Helicopter Landing Pad improves access and safety
May 03, 2019
Residents and visitors to the Turtleford area in west central Saskatchewan now have improved access to life saving critical care with a new landing pad for use by the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS).
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Turning Point Program enhances testing services
April 25, 2019
The Turning Point Program based in Yorkton is now offering comprehensive testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne infections (BBIs).
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"Light it Green” tomorrow for organ donation awareness
April 23, 2019
Saskatchewan landmarks will be joining others across Canada April 24 to Light it Green for organ donation awareness.
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SHA welcomes new physician to Porcupine Plain
April 02, 2019
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Leader and District Healthcare Facility to Re-open Monday
March 01, 2019
Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce that the Leader and District Healthcare facility will reopen to services as of Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10 a.m.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority committed to meeting long-term care needs in Regina and Grenfell
February 07, 2019
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is working to ensure long-term care services continue to be available in the community of Grenfell, and to replace long-term care services provided at Regina Pioneer Village.
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SHA welcomes new physician to Hudson Bay
January 21, 2019
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Swift Current helicopter landing pad now operational
January 18, 2019
The helicopter landing pad near Cypress Regional Hospital is now operational.
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Cumberland House Health Centre offering harm reduction services
January 14, 2019
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Lloydminster helicopter landing pad now operational
December 21, 2018
The helicopter landing pad adjacent to the Lloydminster Hospital is operational.
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Support services available to Humboldt and area over the holidays
December 11, 2018
The holidays can be tough — and after a major loss, they can be even harder to get through. It’s okay not to be okay even at this time of year.
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Wadena Health Care Providers Embody “Teamwork”
December 07, 2018
Commonly referred to as the “Wadena Group,” this group of talented staff is welcoming a new team member.
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Local Support for Helicopter Landing Site in Turtleford
November 26, 2018
The Turtleford and District Lions Club and Riverside Ski Hill have contributed $31,800 toward the landing pad for Turtleford and area.
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Public Health warns of itchy skin manifestations in Eston area
November 26, 2018
Public Health is advising the public of cases of scabies in Eston and surrounding area.
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Touchwood Qu’Appelle Physician Coverage
November 26, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to thank the communities of Balcarres, Fort Qu’Appelle, Lestock, Raymore and surrounding areas for their continued patience and understanding over the upcoming months.
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Tim Hortons brings “Smiles” to New Beginnings Campaign
November 16, 2018
Tim Hortons restaurants of The Battlefords have contributed $50,000 towards equipment and furniture for the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford.
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Pertussis
November 14, 2018
Pertussis, or “whooping cough”, is a serious and highly contagious infection of the lungs and throat. We speak to media on how you can protect yourself from pertussis (whooping cough), following a cluster of cases in Rosthern and surrounding communities.
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Foam Lake Physician Coverage
October 31, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is pleased to announce that a team of five physicians from the Wynyard Medical Centre will be providing health services at the Foam Lake Health Centre three days a week beginning on November 5.
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Bee-J’s Office Plus donates to New Beginnings campaign
October 30, 2018
Bee-J’s Office Plus has generously donated $10,000 to the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings fundraising campaign.
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Last Day for Prairieland Mass Influenza Immunization Clinic in Saskatoon
October 29, 2018
Public Health officials are encouraging Saskatoon and area residents to make the most of the final day at Prairieland Park for the public health mass drop-in influenza immunization clinic
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Guy’s Furniture donates to New Beginnings Campaign
October 29, 2018
Guy's Furniture and Appliances has donated $5,000 to Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign.
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Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life donate $150,000 to Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign
October 24, 2018
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life saw a need and generously supported the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign with a donation of $150,000.
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Unity Welcomes a New Physician
October 23, 2018
Dr. Manizheh Hassan Zadeh started providing physician services in Unity at the Downton Medical Clinic in September, 2018.
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Outbreak Declared Over at The Meadows Swift Current
October 17, 2018
An outbreak at The Meadows long-term care facility in Swift Current has been declared over. Normal operations resume.
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Hemodialysis machines arrive at Pasikow Muskwa Healing Centre
October 11, 2018
Hemodialysis machines arrived in September and were welcomed at the Pasikow Muskwa Healing Centre (PMHC) by traditional knowledge keeper Rick Favel.
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The Meadows Swift Current Placed Under Outbreak Status
October 09, 2018
Under the authority of Medical Health Officer Dr. David Torr, The Meadows long-term care facility in Swift Current has been placed under outbreak status.
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Outbreak Declared at The Meadows in Swift Current
October 08, 2018
An outbreak of an unconfirmed illness results in visitation restrictions and heightened infection control practices.
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Outpatient Services Resume for Herbert Emergency Department
October 04, 2018
The temporary disruption to emergency outpatient services in Herbert is over.
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes a new physician to Davidson
October 01, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Davidson and surrounding area.
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Room dedicated in memory of Dr. George Gilmour
September 28, 2018
The Ambulatory Eye Care room in the Victoria Hospital will carry the name of Dr. George Gilmour after a ceremony today honoured his memory.
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Sky-Tech Equipment Donates to New Beginnings Campaign
September 27, 2018
Sky-Tech Equipment in North Battleford is helping raise the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign to new heights.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority warning about increase in syphilis cases; encouraging preventative practices and testing
September 25, 2018
Saskatchewan has seen an increase in the number of syphilis cases over the past three years.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Nipawin
September 24, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Nipawin and surrounding area.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Melfort
September 24, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Melfort and surrounding area.
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Working to improve mental health literacy in schools
September 20, 2018
A three-day mental health literacy training program will help 50 teachers and staff from Saskatoon area better identify when a teenager may require mental health support.
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World Breastfeeding Week – October 1-7, 2018
September 18, 2018
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is being celebrated in Yorkton and area the week of October 1-7, 2018 with the theme “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life.”
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Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Kelvington
September 11, 2018
Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Kelvington.
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Anniversary celebrations taking place at Arcola Health Centre
September 10, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority would like to invite the community of Arcola and surrounding area to the 90th birthday celebrations taking place on October 4, 2018.
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Public Tours of Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility Available in Mid-September
September 10, 2018
The new and improved Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility will deliver health services in one location, improving patient access and quality care to residents.
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More Local Business Support for Sask Hospital New Beginnings Campaign
September 05, 2018
More donations come in for the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings Campaign from local businesses.
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Emergency and Acute Care Services to resume in Wolseley
August 31, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce that 24-hour emergency and acute care services at the Wolseley Memorial Integrated Care Centre will resume on September 4, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
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New tub donated to Norquay Health Centre
August 31, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority would like to thank all those who contributed to the donation of a tub to the Norquay Health Centre for residents and home care clients to use.
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Sask Hospital New Beginnings Campaign Continues to Grow
August 31, 2018
North Battleford business owners Terry (left) and Stacey Caldwell (right) of Empress Furniture and Porta Bella Restaurant have donated $10,000 to the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings Campaign.
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Auxiliary Contributes to New Beginnings Campaign
August 30, 2018
AMGITS, the Saskatchewan Hospital auxiliary organization, has donated $7,500 to New Beginnings Campaign.
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Revitalized Kindersley Low‐Risk Obstetrics Program to Begin Soon
August 24, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) revitalized Obstetrical Program for the Kindersley and District Health Centre is set to begin September 4, 2018.
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New process for booking public health appointments in Yorkton and surrounding area
August 21, 2018
Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce that there is now a toll free option for booking public health appointments in Yorkton and surround area.
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Canora Physician Coverage
August 21, 2018
Dr. Hamed Afshari has announced he will be leaving the community of Canora in the fall for personal reasons.
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Several areas in Saskatchewan at increased risk of West Nile Virus
August 17, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising residents in the Southwest and central Saskatchewan to take precautions to lower their chance of contracting West Nile Virus (WNV) infection.
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Increased risk of West Nile Virus for Saskatoon and area
August 10, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority and the City of Saskatoon are advising residents in Saskatoon and surrounding areas to take precautions to lower their chance of contracting West Nile virus infection.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomes new physician to Melfort
July 23, 2018
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Melfort and surrounding area.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority investigates salmonella outbreak
July 20, 2018
Saskatchewan Health Authority is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella currently associated with a public gathering in Englefeld, Saskatchewan.
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Public reminded about the availability of Take Home Naloxone Kits
July 05, 2018
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Local RMs support Saskatchewan Hospital Campaign
June 28, 2018
The Rural Municipalities of Battle River and North Battleford have donated $50,000 and $51,138 respectively to the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings Campaign.
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Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility Close to Completion
June 27, 2018
The capital expansion project in Leader remains on schedule to open its doors as the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility later this summer.
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