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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recovering addict grateful for opportunity to give back

January 03, 2019

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

Patient advisor asks patients, staff if they’re doing everything possible to improve care

December 13, 2018

Patients, clients, residents and family members from across the province are playing a pivotal role in co-designing the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to ensure the health care system is centred on patient needs.

Patient advisor plays role in move to open family presence

December 06, 2018

Mary Ann Ardell says one of her proudest moments as a family advisor was when visiting restrictions were removed from Royal University Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in 2010.

Consulting patients, families “one of best things that’s happened”: patient advisor

December 04, 2018

Having patients and families take part in improving health care just makes sense to Wendy Kopciuch, a Regina-based patient and family advisor.

Patient advisor says contributions valued, opinions respected

November 29, 2018

Patient advisor sees huge potential for standardizing services

November 22, 2018

Patients* and the family members of patients from across the province are playing a pivotal role in co-designing the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to ensure the health care system is centred on patient needs.

Whiteboards help communication in Davidson

November 08, 2018

Whiteboards have been installed in all patient and resident rooms at the Davidson Health Centre thanks to a group of dedicated patient advisors.

Patient advisors share vision of health care in Saskatchewan

November 01, 2018

What does Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) look like in Saskatchewan? Patient advisors, staff and physicians came together to determine just that.

Patient representatives are vital for quality improvement

August 28, 2018

Vanessa Langan had not considered that she would be invited to sit at the table with health care decision makers from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).