Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Health officials prepare for triple-threat flu season
Influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are all expected to be major factors this year. Dr. Johnmark Opondo, communicable disease medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Author...
Sep 12, 2023 Dr. Johnmark Opondo with the Sask. Health Authority says officials are preparing for what could be a big flu season. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic adding training seats for medical technologists
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is expanding the number of training seats available for medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and medical radiologic technologists (MRTs) in the province. In a media release...
Sep 11, 2023 The provincial government is funding the expansion of medical technologist training seats at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. (infoaboutcompanies.ca)
SHA embarking on national tour to promote health-care careers in Sask.
As Saskatchewan struggles with an ongoing shortage of health-care workers, two agencies are about to embark on a national tour to promote employment opportunities in the province. From Sept. 22 throug...
Sep 07, 2023 Health Minister Everett Hindley says Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan has seen success in the year since it first launched. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Mental health app for farmers seeing success in Saskatchewan
As farmers get out into the field for harvest, it's important to have discussions around mental health. Megz Reynolds is the executive director of the Do More Agriculture Foundation. She said the stre...
Aug 31, 2023
Sask. sees increase in rabies cases
By Susan McNeil An increase in the amount of rabies cases in Saskatchewan has prompted a public health warning advising people get themselves and their pets vaccinated. Dr. David Torr, medical health ...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo 140492835 © Javier Alonso Huerta | Dreamstime.com
How to help prevent the spread of illnesses at school
Without fail, it seems like within the first few weeks of being back in school, people start getting sick. As Saskatchewan students prepare to go back to school, a health expert wants to remind studen...
Aug 22, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Smoky Saskatchewan air can put pets at risk, experts say
Much of Saskatchewan is still under special air quality alerts as wildfire smoke drifts into the province, and that can make life challenging for pets as well as people. Cathy Dick, a clinical instruc...
Aug 16, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
SHA declares whooping cough outbreak in Preeceville region
An outbreak of pertussis — more commonly known as whooping cough — has been declared in the Preeceville area. The Saskatchewan Health Authority issued the advisory Friday for the region. P...
Aug 11, 2023
Weyburn mom battling CRA in court over CERB repayment
While caring for her sick mother and dealing with her own health issues, Tressa Mitchell was also being asked by the Canada Revenue Agency about the eligibility of her Canada Emergency Response Benefi...
Jul 20, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan reaches 2,000 COVID-19 deaths
The province has reached a grim milestone. According to the latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report from the Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan has recorded 2,000 COVID-19 death...
Jul 20, 2023
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