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Visitor Restrictions at all SHA Facilities

March 25, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking for the public’s support and cooperation to contain the spread of the COVID-19 illness by following visiting restrictions now in place at all SHA facilities throughout Saskatchewan.

Minimizing social contacts important, says physician in isolation

March 20, 2020

Despite the hardship, a Regina physician in self-isolation due to clinical exposure is stressing the importance of social distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Is it appendicitis?

March 11, 2020

Appendicitis is a type of belly pain you can’t ignore and will likely require medical intervention.

Robotic ultrasounds helping mothers in north

March 05, 2020

Ultrasounds using robotics are now available to pregnant women in three northern Saskatchewan locations.

Shingles: painful, but preventable

March 03, 2020

Shingles is a painful skin rash that usually appears in a strip or small area on one side of the face or body. It is caused by a reactivation, or awakening, of the chickenpox virus.

Canada’s Food Guide tips and resources

March 02, 2020

Canada’s Food Guide is an online resource with helpful tips, videos and recipes.

Art engaging youth about mental health

February 26, 2020

Repairing a broken plate as part of an art project is one way to create an environment where youth can feel comfortable talking about mental health and self-harm.

Yorkton family library a resource for families

February 25, 2020

A new family resource library in Yorkton is helping to answer questions for those newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A Therapeutic “Purr”pose: Candy

February 24, 2020

From the time she twitches her whiskers in the morning, Candy has a job to do.

Re-creating community-based recreation therapy

February 20, 2020

Recreation therapy is an emerging healthcare profession that empowers clients to live their best life through the use of recreation and leisure.

Pet Visitation Teams showcased at Royal University Hospital

February 18, 2020

There were wagging tails and plenty of smiles all around as the Pet Visitation Teams visited Royal University Hospital recently.

Random acts of kindness have mental health benefits

February 14, 2020

Did you know that making someone’s day can also make yours? A kind gesture can have mental health benefits for both the giver and the receiver.

Olson closes in on supercentenarian status

February 13, 2020

Porcupine Plain’s Cliff Olson is just one year away from holding the somewhat rare designation of supercentenarian.

Virtual care making a difference in north

February 12, 2020

Dr. Ivar Mendez and his team are doing pioneering work using robotics to care for patients around the province.

Recreation Therapy and Mental Health services

February 11, 2020

Did you know that recreation therapy can be an important part of your mental health?

Floor hockey game new tradition for Weyburn EMS

February 05, 2020

On January 22, 2020, Weyburn EMS members Jason Roy, Jason Schmidt, Rikki Miller, Troy Miller and Daniel Kelly laced up their shoes to face off against their community’s local Special Olympics floor hockey team.

Healing children through recreation and play

February 04, 2020

Not everything patients experience at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon is both fun and helps them heal, but recreation therapy is just that.

Two Northern Saskatchewan health facilities undertaking security upgrades

February 03, 2020

The formation of the SHA has helped improve security at two northern health care facilities.

Humboldt area steps up for mental health

January 30, 2020

The Humboldt area has helped make four of the patient rooms at the Humboldt District Hospital (HDH) safer for those experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis.

Pelvic Floor Pathway improves lives

January 29, 2020

The loss of bladder control (also known as urinary incontinence) is a common and often embarrassing problem that can affect quality of life for women of all ages.

Better Together Thursdays proclaimed in Tisdale

January 29, 2020

A Grade 12 student’s idea to make a positive difference following multiple suicides in the Battlefords in 2018 has been formally adopted in Tisdale.

Healthcare employees training close to home

January 27, 2020

A college has joined forces with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to address shortages in certain health care professionals.

Improving population health

January 23, 2020

Did you know that population health promotion helps improve health outcomes?

Additional Calder Centre beds making difference

January 22, 2020

Six additional inpatient beds for Calder Centre, a provincial addictions treatment facility in Saskatoon, have made a difference in the number of people being served.

Resident cat “purr”fect addition to Parkland Place

January 21, 2020

Several failed attempts to redirect a stray away from Parkland Place in Melfort ended up with a rescue that saved a kitten and has liberated residents.

Navigating the potholes of aging

January 20, 2020

Navigating the potholes associated with aging can present challenges, but with the right information, the journey can be relatively smooth.

Making the time for advanced care planning

January 17, 2020

Advanced care planning eases the stress associated with dying.

Winter Blues getting you down? HealthLine 811 can help!

January 15, 2020

Winter is here, and for some, these months come hand-in-hand with the winter blues, but help is available by calling HealthLine 811.

New iron treatment to reduce waits

January 14, 2020

A new type of iron introduced in Regina is expected to reduce wait times for patients who need iron infusions.

Yorkton team building culture of safety

January 13, 2020

An initiative on the Skinner Memory Care Unit at Yorkton and District Nursing Home has resulted in safer care for patients, residents and staff.

Making your new year’s resolution stick

January 09, 2020

Use these tips from the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan to turn your resolutions into long-term results this year.

Pre-diabetes class makes difference for patients

January 08, 2020

Education about diet, blood sugar and other aspects of diabetes is making a difference to people diagnosed with pre-diabetes in the Weyburn area.

Pay-by-plate parking being introduced at RUH/JPCH

January 07, 2020

Pay-by-plate parking will be implemented at Royal University Hospital (RUH) and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) on January 15, 2020.

Life-changing Dog Guide for Tisdale employee

January 06, 2020

Patients and visitors often have no idea a Dog Guide is sitting quietly at the feet of Diana Hoppe when they stop at the registration desk at Tisdale Hospital.