Health

$250K for ML Hospital Foundation following gala and memorial tree

The memory of a beloved Meadow Lake doctor shines on through the stars hanging off a memorial tree. The idea to start a tree fundraiser had been ruminating in Iris Lay's mind for a number of years. "T...

Dec 02, 2024

Melfort doctor receives four month suspension after admitting to unprofessional conduct

A Melfort doctor has been suspended for four months after admitting to two charges of professional misconduct. The Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has suspended Dr. Robert Steffen be...

Nov 29, 2024

Every moment a gift: epilepsy community fights for new drug

Kim Ebert has had to have conversations with her Regina-based family members most mothers never imagine having. Her son Cody Holgate was diagnosed with epilepsy as an infant. He has multiple types of ...

Nov 28, 2024

First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country's first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says the risk to the general population remains low.The agenc...

Nov 23, 2024

385 patients die waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan; Think Tank calls for healthcare reform

A Freedom of Information request made to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is revealing that 385 patients died while waiting for surgery during the 2023/24 period.While this number reflects a slight...

Nov 21, 2024

27 per cent of Sask. children living in poverty

The increased cost of living is leading to an increased number of children living below the poverty line with a significant number of those in Saskatchewan and even more the further north it goes. Mig...

Nov 20, 2024

U.S. health officials report first case of new form of mpox in a traveller

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.The person had travelled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern...

Nov 16, 2024

Doctors in La Ronge diagnose 27 cases of scurvy

Within the last six months, doctors in La Ronge have treated 27 cases of scurvy, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province's North.It started with a sharp observation from...

Nov 14, 2024

'Work to be done': Cockrill takes over as health minister

Jeremy Cockrill is into day two into his new health portfolio and he said he's excited. "It's another challenge but I do love a challenge so we're looking forward to get into it," he said. Newly re-el...

Nov 08, 2024

Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital radiothon

Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon prese...

Nov 06, 2024