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Health Authority set to announce action plan to address hospital overcrowding
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is getting set to announce Tuesday an action plan to address capacity issues at Saskatoon hospitals. Over 100 emergency department staff signed a letter to the ...
CKOM News
Nov 14, 2023
Health Authority plans to announce Tuesday a plan to address overcrowding at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon (650 CKOM)
Biggar relieved to see ER reopen after nine-month closure
The mayor of Biggar says the community is thrilled that the local hospital's 24-hour emergency services are up and running again, seven days a week. "It's just the greatest relief we could've ever ima...
Libby Gray
Oct 27, 2022
Biggar & District Health Centre (Town of Biggar)
'We don't know what to do:' Doctor shortage plagues Regina clinic
Saskatchewan's doctor shortage has left clinics around the province with more patients than they can handle, and the manager of a Regina medical centre says everyone is feeling the added pressure. Cur...
Libby Gray
Oct 24, 2022
Saskatchewan Penitentiary hit with COVID-19 outbreak
Once again, COVID-19 has found its way inside the walls of a Saskatchewan prison. Five inmates have tested positive for the virus at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Correctional Servic...
CKOM News
Sep 16, 2022
Located about one kilometre west of the city of Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Penitentiary has been in operation since 1911. (paNOW staff)
Mayor says residents are scared as hospital service disruption continues in Kamsack
Health is no laughing matter, but Kamsack's mayor offered a bitter chuckle when asked about the state of the town's hospital. Nancy Brunt said there are no acute care beds open in Kamsack right now. T...
Libby Gray
Sep 15, 2022
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Children's fever medication in short supply, likely into winter months
A shortage of acetaminophen for children and infants is a scary reality Saskatchewan parents are currently facing. Stephanie Yeboah, manager of Nanogram Pharmacy, said the shortage of the drug, in bot...
Libby Gray
Aug 26, 2022
Stephanie Yeboah, manager of Nanogram Pharmacy, says there's a shortage of liquid and chewable acetaminophen for children and infants right now. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Six infants stillborn in Sask. syphilis outbreak
By Susan McNeil An increase in syphilis in parts of Saskatchewan has led to the stillbirths of six babies, according to the medical officer of health for Indigenous Services in Saskatchewan. Dr. Ibrah...
paNOW
Jul 29, 2022
Saskatoon health advocate saddened after Roe v. Wade overturned
A Saskatchewan sexual health advocate said she's saddened by the news that Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the United States Supreme Court. Heather Hale, executive director of Saskatoon Sexual Heal...
Libby Gray
Jun 24, 2022
Saskatoon Sexual Health. (Google Street View)
Long COVID is 'emerging public health crisis'
While people who have COVID-19 can be contagious for as long as 10 days, the symptoms for some are lasting months or even years and that is poised to be a big burden on Saskatchewan. "I think this is ...
Lisa Schick
Jun 10, 2022
Martensville, Warman asking for help with health-care woes
Martensville and Warman are in an odd position when it comes to health care, according to one of the few doctors still practising there. Dr. Allison Adamus was at the legislature on Wednesday, as a gu...
Lisa Schick
May 05, 2022
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OPINION: Regina Pats coach sets poor example after loss to Moose Jaw
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Young players deserve coaches who teach them how to lose with dignity. The Pats have the opposite.
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