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Outbreak mitigated by using antigen testing

June 17, 2021

The use of Panbio antigen testing helped mitigate an outbreak at Yorkton District Nursing Home (YDNH) earlier this spring, proving its value in our health system’s fight against COVID.

Successful door-to-door vaccine clinic in La Loche

June 16, 2021

SHA staff carried out a door-to-door immunization campaign in the village of La Loche and surrounding communities June 3-4.

A unique approach to COVID-19 immunizations at Kenosee

June 15, 2021

Vaccines have now become a part of the outdoor experience with a walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic held at Kenosee Lake over May long.

COVID-19 Vaccines: An AstraZeneca Home Run!

June 14, 2021

My second dose had me ripping through the drive-thru obstacle course at 10 kilometres an hour like my Nascar win was only one lap away.

We Support Safe Family Presence: Whitewood

June 11, 2021

Whitewood Community Health Centre manager Tracy Shire and her team have gone above and beyond to maximize safe family presence under the current COVID-19 restrictions.

Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 field hospitals to be decommissioned

June 11, 2021

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan created two field hospitals to support potential increased COVID-positive patient volumes as part of acute care system readiness planning

Saskatoon Health Bus delivers COVID-19 vaccines

June 10, 2021

The Saskatoon Health Bus has been adapted to provide COVID-19 vaccines.

Hub model pleases patients and speeds vaccine delivery

June 09, 2021

A hub model set-up and process for delivering COVID-19 immunizations within SHA clinics is paying off in both client satisfaction and clinic efficiency.

COVID-19 vaccine: Patient Booking System includes vaccine brands

June 08, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Booking System has been updated to now include which vaccine type is available at each clinic.

Kaban claims Health Hero award

June 07, 2021

Dr. Glenda Kaban has never considered herself a hero. She is just one of the many front-line Saskatchewan physicians fighting the good fight against COVID-19.

Every Child Matters display in Nipawin

June 04, 2021

Nipawin Hospital Registered Nurses (drew numerous pairs of children’s feet in the entrance to the Nipawin Hospital to honour the children who lost their lives in Indian Residential Schools.

Chalk it up to caring in Weyburn

June 04, 2021

What do you get when you combine an unblemished driveway, sidewalk chalk, an artistic ability, and a desire to lift spirits? A message of hope, and sunny days ahead.

M-A-P out where to get your second dose

June 04, 2021

Summer is heating up and so is the demand for COVID-19 vaccines as we move into second doses for the vast majority of Saskatchewan residents.

Faces of the Fight – Jana Poitras, RN, Regina

June 03, 2021

All of the wonderful people and support we received at the Assessment Centre got us through this horrible journey, which would have been a thousand times worse without them.

Sidewalk chalk postcard salutes health-care workers

June 02, 2021

Sidewalk chalk art took on an entirely new meaning for physicians and staff at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current in May.

Faces of the Fight: Dr. David Torr

June 01, 2021

I am concerned about ‘COVID rebellion’ and the risk it continues to present to our efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Faces of the Fight: Amber Lockert, paramedic

May 31, 2021

As a health-care worker, I have seen the impact of COVID-19 first-hand. COVID 19 has changed my job significantly.

Faces of the Fight: Sheldon Hirschfeld, paramedic

May 28, 2021

When the global pandemic came to affect us here in Saskatchewan, one of my biggest fears was that I could possibly bring COVID-19 home to my family.

Partnerships paving way to outreach success in Regina

May 27, 2021

Saskatchewan Health Authority is working with partners to break down barriers and build trust with newcomer communities.

Turtleford works to promote culturally safe COVID-19 vaccination experiences

May 26, 2021

We are in this together. That’s the idea behind a vaccine clinic in Turtleford.

Faces of the Fight: Kerri Grobowsky, Registered Nurse

May 25, 2021

As a Registered Nurse (RN) working at HealthLine 811 since 2004, I know how quickly things change in our world here.

HealthLine 811: over a year into pandemic response

May 21, 2021

They were one of the first health services in Saskatchewan to feel the bite of COVID-19 and resulting demands the pandemic would place on the health-care system here.

Clinics encourage vaccine uptake with new Canadians

May 20, 2021

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic for newcomers was held at Saskatoon Global Gathering Place on May 16, in partnership with the Refugee Engagement and Community Health Clinic (REACH).

Screening: Keeping our patients and the public safe

May 19, 2021

Screening is a practice that was established in Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities since the beginning of the pandemic to adhere to the public health order and ensure safe entry.

Proceed with caution: Think twice before gathering

May 14, 2021

Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all craving human interaction. We long to gather with family and friends.

COVID-19 vaccine: Upgrade to the Patient Booking System

May 13, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Booking System now has the ability to hold appointments for five minutes.

Saskatchewan sends 100 ventilators to India

May 12, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is donating 100 ventilators to help India with its escalating COVID-19 situation.

Success of Saskatchewan’s drive-thru vaccination clinics shared

May 11, 2021

There’s been continued interest from jurisdictions across Canada and North America on what the SHA’s been doing with drive-thru vaccination clinics and how it’s being done.

HealthLine 811 offers Mental Health, Addictions support and Maternal Wellness Program

May 10, 2021

Do you or someone you know have a mental health and addictions related concern? Are you at risk of or experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety or feelings of loss following a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a newborn?

Saskatoon resident all smiles receiving COVID-19 shot days before birthday

May 07, 2021

Harvey Anderson was happy to receive a polio vaccine in 1955, and a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Benefits outweigh the risks

May 06, 2021

Most of us are not scientists, medical researchers or health regulators. Who then do we consider the most reliable source for vaccine information when we are not part of this circle of experts?

Faces of the Fight – Erin Ermel, LPN, Regina

May 05, 2021

I have been on the frontlines of this pandemic from the beginning, when everyone was afraid, to now, when everyone is tired and burned out.

Saskatchewan Health Authority’s statement of support for all vaccine types in the COVID-19 Immunization Campaign

May 05, 2021

Saskatchewan Health Authority supports COVID-19 immunization— the sooner the better and with the vaccine that is offered to you.

COVID-19 Vaccines: The real measure of a vaccine

May 03, 2021

ALL of our COVID-19 vaccines are effective in achieving the objective of preventing serious illness and death.

Show everyone that we can Stick it to COVID!

April 30, 2021

It's more important than ever to show your support and encourage colleagues, friends and family that together we can stick it to COVID-19!

Five Saskatchewan hospitals recognized for using blood wisely

April 29, 2021

Five hospitals sites across Saskatchewan are being recognized by Choosing Wisely Canada and Canadian Blood Services as Using Blood Wisely hospitals.

Swift Current staff receive Salus Global moreOB recognition award

April 28, 2021

The team from the Women and Children Health Service department at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current has been honored with the Salus Global’s moreOB Recognition Award.

SHA supports WHL in creating hub

April 27, 2021

The Western Hockey League (WHL) is one of those organizations that had to think differently and do differently in order to get in any league play in the 2020-2021 season.

Program supports oxygen-dependent COVID-19 clients at home

April 26, 2021

A home health monitoring service which provides home-based monitoring of patients with COVID-19 is expanding to include those who require oxygen therapy but who are otherwise safe to go home.

Facebook group offers hope for COVID-19 long haulers

April 23, 2021

Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people, even those with mild versions of the disease, continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.

Faces of the Fight: Trudy Hala, Environmental Services, Weyburn

April 22, 2021

To this day, we continue showing up every day. Exhausted and defeated, we continue on because this is our job and what we do.

Reminder: Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine for health-care workers

April 21, 2021

To ensure more members of the population receive protection from a first dose of vaccine, the time between a first and second dose will be extended up to 16 weeks.

Faces of the Fight: Natasha and Lisa, Regina

April 19, 2021

Because of COVID-19, many things have changed in our workplace (SHA Brief and Social Detox - Regina) which has brought many new challenges

Faces of the Fight: Lori Novik, RN

April 16, 2021

Many of us hoped this pandemic would have a shelf life of a year or less. No one could have predicted the current surge of cases along with a rise in variant strains.

Faces of the Fight: Darla Rugland, LPN

April 15, 2021

I wanted to share my experience as a health care worker, as well as someone who has had COVID-19 myself.

AstraZeneca: Safe option that saves lives

April 14, 2021

The World Health Organization, Health Canada and other agencies around the world have stated that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine far outweigh the risks.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Who gets a vaccine, how, where and when?

April 13, 2021

Scheduling the administration of vaccines is like being an air traffic controller.

Protective Services: among the unsung heroes of COVID-19

April 12, 2021

Saskatchewan Health Authority protective services officers are among the unsung heroes of the pandemic in this province.

Fact Check: Questions and answers about vaccine

April 09, 2021

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

Research by Regina physicians could directly improve patient access

April 08, 2021

Pediatrician Dr. Susan Petryk and dermatologist Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis are both conducting research as part of the Clinician Research Support Program (CRSP).

Provincial forces combine to reach booking target

April 06, 2021

The health care version of the Saskatchewan way was front and centre when staff from multiple locations pitched in to help fill almost 3,000 immunization clinic appointments.

Encouraging letters help fill Kidney Health vaccination clinic

April 06, 2021

Good communication and teamwork are behind the success of a March 11 and 12 COVID-19 vaccination blitz at Regina’s Kidney Health Centre.

Regina experience a wake-up call for us to Make it Right

April 03, 2021

A message from Dr. John Froh, pandemic physician lead, SHA COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Faces of the Fight: Dr. Jason Gatzke, Swift Current

April 01, 2021

Saskatchewan is entering the worst phase of the pandemic right now. The COVID-19 variants are causing sickness and hospitalization in a younger age group than what we have seen thus far.

Take a drive through a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Immunization Clinic

April 01, 2021

See a Drive-Thru COVID-19 Immunization Clinic in action.

What to expect at a COVID-19 Mobile Immunization Clinic

March 31, 2021

Mobile clinics ensure vaccine access for people in more rural or remote areas, or those who are unable to travel for immunization.

What to Expect at a COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinic

March 30, 2021

Take a tour of a COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinic, which are by appointment only.

Physician deployment aids communities in need

March 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every physician in Saskatchewan, and as of last December, a new initiative is providing relief for those areas most in need.

Inside one of Saskatoon’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing centres

March 25, 2021

It’s called the COVID-19 drive-thru testing centre in Saskatoon, but it’s so much more.

COVID-19 vaccines for children

March 24, 2021

As the adult world waits for the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, it raises the question of if and when children will be immunized.

Jabs and joy: Patients thrilled with family medicine vaccination pilot

March 23, 2021

On March 6, the Family Medicine Unit (FMU) at Regina Centre Crossing achieved a provincial first by hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for its patients 80 and older.

COVID-19 Vaccine: My Drive-Thru Experience

March 22, 2021

Last week, with the AstraZeneca drive-thru opening to my age group in Regina, it was my chance to actually receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

French is important in Saskatchewan

March 19, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority recognizes French as the second official language of Canada and strives to deliver equitable services to its francophone clients.

Assiniboia staff strike balance in outbreak

March 18, 2021

Assiniboia Union Hospital Integrated Facility (AUHIF) successfully struck the delicate balance in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year.

A day for double-takes: Merlis Belsher gets vaccinated at Merlis Belsher Place

March 17, 2021

March 12 was a curious day for Merlis Belsher. He went to the facility which bears his name to get his COVID-19 vaccination.

NEO-Natal nursing pioneer and COVID-19 vaccine recipient: Ellen Ross

March 16, 2021

Ellen Ross has spent her fair share of time working in a health care environment, having begun her training to become a registered nurse in 1945.

Faces of the Fight: Chantal Kozinski, LPN

March 15, 2021

My name is Chantal Kozinski, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I work at the Turtleford Hospital, primarily in acute care and in the emergency department.

New isolation area strategic response to COVID-19

March 12, 2021

The creation of a new area at Pasqua Hospital for people suspected of having COVID-19 provides a safe place for patients to isolate.

COVID-19: So many vaccine options

March 11, 2021

There are similarities and differences between the COVID-19 vaccines, but they all work toward community immunity.

COVID-19 vaccine versus the flu vaccine

March 11, 2021

There are both similarities and differences between the COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine.

Living well with kidney disease

March 11, 2021

Meet Terran “Spanky” Keewatin, a band councilor on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, who has been on hemodialysis for five years.

Checking-in with Saskatchewan’s first COVID-19 vaccine recipients: Brittany Favel

March 10, 2021

Registered nurse Brittany Favel was the first person in Saskatchewan’s far north region to be vaccinated and she shares her vaccination experience.

SHA continues important accreditation work virtually

March 10, 2021

COVID-19 did not delay the accreditation efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), even though the pandemic came during the second year of a four-year accreditation cycle.

Checking-in with Saskatchewan’s first COVID-19 vaccine recipients: Dr. Jeffery Betcher

March 09, 2021

ICU physician Dr. Jeffrey Betcher was one of the first two people in the province to be immunized for COVID-19. We caught up with Jeff for his insights on his vaccination experience.

Walking in her mother’s footsteps

March 08, 2021

Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Registered Nurse Crystal Kuras let her manager at Tisdale Hospital know she was open to being redeployed.

Faces of the Fight: Carolyn Brost Strom, Registered Nurse

March 07, 2021

February 22 was quite possibly the best work day I have had in a very long time. Why? Because I did not have to deliver bad news today.

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.

In a year that no one could predict, Humboldt District Hospital Foundation was there

December 31, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority could not have risen to the occasion without our foundation partners and their ability to mobilize and support healthcare locally.

Faces of the Fight: Dr. Hassan Masri

December 31, 2020

COVID-19 has affected the health and the well-being of more Canadians than any other disease in recent history and in a very short time.

Technology solutions making difference for Communicable Disease Control (CDC) teams

December 30, 2020

What was previously a paper-heavy process has been converted to a more streamlined system, thanks to the ingenuity and flexibility of Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) staff in Regina.

Faces of the Fight: Rosanne Robin, Registered Nurse

December 29, 2020

My role as I see it is not just to be a tester but to also educate and try to lift some spirits.

What is surge planning? And what can I do to help?

December 28, 2020

Surge planning is when the health system in Saskatchewan prepares for an increase in demand for health care services.

Blood plasma trials: a message from Dr. Susan Shaw

December 23, 2020

Have you recovered from COVID-19? If so, you can help others currently battling the virus.

A week in ICU at the height of the pandemic

December 23, 2020

Last week was my turn to be the lead ICU physician in one of Saskatoon’s two adult Intensive Care Units.

Faces of the Fight: Dr. Marc Sheckter

December 22, 2020

As I write this, the first doses of vaccine are being administered to Saskatchewan health care workers. It’s the beginning of the end, but only the very beginning; the home stretch still feels very far away.

Faces of the Fight: Cassandra Leggott, Nurse Practitioner

December 21, 2020

As a primary care provider, I want to ensure primary care continues within the community as surge planning and capacity is increased for COVID-19 hospitalizations in Saskatchewan. We are still here, in some capacity.

Fact Check: What to expect when the SHA calls

December 18, 2020

Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of fears and confusion over COVID-19 and scamming people with phone calls.

Faces of the Fight: Jennifer Lowe, RN

December 18, 2020

When COVID-19 hit in March, I thought for sure my role in the COVID-19 fight would be in the medical ICU, but it has been in another trench - the phone trench.

This Christmas, give the gift of a next Christmas for those vulnerable to COVID-19

December 16, 2020

A message from Scott Livingstone, CEO, Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine

December 14, 2020

The recent announcement that COVID-19 vaccines would be available by mid-December is the positive news we all need right now.

Sending joy to those less fortunate

December 14, 2020

Care home residents in Melfort packed 34 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Inspiration shines in Tisdale

December 14, 2020

Melfort has “Hope” in lights outside its hospital; now Tisdale is encouraging health-care workers to “Shine.”

Faces of the Fight: Dr. Kevin Wasko

December 11, 2020

Dr. Kevin Wasko recently took to Facebook to share 10 truths about COVID-19 to help stop the spread of misinformation through social media.

Fact Check: Questions and answers, December 11

December 11, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) recently began answering common questions sent to its e social media and email accounts in a series called “You Asked…”

COVID-19: How to treat at home and when to go to the hospital

December 10, 2020

If I contract COVID-19, what should I do to self-treat at home? When should I go to the hospital?

EMS to begin peer-to-peer COVID-19 swabbing

December 10, 2020

Many contracted and SHA-operated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have offered to take on the additional role of providing peer-to-peer swabbing for COVID-19 tests.

Faces of the Fight: Lisa Sauder, RN

December 07, 2020

What do you need to see to believe that the health care workers around you are struggling to manage COVID-19?

Fact check: Questions and answers

December 04, 2020

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

How our understanding of COVID-19 is evolving

December 03, 2020

Since COVID-19 began making inroads across the globe, we’ve learned a lot about the still confounding virus and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Faces of the Fight: Dr. Jared Oberkirsch

December 02, 2020

I am worried for rural Saskatchewan. Complacency, political division and, in some cases, outright selfishness are leading our province down a dangerous road.

TAO Tel-Aide Francophone Helpline in Saskatchewan

December 01, 2020

There is no denying the fact that when in emotional and psychological distress, it is not easy to express your feelings. This is especially true when English is not your first language.

Ligne d’écoute empathique TAO Tel-Aide en Saskatchewan

December 01, 2020

Nul ne peut nier le fait qu'en cas de détresse émotionnelle et psychologique, il n'est pas facile d'exprimer ses sentiments. Cela est encore plus vrai lorsque l'anglais n'est pas votre langue maternelle.

Regina physician honoured by SMA

December 01, 2020

A renowned Regina physician was recently recognized for his decades of work in Saskatchewan pediatrics.

Fact check: Only those who take a COVID-19 test will get a call with results

November 30, 2020

Definite myth: People are getting calls that they are COVID-19 positive without having had a test.

Public reminded to seek appropriate care when needed

November 30, 2020

In today’s COVID-19 world, it can be hard to know whether you should stay at home, go to the doctor or seek emergency care when you are feeling ill.

The Swiss cheese model

November 24, 2020

With pandemic fatigue increasing, public health experts are reminding people of the importance of using personal safety precautions in an unusual metaphor: cheese.

COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: Weekly update

November 23, 2020

A weekly update on relevant COVID-19 statistics in Saskatchewan.

Hope shines in Melfort

November 20, 2020

A staff member at Melfort Hospital took it upon herself to shine a ray of hope from the facility into the community this week.

False positive test results possible, but unlikely

November 19, 2020

Although no test is 100 per cent accurate, the chance that you will receive a false positive result for your COVID-19 test is small.

COVID-19 Faces of the Fight: Andrea, ICU Nurse

November 18, 2020

We are tired. We are terrified. We need your help.

COVID-19 Alert App

November 18, 2020

The public is reminded that the Health Canada COVID Alert app is available to all Saskatchewan residents at no cost. It is another tool available to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 .

Message from the front line: Dr. Susan Shaw

November 13, 2020

I want to speak not as the Chief Medical Officer but as a critical care physician. I see what this virus is doing on our front lines.

Online event helps veterans keep flame alive

November 10, 2020

Residents of the Veterans Unit at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) in Regina are observing Remembrance Day a little differently this year.

Your Social Bubble: What it is and why it matters

November 09, 2020

What exactly is a social bubble and why should we care?

SHA partners with USask College of Nursing

November 06, 2020

USask College of Nursing students are helping the SHA with negative test callbacks for COVID-19.

Entire system involved in influenza immunization this season

November 04, 2020

If you’re asked if you want a flu shot during a medical appointment of any kind this flu season, don’t be surprised.

Saskatchewan’s healthcare workers to receive We Are Proud of You award

November 02, 2020

A Saskatoon organization has named all of Saskatchewan’s frontline healthcare workers as recipients of a special award.

SHA staff now required to mask in all areas of facilities

October 30, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) work force is now required to wear a cloth or medical face mask while in public or common areas SHA facilities.

Support for families grieving perinatal loss

October 30, 2020

Despite the global pandemic, a Saskatchewan organization continues to provide support for those facing Perinatal loss.

COVID-19 changes fall activities: Reminder

October 29, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many holidays looked already this year; now it’s about to change two very important autumn events – Halloween and Remembrance Day.

COVID-19 testing and you

October 28, 2020

If you’re wondering what to do in regards to your own COVID-19 situation, the best thing you can do is a little research.

Healthy eating at Halloween

October 27, 2020

Here are some tips on having a fun and festive Halloween while supporting healthy eating habits.

October fun in Esterhazy

October 26, 2020

There are some special Kitchen Witches at Esterhazy Centennial Special Care home that make October a spooktacular month for residents and other staff at the home.

Get a flu shot: it’s about prevention

October 23, 2020

"I get the flu shot every year because I really believe in prevention and health promotion," says Joyce Desjarlais, a retired RN who knows vaccines work.

How is COVID-19 changing how I get my flu shot this year?

October 22, 2020

Precautions are in place to keep people safe at flu clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When and where can I get my flu shot in Saskatchewan this year?

October 21, 2020

Everything you need to know about where and when you can get a flu shot this year can be found at 4flu.ca. There’s a page dedicated to finding a clinic near you.

Should I get a flu shot this year?

October 20, 2020

Yes. You should get a flu shot every year, especially this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the flu?

October 19, 2020

The flu, or influenza, is a common respiratory illness caused by a virus. It affects thousands of Canadians each year, mostly during flu season, which runs from November to April.

How to create a MySaskHealthRecord account

October 19, 2020

With a MySaskHealthRecord account, you can access your personal health information including laboratory test results, medical imaging reports, clinical visit history, immunization history and prescription history.

Volunteer helps keep Meals on Wheels rolling in Swift Current

October 06, 2020

Lara volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels in Swift Current every day in July and August.”

Avoiding confusion between 211 and HealthLine 811

September 28, 2020

Instead of dialing 811, some people have mistakenly dialed 211 for a COVID-19 testing referral.

Seasonal allergies in a time of COVID-19

September 24, 2020

Many of the symptoms of seasonal allergies and COVID-19 are similar, so how can you tell which is which? The following advice can help.

Who is a close contact?

September 23, 2020

We’ve heard a lot about tracking our contacts since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. But who do you count as a contact?

Patient experience COVID-19 survey launched

September 17, 2020

As part of the SHA’s commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care, a Public Experience COVID-19 survey has been launched.

Fact check: Temperature checks are not dangerous

September 17, 2020

Taking a person’s temperature with an infrared thermometer near their head risks is not damaging the pineal gland in the brain.

COVID-19 convalescent blood plasma clinical trial underway

September 15, 2020

A clinical trial is currently underway in Saskatchewan to see if blood plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19 help those who are currently fighting the virus.

Drive-through testing sites open in Regina, Saskatoon

September 10, 2020

All you need is a valid Saskatchewan Health Card and a vehicle to get a drive-through COVID-19 test in Regina or Saskatoon.

Daughter’s decision to donate organs changed course of mother’s life

September 03, 2020

Kailynn Bursic-Panchuk’s decision to become an organ and tissue donor is a big reason her mother, Sandra LaRose, keeps getting out of bed every day and doing her best to live a good life.

How to keep your family safe if you’re diagnosed with COVID-19

September 02, 2020

It’s a scenario that’s run through the minds of many parents over the past few months – how will they care for their children if they contract COVID-19?

If your child has COVID-19

September 01, 2020

It’s crossed the mind of every parent since the pandemic was declared earlier this year; how will I care for my child if he or she gets COVID-19?

COVID-19 testing: A child’s perspective

August 28, 2020

Taking a sick child in for a COVID-19 test can be stressful. The fear of the unknown to a child, and their parents, can create anxiety, especially if the child has symptoms that could be related to COVID-19.

Knowing your contacts a proactive precaution

August 26, 2020

Contact tracing is essentially detective work. It begins when someone tests positive for COVID-19. That person is asked to list, with as much detail as possible, where they have been and who they have been in contact with.

Classic car parade entertains Parkridge residents

August 24, 2020

Parkridge Centre, a long-term care home for more than 200 residents in Saskatoon, hosted its annual Car Show on August 17.

SHA staff support motel residents’ emergency move

August 21, 2020

Health care staff were on hand to help residents when they were suddenly required to move out of their homes in Saskatoon.

Flowers for health care workers

August 20, 2020

There’s a beautiful tribute to the efforts of the staff at the Regina General Hospital this summer.

Safety determines family presence in long-term care homes

August 17, 2020

Although family presence in Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) long-term care homes has been expanded, restrictions will be re-assessed in situations where the health and safety of residents is at risk.

Volunteers ensure meals delivered in Eatonia

August 14, 2020

A mother-daughter team of volunteers has made sure that, even during the pandemic, Meals on Wheels continues to be delivered in Eatonia.

Services connect Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients to providers

August 13, 2020

The many people in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Saskatchewan rely on virtual relay services to receive health care.

Summer programming with a twist offered in Prince Albert

August 12, 2020

It took some ingenuity, but even amidst the global pandemic, staff at Autism Services and Cognitive Disability Strategy in Prince Albert have been able to offer special programming to their clients this summer.

Regina physician nominated for Women of Distinction award

August 11, 2020

Dr. Sharon Leibel has been nominated for a YWCA of Regina Women of Distinction award in 2020.

When a positive COVID-19 test is not positive

August 10, 2020

False positive test results for COVID-19 are not common. But why do they happen at all?

Families share why their presence matters

August 06, 2020

A few residents shared why outdoor and virtual visitation has been special since some restrictions on family presence were lifted to enable residents of long-term care homes to visit with more family and loved ones.

Camping out at home: Staff bring the lake to long-term care home

August 05, 2020

staff at Jubilee Home in Lloydminster decided to bring the lake and campground to their residents by creating mobile, indoor camping cart filled with the best things about camping and visits to the lake.

The inside story of two viral investigators

August 04, 2020

Laurel Stang and LeeAnn Palazzo, both registered nurses, are contact tracers based in Regina, and can never be certain how people will react when they call.

Surprise parade brings joy to nursing home residents

July 31, 2020

Yorkton and District Nursing Home residents got a happy surprise when they learned on the morning of June 26 that a parade had been organized just for them.

Cornea donations on the rise in Saskatchewan

July 30, 2020

Saskatchewan’s commitment to improve provincial donation rates in the past year has led to a 150 per cent increase in cornea donations. This amounts to 125 donations in 2019-20, 75 more than in the previous year.

Cultural awareness training now part of staff orientation

July 29, 2020

In 2019-20, 95 per cent of newly hired employees – about 3,000 staff - received cultral responsiveness training as part of workplace orientation.

Safety drives pace of service resumption

July 27, 2020

On March 23, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) needed to pause non-urgent/elective surgeries, procedures and diagnostics in order to address the emerging COVID-19 pandemic care needs.

Donor program marks 30 years with riverbank

July 24, 2020

2019 marked thirty years of organ donation in Saskatchewan health care.

Volunteer’s hard work keeps Radville’s Meals on Wheels rolling

July 23, 2020

The province’s declaration of a State of Emergency for COVID-19 on March 16 set the wheels in motion for Anna Appelquist.

What to expect when visiting long-term and acute care sites

July 22, 2020

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding family and support people to take care when spending time with their loved ones.

COVID-19: Living in the new “normal”

July 21, 2020

Some people may be over COVID-19, but COVID-19 isn’t over for any of us.

The do’s and don’ts of wearing a mask

July 20, 2020

Non-medical and cloth face masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventative actions and physical distancing, especially in public settings.

A coordinated mental health approach during pandemic

July 17, 2020

COVID-19 has brought Michael Seiferling and Robert Stephenson closer together.

Bingo nights reborn at children’s hospital

July 16, 2020

Once upon a time, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Saskatchewan, patients at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon and their families would gather in one of the hospital’s family rooms once a week to play bingo.

Program helps francophone patients in Saskatchewan

July 15, 2020

If you are a francophone in Saskatchewan, you have access to a special service in Saskatchewan’s health care facilities, thanks to the Réseau Santé en français de la Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Network for Health Services in French).

Un programme pour venir en aide aux patients francophones en Saskatchewan

July 15, 2020

Si vous êtes francophone et résidez en Saskatchewan, vous avez accès à un service personnalisé dans le système de santé de la province grâce au Réseau Santé en français de la Saskatchewan (RSFS).

Housekeeping steps up to the challenge: Clean areas save lives

July 14, 2020

Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) Environmental Services staff have been on the front lines of this pandemic since the response to COVID-19 began in Saskatchewan.

Pandemic creates opportunity to expand ways Mental Health and Addictions care is delivered

July 13, 2020

Although the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant changes to how Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Mental Health and Addictions staff have provided services, care has continued to be available throughout urban sites.

Daughter grateful for loving support of home care team

July 10, 2020

“It is because of the wonderful organization of healthcare professionals that Mom has been able to remain in her home until now - thank you to everyone,” reads a thank-you note sent to the Regina Primary Health Care team.

HealthLineOnline.ca: a patient education and online support tool

July 09, 2020

HealthLineOnline.ca supports primary health care and empowers patients to take control of their own health while in their own homes.

What to expect in the ER during a pandemic

July 08, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed some practices and safety guidelines in Saskatchewan’s emergency departments, you can still expect the same professional care from emergency staff.

Balancing safety and connection in long-term care

July 07, 2020

Much of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been focused on keeping the most vulnerable among us safe from this virus – especially our patients in acute care and our long-term care residents.

Regina and area Home Care during COVID-19

July 07, 2020

While a few services were scaled back initially, the Regina homecare team has been able to resume most services.

Stepping up for her hometown: Carol Piche, Youth Wellness worker, La Loche

July 06, 2020

This spring, Carol Piche of La Loche was one of many local staff members filling different roles to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her community after an outbreak began.

Lloydminster staff offers mass immunization clinic

July 03, 2020

Schools closing prematurely this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant students who usually receive spring-time immunizations at school didn’t.

What is an outbreak?

July 02, 2020

The declaration of a COVID-19 outbreak is primarily used by Public Health to coordinate a response to the infection. It is not necessarily an indicator of risk to the public.

Lloydminster outbreak in May spurs mass testing for COVID-19 among health care workers

June 30, 2020

It was early May, and an outbreak of COVID-19 declared at the Lloydminster Hospital meant all staff and physicians would need to be tested, and fast.

Food services offers cultural cuisine

June 29, 2020

Sunday, June 21 was National Indigenous Peoples Day; to commemorate the occasion, SHA facilities planned special menus and food offerings unique to each community.

Eston Health Centre gets the spirit

June 29, 2020

Long-term care residents and staff in Eston were in high spirits June 15-19.

Stepping up for her hometown: Leona Janvier

June 26, 2020

It was a scary experience that has changed their community in many ways. When the COVID-19 outbreak hit La Loche in April, Leona Janvier put aside her regular duties to help others navigate her community.

COVID-19 paves the way for collaboration in Tisdale

June 25, 2020

Basic simulation drills designed to ensure the right care was in place for COVID-19 patients quickly morphed into a collaborative learning plan at Tisdale Hospital.

Motivation board inspires Assiniboia staff

June 24, 2020

In the midst of the challenges and uncertainty presented by COVID-19, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Assiniboia found a way to rally her coworkers and keep their spirits high.

Therapy dogs go digital

June 23, 2020

Murphy is no stranger to SHA facilities in Saskatoon. The eight-year-old English springer spaniel and his handler, Jane Smith, were once regulars at health-care sites in the city.

Child and Youth staff find novel way to reach ADHD parents during COVID-19 pandemic

June 22, 2020

When it looked like the pandemic was going to indefinitely delay information sessions for parents wanting information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), staff at Child and Youth Services (CYS) in Regina got creative.

Community Paramedicine program expansion in Prince Albert

June 19, 2020

With a recent increase in requests, the Community Paramedicine program in Prince Albert is being expanded temporarily.

Plasma donations may help treat COVID-19

June 18, 2020

Global efforts are currently underway to study COVID-19 convalescent plasma as a potential treatment for people dealing with the virus.

SHA COVID-19 Timeline Video

June 17, 2020

A video was created to highlight some of the key milestones for the SHA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic so far.

The right tool for the job: Rapid COVID-19 testing with GeneXpert®

June 16, 2020

When the Saskatchewan health-care system needed to get rapid results close to the patient to alleviate pressure on health-care facilities, it turned to the GeneXpert and its “point-of-care” testing capability.

Helping clients navigate new norms in children’s therapy

June 16, 2020

Staff in the Children’s Therapy Program in Yorkton have gone the extra mile to prepare children for the new normal that will be associated with appointments amidst COVID-19.

Partnership results in donation to Food Banks

June 15, 2020

moreOB partnership with Maternal and Children’s Provincial Programs nets donation for Food Banks.

Thank-you to Health Care Workers highlights video

June 15, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) would like to share its thanks for all of the gratitude we have received over the last three months

Demystifying testing: Why to get tested and what the test is like

June 12, 2020

We all know the importance of physical distancing and regularly washing our hands, but testing is also an essential component to controlling the spread of COVID-19.

Demystifying testing: Testing site procedures

June 12, 2020

Some may worry they’ll pick up COVID-19 from a testing site if they haven’t already got it. But it’s probably the safest place they could possibly be.

Demystifying COVID-19 testing: Knowing where to go and what to do

June 12, 2020

Testing and assessment sites for COVID-19 have been set up around the province so that if you need a test, there are fewer miles to travel to get one. There are also options including drive-in testing at some sites.

Tales from deployment: Laura Brown, Autism Spectrum Disorder consultant

June 12, 2020

Laura Brown was redeployed from her role as an Autism Spectrum Disorder consultant in mid-March to become one of three site coordinators for the COVID-19 testing and assessment site in Kindersley.

Crafter creates unconventional quilt

June 11, 2020

A long-term care resident in Langenburg has put his own unique spin on quilting.

Centenarians form Wise Women Wisdom Club

June 10, 2020

Membership in the Wise Women Wisdom Club at Langenburg Centennial Care Home is restricted to residents that have the distinction of being 100 years or older.

Four Directions answers the call

June 10, 2020

Staff at Four Directions Community Health Centre in Regina applied for a grant to help supply phones to vulnerable people in their care to allow them to stay in contact with medical advice and services.

U of S lends support through partnership with SHA

June 10, 2020

A longstanding partnership was strengthened recently when the University of Saskatchewan (USask) approached the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) with a willingness to assist in COVID-19 planning.

Field hospital development moving ahead

June 09, 2020

The vision of field hospitals first announced earlier this spring is coming to fruition in Regina and Saskatoon.

From the classroom to the front lines: Med students volunteer

June 09, 2020

Over 130 medical students from the University of Saskatchewan volunteer with SHA during COVID-19 outbreak.

Tales from deployment: Lori Anderson, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse

June 09, 2020

Lori Anderson traded wide open prairie for the forests of the north as she was redeployed to La Loche to help with contact tracing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Creating nimble system key to pandemic readiness

June 08, 2020

Planning for "what if" was the challenge the Saskatchewan Health Authority was facing in early March.

Provincial Lab’s COVID-19 test scores high in Canada

June 08, 2020

The Roy Romanow Provincial Lab (RRPL) in Regina recently ranked second in a study comparing the effectiveness of detecting SARS-CoV-2 in Canada's labs.

Langenburg residents treated to makeover and photoshoot

June 08, 2020

Aligning their physical appearance with their inner beauty was the focus of a special treat for residents of the Langenburg Centennial Care Home earlier this month.

Stroke Services and EMS: improving patient outcomes during COVID-19

June 05, 2020

If you’ve ever seen the FAST decal on the side or back of an ambulance unit in Saskatchewan, you’ve seen the result of a special partnership.

Innovations increase ambulance capacity

June 04, 2020

Saskatchewan has increased ambulance capacity province-wide to respond to community needs anywhere in the province.

Medical trainees launch Feeding Saskatchewan campaign

June 03, 2020

The Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan and the Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan have launched a Feeding Saskatchewan campaign.

Donations to virtual visitation help patients, residents, clients stay connected

June 03, 2020

Donatations of technology are helping patients, clients and residents connect with loved ones while visitor restrictions are in place due to COVID-19.

Sweet surprise for health care workers in Paradise Hill

June 03, 2020

Care home employees in Paradise Hill had a surprise on their doorstep when they arrived at work the morning of May 27.

Tales from Deployment: Sheri Warkentin, Registered Nurse

June 02, 2020

Sheri Warkentin’s world has been extremely busy since arriving in LaRonge on May 1, deployed as a Public Health Nurse to help with COVID-19 work in Saskatchewan’s north. The

When is a negative COVID-19 test not negative?

June 02, 2020

False negative results for COVID-19 may occasionally occur if the amount of virus, or viral load, in the person being tested is low.

SHA takes unique approach to combatting COVID-19 spread in La Loche

June 01, 2020

The SHA has completed a unique, community created, initiative to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in one of the hardest hit areas of the province.

Balcarres staff focused on minimizing disruptions

June 01, 2020

Recreation staff at Balcarres Integrated Care Centre are ensuring residents experience minimal disruptions to their daily routines despite COVID-19.

Autism team puts new spin on hopscotch

May 29, 2020

The Moose Jaw Autism Team took a unique approach to the age-old game of hopscotch to deliver programming to clients and families.

Pineview Pursuit – A COVID-19 Coping Strategy

May 28, 2020

The residents at Pineview Terrace, a long-term care home in Prince Albert, were struggling to keep busy, so staff created the Pineview Pursuit challenge for them.

Tales from deployment: KaSandra Kopytko, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

May 27, 2020

KaSandra Kopytko is normally found working in operating rooms in Regina. But since May 2, she’s been in La Loche, working as Mobile Testing team organizer.

Tales from deployment: Chrissy Munro, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse

May 27, 2020

Chrissy Munro’s work on deployment to La Loche has re-energized her passion for nursing.

Opening communication doors for those with hearing impairments

May 26, 2020

The pandemic has created new barriers for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and need access to health care, but apps and tablets are helping health care teams overcome those barriers.

New Joint Statement of Principles

May 26, 2020

Protecting the health and safety of healthcare workers, patients, clients, and residents remains a top priority for all involved in the Saskatchewan health care system.

Paramedics in a pandemic

May 25, 2020

COVID-19 has transformed the way healthcare is delivered, but paramedics are still most often the first line of defense a medical emergency.

Pandemic pulling on human resources

May 21, 2020

The SHA created labour pools to meet the demands of the changing service delivery environment during the pandemic.

Filling health care staffing needs during COVID 19

May 20, 2020

It sounds simple – operations defines an urgent staffing need, and our labour pools and supplemental resources teams try to fill it. But it’s a complex process.

Mothers celebrated with unique parades

May 19, 2020

Mother’s Day parades took place in several communities this year, a unique and creative solution to help maintain connections between residents and families during the pandemic.

Triple digits in the time of COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Turning 100 is a milestone, even more so while the world is in a collective quarantine.

Ensuring food security during COVID-19

May 14, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Food for A Day program is trying to make food security a little easier for Saskatoon’s most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remote presence robotics keeping Parkridge residents at home

May 13, 2020

Even before staying home became the new way to stay healthy, virtual care was making a difference to resident care at Parkridge Centre Special Care Home in Saskatoon.

A different kind of Mother’s Day

May 12, 2020

Clients of the Health Mother Healthy Baby program in Saskatoon received some special gifts of handsoap in May, in honour of Mother's Day.

Thank you, SHA: Messages of Solidarity

May 08, 2020

The SHA has received message from health care partners and some local celebrities. Watch them here.

ICU nurses' T-shirt initiative helps feed Regina kids

May 07, 2020

A group of Regina nurses have created a t-shirt with a local apparel shop to help feed children in need.

SHA’s Health System Readiness for COVID-19 Status Update

April 14, 2020

Updates relate to new information or work on the next phase of SHA’s pandemic response released April 8, 2020, located on the Government of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 website.

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.

Drawing from patients’ and families’ insights to improve care

December 31, 2019

In 2019, maternal and children’s care staff at sites in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert committed to making program improvements through experience-based co-design.

Regina Chronic Pain Clinic to expand services

December 30, 2019

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding the services of the Regina Chronic Pain Clinic from 1.5 days to five days a week by March 2020.

Cumberland Health Clinic hosts Blue Christmas Memorial

December 23, 2019

An evening of remembrance also served as an opportunity for healing for residents of Cumberland House during the first annual Blue Christmas Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 11.

Raising kids in a digital world

December 20, 2019

Planning and participating in screen-free activities is one way for families to minimize the use and impact of screen time on children.

Hugging program results in surge in volunteer applications at JPCH

December 19, 2019

The launch of the No Baby Unhugged program earlier this month has resulted in an overwhelming number people applying for volunteer positions at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH).

Parking at Saskatoon hospitals

December 18, 2019

Patients and visitors to Saskatoon City Hospital (SCH) or St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH) have two options to pay for parking.

The belles of the ball

December 17, 2019

A team of Saskatchewan Health Authority nurses boogied their way into the top spot at a local dance contest, all while fundraising for health services in the community.

Meals on Wheels volunteers needed in Moose Jaw area

December 16, 2019

Volunteers are vital to supporting the Meals on Wheels program, and more are needed in Assiniboia, Lafleche and Moose Jaw.

Residents in Leader have new way to show gratitude

December 13, 2019

Long-term care residents in the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility had a new way to show their gratitude at Thanksgiving.

SHA recognized for transition project

December 12, 2019

Saskatchewan’s Health System Restructuring Transition Team was recognized recently for leading the transition to a single health authority.

Maple Creek toy challenge a success

December 12, 2019

This fall, Maple Creek nurses challenged local RCMP members to a toy collection to benefit the Salvation Army.

Tips for managing holiday stress

December 11, 2019

Tips to help manage feelings of depression, anxiety and stress this Christmas season.

Regina Paramedics Movember success

December 09, 2019

November is no ordinary month for the paramedic team in Regina. Every year, for the past several years, many of them have joined the Movember movement, raising awareness and funds for men’s health.

2019 Research Showcase a Success

December 06, 2019

The 2019 Research Showcase was held in Regina on November 21. This annual event is designed to celebrate high-quality research from across the province, and to recognize its role in improving patient care and the health of our communities.

Equestrian Therapy helps long term care residents

December 05, 2019

when recreation therapists at the South West Integrated Health Facility (SWIHF) were looking at new therapy programs for their long-term care residents earlier this year, equestrian therapy was a natural fit.

SaskHealth celebrates SHA’s 2019 achievements

December 02, 2019

Our second year as a single health authority has been eventful and challenging and, at the same time, has seen tremendous progress.

Three firsts in one surgery for Melfort doctor

November 29, 2019

Dr. Erin Beresh achieved not one, but three firsts in the Melfort Hospital Operating Room (OR) on Saturday, November 10. Of historical significance, Beresh was the surgeon on the first all-female surgical team to operate at the Melfort Hospital.

Did you know you can donate your eyes?

November 27, 2019

Did you know that after death, you may be able to donate a portion of your eyes and give the gift of sight?

Prince Albert project improving surgical patient outcomes

November 26, 2019

A special project underway at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is enhancing recovery for patients following colorectal surgery.

SHNB pays tribute to oldest, longest-stay patient

November 25, 2019

Mike was a treasure at Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB), where he had been a resident for 59 years. Mike died on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 89.

Accreditation Survey – November 24-29

November 22, 2019

Accreditation Canada Surveyors will be in our facilities evaluating our programs, services and processes used to deliver care from November 24-29, 2019.

Melfort resident oldest person in province

November 20, 2019

There were more candles than cake as Melfort resident Reita Fennel officially turned 112 years old today and claimed the title of being Saskatchewan’s oldest resident and Canada’s second oldest resident.

Making the most of your healthcare provider visit

November 19, 2019

Are you best prepared to ensure both you and your healthcare provider get the most out of your appointment time?

Geriatric day hospital improves patient health

November 18, 2019

"They gave me my life back, they really did,” said Keith Martin of the Geriatric Evaluation and Management program.

Genetic Counsellors help make informed decisions

November 15, 2019

Did you know Saskatchewan’s team of seven genetic counsellors work alongside medical geneticists to help provide the best care and support to patients and their families affected by genetic conditions?

MAID provides lessons in living

November 13, 2019

Death has taught Michelle Fisher a lot about living.

Veteran receives Métis Nations’ highest honour

November 12, 2019

Ninety-five year old George McKay, a former resident of Cumberland House, was presented with the Order of the Métis Nation in July in recognition of his service in the Second World War.

Four Directions Brings Connected Care to the community

November 06, 2019

The Regina Central Health Network celebrated a major milestone in the delivery of community-based care on Oct. 29 with the grand opening of the Four Directions Community Health Centre.

Swift Current clients getting better access to cardiac care

November 04, 2019

Lives of about 150 Swift Current-area clients with cardiac device implants changed for the better in January 2019 when Swift Current’s Cardiac Lab began offering this service.

What is a dyad?

November 01, 2019

You may have heard the term “dyad leadership” at some point over the past two years since the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) was formed. But what is a dyad? And how does it make health care in Saskatchewan better?

Horses therapeutic for long term care residents

October 31, 2019

Long-term care residents in Carrot River and Nipawin recently enjoyed therapeutic interaction with horses.

Spooked about sugar?

October 30, 2019

Here are some tips to keep you (and your kids) happy this Halloween!

Program provides comfort, support for pregnant women

October 29, 2019

The Indigenous Birth Support Worker program is a collaboration between the SHA, Dumont Technical Institute and the Saskatoon Tribal Council. The grads will soon provide comfort and doula support to women and families from around Saskatchewan.

New facility gets a lot of grins

October 24, 2019

The Moose Jaw Family Wellness Centre celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 ushering in a new era of collaborative services and a focus on supporting the wellness of children and families in the community.

RUH and Saskatoon stroke program receives Acute Stroke Distinction

October 24, 2019

Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon achieved Acute Stroke Distinction status from Accreditation Canada in October 2019.

Prince Albert bar owners and staff supported with Naloxone training

October 22, 2019

As part of an effort to address opioid overdoes, the SHA and AIDS Saskatoon have teamed up to provide Naloxone kits to management and staff of bars and lounges in Prince Albert.

Flu brings year of pandemonium to Prince Albert family

October 21, 2019

After the trials of the past year, Randeen Tomiak and her family are getting the flu shot this year.

Melfort surgeon first winner of national rural surgical excellence award

October 18, 2019

The Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) has named Melfort surgeon Dr. Adeyemi Laosebikan the first recipient of The G. William N. Fitzgerald Award for Excellence in Surgery.

Perinatal loss parent and family support evening planned

October 18, 2019

An Evening for Bereaved Parents and Families Coping with Perinatal Loss will be held in Regina on October 24.

How to get to the new Children's and Adult Emergency Departments from RUH main mall

October 17, 2019

Watch this video to find your way from RUH main mall to the new child and adult emergency departments.

Saskatoon’s Community Health Centre at Market Mall improves patient care

October 17, 2019

The Community Health Centre at Market Mall opened almost a year ago to support individuals 50+ with complex health care needs and chronic conditions.

Rural cancer patients accessing care closer to home

October 16, 2019

Rural cancer patients are accessing care, treatment and support closer to home thanks to the Community Oncology Program of Saskatchewan (COPS).

What’s happening with the newly-opened space in RUH?

October 15, 2019

The move of services into the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital has left large empty spaces – approximately 115,000 square feet – within RUH. So what’s going to happen to that vacated space?

Art therapy pilot program enriching lives

October 11, 2019

A successful partnership with the Art Gallery of Swift Current for the delivery of art therapy to long term residents in that community has led to expansion of the program to facilities in Herbert, Maple Creek, Shaunavon and Eastend.

Yellow carnations encourage conversations about mental health

October 10, 2019

Education, awareness, advocacy against social stigma, and positive affirmations. That is the focus of the Tisdale Suicide Awareness Committee’s yellow carnation campaign for World Mental Health Day on October 10.

Provincial Community Recovery Team improves quality of life for clients

October 09, 2019

When Murray Hubick met Ross,* he was not in a good place. Ross was panhandling and sleeping on the streets, after having been banned from every shelter in Regina for bad behaviour.

Flipping burgers for furniture and flower pots in Melfort

October 07, 2019

Two years of flipping burgers and feeding colleagues has paid off for Melfort Hospital staff who recently completed landscaping and furnishing their outdoor patio.

Donated Breastmilk now available at Moose Jaw Hospital for Newborns

October 04, 2019

There’s no question breastmilk it is the best source of nutrition for newborn babies, when it’s available.

Parkridge resident honoured as special guest at high school football game

October 02, 2019

When Michelle Regehr graduated from Marion M. Graham Collegiate in Saskatoon, she had no idea that 26 years later she’d find herself on a football field watching her alma mater play.

Community paramedicine pilot receives permanent funding

September 25, 2019

The success of a one-year community paramedicine pilot to prevent emergency room visits and hospital admissions has resulted in permanent funding for the Prince Albert program.

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