Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
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Sask. doctors oppose changes to assisted death bill
The association representing Saskatchewan doctors is disappointed that the Senate has decided to amend Bill C-14, the proposed legislation around assisted dying. According to the Saskatchewan Medical ...
Jun 09, 2016
Computers cause delays at Saskatoon labs
The Saskatoon Health Region has a computer issue in their lab computer system. It means there are longer lineups at the Dynacare locations. It started on Sunday when the region when to fulfill their r...
Jun 09, 2016
Legislation introduced for private 2-for-1 CT scans in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a step closer to allowing patients to pay for CT scans. During the spring election campaign, the Saskatchewan Party promised more choice to patients if re-elected. It made a commitment...
Jun 09, 2016
With no federal assisted-dying law, Sask. docs will rely on provincial regulations
A 2015 Supreme Court ruling is set to become the law of the land when it comes to doctor-assisted dying in Canada -- but Saskatchewan physicians will still be bound by provincial regulations. The high...
Jun 06, 2016
Sunrise Health Region answers questions about Preeceville ER
The Sunrise Health Region (SHR) is speaking about the suspension of the Preeceville emergency room (ER) and acute care services. A rural doctor shortage has forced the shutdown until at least the fall...
May 31, 2016
Sask. cyclotron begins supplying patients with isotopes
The cyclotron at the University of Saskatchewan has produced its first radioisotope and will soon start supplying patients. Health Canada has not only approved the isotopes, but the equipment has begu...
May 27, 2016
Uncover the Cure Cocktail Party raises big money for good cause
The 9th annual Uncover the Cure Cocktail Party held at Wascana Golf and Country Club was hailed another success. The event, hosted by News Talk Radio's John Gormley, raised $79,300 which is used to pu...
May 26, 2016
Sexually-transmitted case not confirmed as Zika in Sask.
Saskatchewan does not, officially, have its first case of sexually-transmitted Zika virus. In March, the province announced that it had its first suspected case of sexually-transmitted Zika after a wo...
May 25, 2016
Loss of doctor forcing Preeceville to lose ER services
Stacey Strykowski is losing a lot more than an emergency room. Strykowski's family lives just a few blocks from the Preeceville hospital, choosing that location because her son, Jackson, suffers from ...
May 19, 2016
Second mental health expert testifies in Kellie Johnson murder trial
Hallucinations drove Kellie Johnson to kill her five-year-old son, the chief forensic psychologist for the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford told a Saskatoon courtroom Wednesday. Johnson's def...
May 18, 2016
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