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Fact Check: COVID-19 vaccination

March 05, 2021

With so much information coming at a person about COVID-19, sometimes it is difficult to tell fact from fiction.

Saskatoon field hospital now COVID-19 mass immunization site

March 05, 2021

The field hospital space within Merlis Belsher Place, located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, is the first COVID-19 mass immunization clinic to be set up in Saskatoon.

Celebrating COVID-19 immunizations with Facebook profile frame

March 04, 2021

Encourage colleagues, friends and family to get their vaccinations by updating your Facebook profile pic with a “Get Vaccinated!” frame.

Checking-in with Saskatchewan’s first COVID-19 vaccine recipients: Leah Sawatsky

March 03, 2021

Registered nurse Leah Sawatsky was one of the first two people in the province to be immunized for COVID-19. We caught up with Leah for her insights on her vaccination experience.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Symptoms are normal, expected

March 03, 2021

Christine Firman-Depeel, a Nurse Practitioner at the Cumberland Health Centre, never questioned whether she would accept the COVID-19 vaccine when it became available, or that she might experience side effects from the vaccine.

Weyburn care home manages outbreak

March 02, 2021

A COVID-19 positive case at Weyburn Special Care Home (WSCH) was not a Christmas present anyone wanted to receive.

Working together to support immunization

March 01, 2021

On February 22, a pipe ceremony was held to initiate a journey that includes community Elders supporting immunization clinics in Regina for First Nations and Métis people greater than 70 years of age.

COVID-19: Supply Chain’s vaccine distribution hubs

February 24, 2021

If you think of a car without gas, then you will have some understanding of how important the Saskatchewan Health Authority Supply Chain’s operations are to the provincial health system.

Faces of the Fight: Rosanne Gill, Licensed Practical Nurse

February 23, 2021

Last year, I dared to do something new, taking on a new position as COVID-19 tester and educator.... What has been one year has felt more like 10.

Faces of the Fight: Jennifer Reid, Public Health Officer

February 22, 2021

When the pandemic first began, I couldn’t have foreseen what my job would be like as the months went on and COVID-19 cases increased across the province.

Team working to limit and combat outbreaks in long-term care

February 18, 2021

The Continuing Care Resource Team has been formed to help manage outbreaks in long-term care.

Mobile COVID-19 testing meeting community at points of need

February 17, 2021

Testing for Saskatoon’s vulnerable population is increasing thanks to a partnership that’s allowing for more mobile COVID-19 testing sites around the city.

Bea McGrath: Looking on the positive side of COVID-19

February 12, 2021

Bea McGrath is the person we’d all want to be if we were blessed to live 99 years, and she feels grateful to have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Heart to heart: Students share the love with health care workers

February 12, 2021

When Regina teacher Sara Weese asked her students who they’d like to send a little extra love to this Valentine’s Day, health care workers were at the top of their list.

Celebrating women in science and technology

February 11, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority asked a few of our fearless female leaders: what does it mean to be a woman working in science?

Wilkie care home marks end of outbreak, mourns those lost

February 11, 2021

On February 1, residents and staff of the Wilkie Health Centre celebrated the end of the COVID-19 outbreak that had consumed them for 53 days.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Facing down COVID-19, one person at a time

February 10, 2021

Understanding the risk that COVID-19 poses to the elderly in particular gave Judy Pelly the incentive she needed to agree to receive the vaccine.

Everybody’s birthday celebrated at Kelvindell Lodge

February 09, 2021

Recreation staff at Kelvindell Lodge in Kelvington had their own unique approach to ensure their residents’ birthdays weren’t missed during the pandemic.

Fact check: COVID-19 PCR testing in Saskatchewan is accurate

February 09, 2021

Our lab staff meet the highest standards possible and work very hard every day to ensure quality control and that results are accurate.

My COVID story: a caregiver’s perspective

February 08, 2021

On January 6, 2021, both of my parents were diagnosed with COVID-19. As both of them live with long-term health conditions, the gravity of the COVID-19 situation suddenly hit very close to home.

COVID-19 and masks – why it’s so important to wear one in the hospital

February 05, 2021

It is extremely important – and actually required – for those who are visiting and supporting loved ones in hospitals or other health care facilities to comply with the public health order and wear a mask.

Faces of the Fight: The Environmental Services Team at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford

February 04, 2021

River Heights Lodge is a long-term care home located in North Battleford where a COVID-19 outbreak was declared in November. These are the thoughts of the Environmental Services team now that the outbreak has been declared over

Unity and District Health Centre "crushes" COVID-19

February 03, 2021

The Unity and District Health Centre recently decided to exercise their creative muscle to put on a themed celebration for their day of COVID-19 immunizations.

COVID-19 point-of-care testing improving patient care across the province

February 03, 2021

Point-of-care testing is being deployed to acute care locations across the province.

Point of Care Testing (POCT) in Saskatoon and Regina gets patients moving

February 02, 2021

Providing Point of Care Testing (POCT) – where a patient receives the results of a COVID-19 test in just minutes - has been a goal of the SHA since last March.

Faces of the Fight: Jodie Johnson, RN, Population and Public Health

February 01, 2021

Recently, I had the privilege of helping provide the first dose of Pfizer vaccine in part of the province. The following stories are the true heroes in Saskatchewan.

Faces of the Fight: Laveena Tratch

January 29, 2021

The immunization campaign brings hope: hope to our most vulnerable; hope for families; hope to our healthcare workers, our essential service workers, our teachers, our community.

Victoria Hospital Foundation: Keeping long-term care residents connected and engaged

January 29, 2021

COVID-19 has been difficult for many residents in long-term care homes. Victoria Hospital Foundation saw that and has helped residents of two homes connect with their loved ones virtually.

Free psychology services for health-care providers on the COVID-19 frontlines

January 28, 2021

Health-care providers working on the frontlines of COVID-19 can access free psychology services.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine where it needs to go

January 28, 2021

It's challenging to keep health-care inventory suppied to a province with far-reaching needs like Saskatchewan, and the COVID-19 vaccine is no different.

My COVID story: Jude Ratt and family

January 27, 2021

Jude Ratt knows one thing for sure: COVID-19 is real. He, his wife, his grandson, his mother, and other family members have all tested positive for it.

Home Health Monitoring expands to COVID-19 patients

January 26, 2021

The Home Health Monitoring (HHM) service is expanding to include COVID-19 patients who are self-isolating.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Is it safe?

January 25, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that vaccine hesitancy or the reluctance to be immunized is one of the top 10 global public health threats

SHA drive-thru testing wait times site now live

January 25, 2021

As of January 25, the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be posting the wait times for all of the drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites on their website.

COVID-19 positive resident recovers, is first in line to get vaccinated

January 22, 2021

Seventy-nine year-old Robert Jesse—known as Bob to most—lives at Oliver Lodge Special Care Home in Saskatoon.

Dr. Hassan Masri: My COVID-19 Vaccine Diary

January 22, 2021

Dr. Hassan Masri recounts his experience receiving two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

My COVID story: Jennifer Lessard, Saskatoon

January 21, 2021

Jennifer Lessard from Saskatoon shares the story of her experience with COVID-19.

Program receives recognition from Government of Canada on 25th Anniversary

January 21, 2021

The Food for Thought program in Saskatoon recently received recognition from Canada’s Minister of Health on 25 years as a successful community-based program.

Code Orange in the middle of a pandemic

January 19, 2021

On Thursday night, Saskatoon hospitals declared one Code Orange, but ended up spilling into two.

Callbacks with negative test results hitting targets

January 19, 2021

With some extra help over the holidays, the team who are contacting those who have tested negative for COVID-19 are hitting their targets.

Tackling misinformation

January 18, 2021

With so much information coming at a person about COVID-19, sometimes it is difficult to tell fact from fiction.

Faces of the Fight: Erin Bruce, Public Health Nurse

January 15, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have heard well over 100 stories from those who have tested positive for COVID-19. This is our story, which was terrifying for me, personally.

Faces of the Fight: Carol Scrivener, Registered Nurse

January 13, 2021

Carol Scrivener is a Registered Nurse who works in Saskatoon's emergency departments and writes and performs music. She's written a song called “We’re Gonna Be Okay."

COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care: what happens and the work being done to prevent them

January 06, 2021

What exactly happens during an outbreak in a long-term care home and how it will impact your loved one and you?

Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre offers residents special Christmas portrait

January 05, 2021

Staff at the Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre knew they needed to do something special to raise spirits during the Christmas season this year and they came up with some fresh ideas, including a resident Christmas portrait session in early December.

Volunteer’s knitting skills help her community

January 04, 2021

Since coming to Canada in 2004, Kathleen has provided countless donations to Regina clients over the holidays.

Faces of the Fight: Heather Ellis, purchasing clerk

January 04, 2021

When the pandemic was first declared, my daily life did not change much. But I was not prepared for the emotional roller coaster.