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Community connections vital in long term care

September 20, 2019

Long term care residents are enjoying active involvement in the community with the help of staff, family, auxiliary, community volunteers and partners.

Living Your Best Weight New Program Being Offered

September 19, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering a new program in a number of communities across Saskatchewan called Living Your Best Weight.

Residents participate in calendar fundraisers

September 18, 2019

Long term care residents in Porcupine Plain are putting their own unique spin on the pin-up calendar for another year.

RaDAR – The Rural Dementia Action Research team

September 12, 2019

The primary focus of the Rural Dementia Action Research team (RaDAR) is early diagnosis and early care for those with dementia in rural and remote Saskatchewan, with the goal of locally-delivered care.

Regina’s Four Directions moves to a new location

September 11, 2019

With more than 150 people in attendance, mostly women and children, Elder Cheryl Littletent begins a pipe ceremony to honour the work that’s taken place at the Four Directions Community Health Centre over the last 22 years.

Saskatoon’s Convalescent Unit gets patients up and moving

September 10, 2019

A few steps a day. That’s all Elsie could walk when she arrived at Saskatoon City Hospital’s 30-bed Convalescent Unit.

New Children's Hospital celebrates grand opening

September 05, 2019

The new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon was showcased today, as partners achieved their vision of having Saskatchewan children and expectant mothers receive exceptional health care closer to home.

Making miles for prevention and education

September 04, 2019

Since 2016, the Northern Health Bus mobile prevention, education, screening and testing program has spent summers visiting communities across northern Saskatchewan.

Courtyard creates safe, accessible outdoor space

September 04, 2019

Five years after Newmarket Place opened its doors in Tisdale, the long term care home’s central courtyard has been completed.

New partnership helps eating disorder clients with journey

September 03, 2019

A new partnership between the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders is leveraging expertise and adding quality to client care throughout the treatment pathway.

Simulation exercises prepare teams for new spaces

August 22, 2019

With the opening of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) and Royal University Hospital Adult ED approaching, point-of-care staff are preparing for serving a diverse mix of patients in their new spaces.

Getting thermometers to those who need them most

August 20, 2019

How do you know for sure how sick your child is if you don’t have a thermometer at home? That’s the puzzle HealthLine 811 registered nurses are aiming to solve with their thermometer distribution pilot project.

Rural innovation site improves cardiac management

August 16, 2019

A multidisciplinary Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) clinic in Tisdale is improving treatment and education options for patients in the northeast.

Building healthy communities one step at a time

August 15, 2019

Eleven years ago, Primary Health Care (PHC) Provider Teams in the northeast combined forces with community partners to create the Tri-Unity Challenge, a run, walk or jog of three, 10, or 21 kilometres.

Meadow Lake patients singing Connected Care praises

August 14, 2019

The Connected Care wall at Meadow Lake Hospital signals what patients and families can expect from their health care team.

Streamlining recruitment of First Nations and Métis staff

August 13, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to creating a representative workforce, alongside the development of culturally safe programs.

First all-female SAA flight crew takes to air

August 09, 2019

A Saskatchewan Air Ambulance flight made history on August 3, as the organization’s first all-female crew took to the air.

RaDAR: Dementia care close to home

August 08, 2019

A new project of the Saskatchewan Health Authority is providing memory care services to those with dementia in rural communities.

Community garden planted in Estevan

August 02, 2019

A community garden in Estevan is providing people with fresh fruit and vegetables, physical activity, and a social support network, all important determinants of health.

Rosetown recognized for age friendliness

July 31, 2019

Rosetown is officially an age-friendly community, recognized by an international initiative that strives to create safe, supportive and inclusive environments in which seniors can thrive.

Do you know if you have hepatitis?

July 28, 2019

Unless you get tested, you may not know if you have any form of hepatitis.

Memory clinic increases access to assessment in rural Saskatchewan

July 26, 2019

A Tisdale-based memory care clinic is providing community-level access to memory assessment in rural Saskatchewan.

Protect yourself from the sun this summer

July 23, 2019

When it’s this hot, it’s easy to get caught up having fun outside and forget to take precautions to keep your body cool and your skin safe, but the SHA urges everyone to be mindful of the sun and the heat this summer.

SHA staff give back on medical mission trip to Guatemala

July 22, 2019

Twenty-seven SHA staff members traveled to Guatemala on a medical mission earlier this year.

Protecting yourself from tetanus

July 19, 2019

It’s the time of year when many of us spend a lot of time outside, so we need to remind ourselves of the dangers of tetanus.

The Moms & Kids Health Saskatchewan Logo

July 18, 2019

On June 16, the Saskatchewan Health Authority launched the new sub-brand Moms & Kids Health Saskatchewan (moms & kids).

Leader offering new model of healthcare delivery

July 17, 2019

Leader and District Integrated Health Centre officially opened in the fall of 2018, and offers a one-stop shop for health care services for the Leader area.

Interactive Literacy kits for kids launched in west-central SK

July 15, 2019

Angela Malcolm, a Regional KidsFirst Community Developer for the SHA in Kindersley has assembled 600 interactive calendar kits for every three-year-old in her coverage area with the goal of promoting family literacy.

Community-wide scavenger hunt targets screen time

July 10, 2019

Get up, get out and get active! That’s the message behind a screen-free community-wide scavenger hunt taking place in Nipawin over the summer.

Tips for supporting a loved one admitted unexpectedly to hospital

July 09, 2019

When a patient needs to be admitted unexpectedly to hospital, it is a stressful time for both the patient and their family.

Do you know what perfusionists do?

July 08, 2019

The work of Clinical Perfusionists is literally heart-stopping – and the patients they treat are often too sick to remember them.

Patient and Family Leadership Council holds inaugural meeting

July 04, 2019

On June 3, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Patient and Family Leadership Council met for the first time to create a framework for advancing the voices of the patients and families within our health system.

Let’s talk about advanced care directives

July 02, 2019

Setting up an advanced care directive, which is a document containing oral and written instruction about future medical care, allows you to ensure your needs and wants are followed in the case of a disease or a serious injury.

Improving children’s mental health focus of Nipawin initiative

June 27, 2019

A grassroots initiative that took flight after the suicide of a community member is impacting children’s mental health in Nipawin.

Tomatoes and marigolds a welcome sight

June 26, 2019

EM Services clients have set up a vegetable garden outside Saskatoon City Hospital.

Did you know that Saskatchewan residents have free access to a dietitian?

June 25, 2019

Eat Well Saskatchewan is a new program out of the University of Saskatchewan that can help make decisions about healthy eating.

Nipawin initiative improving cultural competency

June 21, 2019

Physicians and staff from Primary Health Care (PHC), Nipawin Hospital and Pineview Lodge have been participating in introductory conversational Cree classes through lunch-and-learn sessions.

Long-Term Care residents savour traditional meals

June 21, 2019

Once a week, long-term care residents in Ile a la Crosse can access traditional foods as part of their meal planning.

Farm-to-Table Partnership working in southwest

June 20, 2019

Farm-to-Table classes implemented in west-central Saskatchewan are educating people about the benefits of pulses in our diets and best practices in agriculture.

Special menus for National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 19, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special retail menu in a number of larger cafeterias.

Regina Pharmacist Named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year

June 17, 2019

The Canadian Pharmacists Association has named Michael Stuber of Regina their Canadian Pharmacist of the Year.

Did you know our hospitals have open visiting hours?

June 14, 2019

Did you know we encourage patients to visit with their families and guests whenever possible, to the degree they are comfortable and able? An open family presence is an important part of our commitment to patient and family centred care.

Outlook volunteer coordinator gets award from Alzheimer’s Society

June 13, 2019

Leah Larson, Volunteer Services Coordinator from Outlook, was presented with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Alzheimer’s Society at their annual general meeting in May.

Board game supports bleeding disorder education

June 12, 2019

The Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program (SBDP) developed an interactive board game to help the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s LiveWell program.

SHA CEO Scott Livingstone a Sanctum Survivor

June 06, 2019

“Participating in Sanctum Survivor has really opened my eyes around some of the things we do,” said Scott Livingstone, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO and one of the 10 Sanctum Survivor participants May 30 and 31 in Saskatoon.

Did you know that palliative care in Saskatchewan is getting some new faces?

June 06, 2019

Paramedics across the Regina area will soon be armed with a new set of knowledge and skills.

Nipawin manager shares mass casualty story

June 06, 2019

Sharing the story with others involved in emergency preparedness planning about how a small rural hospital responded to mass casualty incident is an opportunity that Linda Brothwell, the facility manager for Nipawin Hospital, thought was important.

The bug stops here: Kids help in fight against antibiotic resistance

June 06, 2019

Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs were formed across the province to promote the optimal use of antimicrobials among both our health care professionals and the public and to support health care professionals.

RUH Paramedic wins national award

June 05, 2019

Congratulations to Jason Trask of Saskatoon, who has been named the Paramedic Association of Canada’s 2019 Paramedic of the Year.

Advancing a Culture of Safety

May 30, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) greatest priority and commitment is ensuring the safety of its patients, residents, employees and physicians across the province

SHA receives two employer awards from Canadian Armed Forces

May 30, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) was honoured to receive two awards from the Canadian Armed Forces earlier this month in Ottawa.

Remembering Jack’s Smile

May 30, 2019

You wouldn’t think proper dental care would have an effect on creating art, but there was a definite tie between the two for one long-term care resident in Saskatchewan.

Paramedics celebrating success

May 30, 2019

In a week dedicated to celebrating paramedics, it’s only fitting that this year’s theme for Paramedic Services Week is “Celebrating Success.”

Tisdale Nurse Practitioner wins Leadership Award

May 23, 2019

Innovative disruptors. That is the term Lia Boxall, a Tisdale-based Nurse Practitioner (NP), uses to describe the often unconventional and innovative work of Nurse Practitioners.

Regina team wins "most learner-friendly" unit award

May 23, 2019

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine – Regina Campu sMost Learner-Friendly Unit award went to the Regina General Hospital’s Inpatient Mental Health Unit.

Do You Know what a Medical First Responder is?

May 16, 2019

Many Saskatchewan residents have heard about the important role Medical First Responders (MFRs) have in a medical or traumatic emergency in their community.

Community wellness programs improving health outcomes in Kindersley

May 16, 2019

What started out as a simple community walking program has now become a lifeline for anyone in the Kindersley area who needs help improving their fitness and mobility.

Keys for Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital handed over to SHA

May 09, 2019

Jim Pattison Children's Hospital offically came into the hands of the Saskatchewan Health Authority last week.

Mental Health Arts Program in Prince Albert important for healing

May 09, 2019

Creativity. Self-empowerment. Socializing. Expression. These are all words associated with the Mental Health Arts Program in Prince Albert.

Plaque Unveiling at Roy Romanow Provincial Lab

May 07, 2019

On Monday May 6, 2019, former Saskatchewan Premier and current University of Saskatchewan Chancellor Roy Romanow unveiled a plaque which will be installed in the building that bears his name.

SHA comes together to keep patients safe during Biggar wildfire

May 02, 2019

It was near midnight on Monday, April 22, when a text message sparking the need for an urgent conference call with SHA staff.

Mom can focus on her addictions recovery and her child at Family Treatment Centre

May 02, 2019

When the Family Treatment Centre was presented to Jane as an option for her to get help with her addictions, she finally saw an opportunity that would work for her and her daughter.

Dr. Susan Shaw receives award for excellence

May 02, 2019

Dr. Susan Shaw received the Chris Carruthers Award for Excellence in Medical Leadership from the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders (CSPL).

Saskatchewan Lactation Consultant Association (SLCA) hosts annual Education Day

May 02, 2019

The Saskatchewan Lactation Consultant Association (SLCA) hosted their annual Education Day on April 1, 2019 in Saskatoon.

Woman urges everyone to have organ donation talk with family

April 25, 2019

Regina couple Barb and Glenn Macza were settling into their bed for the evening, discussing upcoming family plans. Out of the blue, Glenn took his last breath.

Raising the blood bag bar in Regina

April 25, 2019

In the Sirens for Life Blood Donor Challenge, Regina Paramedics reign supreme once again.

Did you know that vaccinations have a schedule?

April 18, 2019

It’s true! Immunizations for children have a detailed schedule that is easy to follow. All immunizations should be administered according to this schedule for them to be the most effective.

Blooms for Healthcare blossoms for patients, staff

April 18, 2019

The bedding plants are ordered; the planters, flower and shrub beds will soon be prepared; and volunteers are eagerly awaiting the annual planting bee at health care facilities in Lloydminster.

Did you know it’s important to talk to your family about organ and tissue donation?

April 18, 2019

There are many ways you can indicate you’d like to donate your organs and tissue after death. One is adding an organ and tissue donor sticker to your Saskatchewan Health Card.

Did you know a breast mammogram is recommended every two years for women over 50?

April 18, 2019

A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast. With regular mammograms, changes in the breast can be detected for most women even when they are too small for you or your doctor to feel or see.

Surgeons present research on Saskatchewan Spine Pathway

April 11, 2019

Low back pain is a very common condition. Through the Saskatchewan Spine Pathway (SSP), primary care providers are educated about conservative management of low back pain.

Did You Know that walk-in clinics / extended hours Family Practices are private businesses?

April 11, 2019

Walk-in clinics are private businesses that are often attached to a family medicine physician office.

Swift Current home to The Golden Gloves

April 04, 2019

They call themselves The Golden Gloves. Ten long-term care residents have begun strapping on boxing gloves to improve coordination, strength and stability, and have a great time to boot.

Writing group taps into residents’ creative spirit

April 04, 2019

A group of residents at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina have formed a creative writing group.

Teddy Bears Anonymous Celebrates 10th Anniversary

April 04, 2019

Teddy Bears Anonymous is turning 10.

Digital renewal part of creating better care, says patient and family advisor

March 28, 2019

Kevin Belitski, a technical business analyst for the Ministry of Central Services, is sharing his IT know-how with the SHA.

Health care team eases access to care for kids in La Ronge

March 28, 2019

An interdisciplinary team is travelling to La Ronge throughout the year to provide care to patients in their home community.

Clinician Research Support Pilot Program launched

March 28, 2019

The Clinician Research Support Program is an exciting new pilot project that aims to assist new clinician researchers

Saskatchewan Patient advisor speaks at national conference

March 21, 2019

Two representatives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority spoke at a national conference in Ottawa in early March.

Did You Know - you can delay and/or prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

March 21, 2019

Did you know that the most common form of diabetes, type 2, can be prevented?

Accreditation Model designed through collaboration

March 21, 2019

This past summer, SHA leaders, employees, Accreditation Leads, Patient and Family Advisors, and representatives from the First Nations and Métis communities were brought together for collaboration.

Grand Opening of the New Saskatchewan Hospital

March 14, 2019

The energy in the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) makes patient Keri feel blessed. She believes the rest of the patients at the provincial psychiatric rehabilitation facility feel the same way.

Did You Know - What Occupational Therapists Do?

March 14, 2019

Did you know that an Occupational Therapist is a critical player in your health care team? The term occupation refers to any meaningful activity that occupies your time.

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford officially opens

March 08, 2019

Patients and offenders living with mental health issues now have access to enhanced facilities and programming at the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB).

SHA Commits to Truth and Reconciliation

March 07, 2019

On March 4, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) formalized its commitment to the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

SHA pilots opioid stewardship program

March 07, 2019

The opioid crisis is a complex national public health issue that requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach.

Did you know - Breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally

March 07, 2019

Breastfeeding might be a natural thing, but it doesn’t always come naturally. This is where lactation consultants can help.

Keep your kidneys healthy

March 07, 2019

Brenda Bahnman was in her mid-20s when she found out she was one of the one in 10 Canadians with kidney disease.

Cloudy with a chance of penicillin: Treating urinary tract infections in long-term care

March 07, 2019

Urinary tract infections are the most common health-care associated infection in long-term care residents.

Family statement regarding Humboldt Broncos player Morgan Gobeil

March 04, 2019

This statement is being released by Saskatchewan Health Authority on behalf of the family of Morgan Gobeil, who was injured in the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.

Most women need iron support during pregnancy

February 28, 2019

A Saskatchewan physician is shedding light on a commonly unrecognized problem: iron deficiency in pregnancy.

Addition of the temporary MHAU

February 28, 2019

It was almost one year ago that staff and patients celebrated the opening of the temporary Mental Health Assessment Unit.

SHA approves provincial Accreditation Model

February 28, 2019

As part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) commitment to quality and safety, the SHA participates in an independent, third-party assessment of the care and services we provide.

A New “Research 101” Pilot Project for Public Safety Leaders

February 28, 2019

Public safety personnel (PSP), such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff, police officers, firefighters, and corrections workers are dedicated to keeping their communities safe.

New technology improves maternal care in Saskatoon

February 28, 2019

Technology is making maternal care more efficient and effective at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon through the implementation of electronic documentation and a centralized fetal monitoring system.

Patient thanks SHA for excellent care

February 21, 2019

Christopher Mason is a healthy guy. But he is thankful for the care he recently experienced when he became ill unexpectedly.

Fundraising for NICU in Prince Albert reaches goal

February 21, 2019

It only took supporters of the Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) in Prince Albert six months to raise $2.2 million to help improve their NICU.

SHA supports youth conference in North

February 21, 2019

Over 450 students gathered in Buffalo Narrows for the first annual youth conference aimed at engaging and repowering youth on February 12-13.

Swift Current Helipad Saves Precious Time For Critically Ill and Injured

February 14, 2019

Residents in southwest Saskatchewan now have more rapid access to life-saving critical care with a new helipad certified for use, allowing the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) to land at Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.

SHA Library website marks one year

February 14, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Library supports patients, staff and physicians across the province in accessing evidence-based health resources.

Did you know: Eating disorders are an illness, not a choice

February 07, 2019

Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect anyone.

Workshop helps support healthy eating for institutions in northern Saskatchewan

February 07, 2019

Brenda Chartier says a workshop has changed both the choices and food preparation for the children at the Home of the Little Eagles day care centre in Buffalo Narrows.

Did you know: There’s a schedule to follow for your child’s immunizations

February 07, 2019

Did you know that immunization can protect infants and children from serious illnesses that may result in permanent disability or death?

Teams in place to respond immediately to severe traumas

February 07, 2019

Dedicated trauma teams are making a difference in Saskatchewan’s busiest emergency rooms.

Did you know: Adults need vaccines, too

January 31, 2019

Children start a vaccination schedule at two months of age, but did you know adults need vaccinations, too?

New process for research studies in SHA

January 31, 2019

On February 1, 2019, a streamlined approach for obtaining operational approval to conduct research within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will go live.

Falling Through the Cracks”: a story to incite change

January 31, 2019

A public screening of the film "Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story" will take place on March 7 in Saskatoon.

Donation helps dementia patients in Canora

January 31, 2019

Cheryl Williams of Melville is always on the lookout for a new idea that will enhance her mother’s quality of life.

SHA Formalizes agreement to improve health outcomes in La Loche

January 24, 2019

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has taken another step forward as it moves toward fostering long term, meaningful partnerships, with First Nations and Métis communities in the province.

Hudson Bay-Porcupine Plain EMS recognized by Canadian Forces

January 24, 2019

The Hudson Bay-Porcupine Plain EMS has been recognized for its support of three employees who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Force.

Mental Health supports only a phone call away

January 24, 2019

As we approach the end of January and the resurgence of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign for 2019, the issue of mental health and how we can support our family members, our friends and ourselves is front of mind.

Gala raises $135,000 for Project Sunrise in Lloydminster

January 24, 2019

The Lloydminster Region Healthcare Foundation’s 18th Annual gala has raised $135,000 for Project Sunrise.

Prenatal Home Care provides safe hospital alternative to women

January 17, 2019

At 23 weeks pregnant, Jocelyn Coates was advised to stop working and stay at home.

Streamlining Genetic Testing In Saskatchewan

January 17, 2019

A single health authority has helped cut down on turnaround times for patients waiting for the results of genetic testing by creating a new genetic resource centre in Saskatchewan.

Teddy Bears bring comfort to pediatric patients

January 17, 2019

They’re little, cuddly and cute, and they can do a lot to help make sick kids feel better. Teddy bears are often handed out at Saskatchewan hospitals to kids receiving care, thanks to generous donations from the community.

Variations in a collaboration of kindness

January 17, 2019

On November 22, 2018 residents and staff of Tatagwa View Long Term Care Facility in Weyburn were treated to a delightful performance by a local community choir called Variations.

Therapy dogs bring joy to Yorkton long term care residents

January 17, 2019

Deb McInnes and her therapy dogs Zach and Willow have been visiting Yorkton and District Nursing Home every Friday for four years.

Online Therapy offered to Saskatchewan public

January 10, 2019

Socializing, gaming, dating – all of it happens online in our modern world. But did you know that therapy is a service that is also offered online in Saskatchewan?

Cerebrovascular Telehealth service saves patients thousands of kilometres of driving in just 6 months

January 10, 2019

A total of 132,246 – that is the number of kilometres the Saskatchewan Cerebrovascular Centre saved patients in driving from April to October 2018.

Teamwork key to four-year run with no time-loss injuries

January 10, 2019

Each year on the job, the Environmental Services and Linen staff of Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) moves the equivalent of about 4.5 space shuttles in weight (668,000 pounds) of linen, biohazard material and recyclables.

Recovering addict grateful for opportunity to give back

January 03, 2019

If Shane Partridge’s 30-year-old self could see himself today, he’d say “No way,” or words to that effect.

Program’s open arms means the world

January 03, 2019

The Food for Thought program in Saskatoon provided a welcoming environment for Svitlana Trokhymchuk after she immigrated to Canada from Ukraine.

Swift Current woman reaches out to those grieving the loss of a child

January 03, 2019

Diana Donaldson’s plans to raise her first son, Ethan, were shattered when he was delivered stillborn at 36 weeks old.