Tag Archives: Health
Chances of Canadian virus outbreak low, says official, as China widens lockdown
The chief medical officer says Canada's chances of getting a coronavirus outbreak is low as China locks down more cities in an effort to contain its spread. Dr. Theresa Tam says as of Thursday there a...
Jan 24, 2020
Jump!
Things are not always what they seem. Here I am jumping into a pool of water in Costa Rica. Looks like fun, eh? Doesn’t look like a big deal., does it? Now watch this one… To me, this was...
Jan 19, 2020
Health authority provides update on influenza numbers
The number of cases of lab-confirmed influenza dropped during the second full week of 2020.According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, there were 174 cases in the week of Jan. 11. That was down fr...
Jan 17, 2020 Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords
Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...
Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Regional HIV outbreak progressively normalizing
Health professionals in the area say fewer patients are being diagnosed with HIV after an outbreak was declared late last year. Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, medical health officer with Saskatchewan Health Au...
Jan 15, 2020 (Dreamstime/149316381)
Influenza virus strikes earlier than usual
The notice of the influenza outbreak at Northwest Lodge was lifted in late December but seniors, people with underlying health conditions, compromised immune systems and caregivers are still at risk. ...
Jan 14, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Steph on Meditation!
The meditation teacher didn’t give me any change when I paid for my meditation class. When I asked about it, she said the change has to come from within. Lord knows I’ve tried. I keep tryi...
Jan 12, 2020
E-cigarettes in the spotlight as province prepares for regulations
The United States has announced it will ban most flavoured e-cigarettes. And as Saskatchewan's own vaping regulations are set to take effect this spring, a local retailer says it's high nicotine conte...
Jan 07, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Unplug your nose! 🏊♀️
Welcome to 2020! I’m excited to re-appreciate all that is going well and to welcome new opportunities, are you? What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar on New Year’s Eve?He got ...
Jan 05, 2020
Alberta reports first severe vaping-related lung illness to Public Health Agency
EDMONTON - Alberta is reporting its first case of a severe vaping-related lung illness. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, says the province is monitoring the situation and ...
Jan 02, 2020