Health

Youth vaping surges in Saskatchewan as province lags on tabacco reform

Saskatchewan is falling behind in efforts to reduce tobacco use and youth vaping, prompting renewed calls for stronger public health policies and provincial action.According to the latest Canadian Stu...

Apr 11, 2025

Two new cancer drugs approved for use in Sask., offering more treatment options

Two new cancer medications have been approved for use in Saskatchewan.The provincial government announced the expansion of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's oncology drug formulary in a new release thi...

Apr 06, 2025

Organ and tissue donation advocates ask Saskatchewan to wear green April 7

Before being wheeled into surgery, Larry Labbe made a promise to himself and to God. Eight months ago, he underwent a double lung transplant and when he emerged over six hours later, he came away with...

Apr 06, 2025

Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan

The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: ...

Apr 03, 2025

Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off

For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are...

Apr 02, 2025

Healthcare workers speak out about burnout concerns

Dexter Mercer, a medical radiation technologist (MRT) at the Battlefords Union Hospital, had worked a 50-hour stretch of multiple shifts when the accident happened. "On yet another return to the hospi...

Mar 31, 2025

To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments

**This story was updated on April 1 to include comments from the Ministry of HealthFrom time to time, Shelley Gordon needs to adjust her medication. She has a thyroid condition and on occasion needs a...

Mar 31, 2025

Measles exposure risk in N.Battleford and Saskatoon

If 10 people are in a room that previously had a person in the infectious period of measles and had coughed in it, nine of those people would become infected. The disease, one of the most contagious i...

Mar 27, 2025

Provincial government ends PST exemption for vaping products

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation on Tuesday that will remove the exemption on PST for vapour products.Starting on June 1, the standard six per cent PST will be charged to all vapo...

Mar 25, 2025

Requests for Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips surge in Sask.

Recent overdose warnings in Saskatoon and Prince Albert due to contaminated drugs appear to have more people on high alert.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said from March 1 to March 16, 1,360 free T...

Mar 25, 2025