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Sask. syphilis numbers still growing, with 639% increase since 2019
By Susan McNeil The rate of syphilis cases in Saskatchewan has seen a massive jump since an outbreak was first declared in 2019. Dr. Ibrahim Khan, regional medical officer of health for Indigenous Ser...
Mar 03, 2023
Unions want voices heard after federal health-care deal reached
The Saskatchewan government announced Wednesday it has formally accepted Ottawa's offer of increased health-care funding. The deal includes a one-time, $61-million investment into health care for the ...
Mar 02, 2023 Barbara Cape, president of SEIU-West. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan reports decrease in COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations
The number of COVID-related deaths and hospitalizations dropped in Saskatchewan over the past two weeks, while the total number of confirmed COVID cases remained relatively stable. According to the Co...
Mar 02, 2023
Sask. man in hospital after stroke in Arizona, denied coverage from Blue Cross
By Nolan Kowal A Saskatchewan family is coping with an insanely high medical bill and other expenses after a man suffered a stroke while in Arizona and was denied medical coverage. Louis Lamothe of Ha...
Mar 02, 2023 Louis Lamothe (left) is dealing with several medical complications after suffering a stroke while in Arizona this winter with his wife Arlene Lamothe. (Rebecca Fee/submitted)
'It isn't enough:' Merriman says Ottawa not meeting health-care obligation
Saskatchewan has accepted the federal government's offer of increased health-care funding, but the provincial health minister says it falls short of Ottawa's obligation. The funding boost includes a o...
Mar 01, 2023 Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Recruitment push adding to Saskatchewan's health-care ranks
Fifteen registered nurses from Philippines are preparing to start work in Saskatchewan. According to the Ministry of Health, the nurses are currently working through a "bridging" program to ensure the...
Feb 23, 2023
COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, cases decline in Saskatchewan
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all trending downward in Saskatchewan. According to a report from the Ministry of Health covering the period from Jan. 29 through last Saturday, the pro...
Feb 16, 2023
NDP leader unhappy after bat caught in Regina hospital NICU
With health-care staff already overworked, they shouldn't be tasked with catching unwanted visitors on top of their normal duties. That's how Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck said she feels after se...
Feb 09, 2023 (Carla Beck/Twitter)
Health-care union leader sees need for increased funding
The prime minister's proposed increase to health-care funding is a "good first step," according to the head of a Saskatchewan health-care union. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a $196.1-billion...
Feb 09, 2023 Barbara Cape, president of SEIU-West. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe says Ottawa has 'no interest' in being full funding partner on health care
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says it's clear Ottawa has "no interest" in becoming a full funding partner on health care. Moe's comments follow a commitment the federal government made Tuesday to inc...
Feb 08, 2023 Premier Scott Moe (980 CJME file photo)
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