Health

Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. "We are experiencing a temporary supply di...

Aug 18, 2023

A&W hosting 15th Burgers to Beat MS Day

For the 15th time since 2008, A&W's across Canada are supporting those with Multiple Sclerosis.A&W has once again partnered with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to bring Burgers to Be...

Aug 17, 2023

Cash lottery could turn dreams into reality for potential winner and BUH Foundation

The largest capital campaign taken on by the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is ramping up with the launch of its $100,000 Cash Lottery.In a media release the foundation said: "With 36 dra...

Aug 14, 2023

Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation

Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...

Aug 10, 2023

Saskatchewan centre to have dedicated door, space for mental health patients

Inside a new health centre in Saskatchewan's capital will be a space solely for people urgently requiring psychological help.And, from the outside, it can be accessed through a dedicated door. It's wh...

Aug 07, 2023

300 residents of Fond du Lac evacuated due to wildfire smoke

As wildfire smoke near their community intensifies, approximately 300 members of Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation have been evacuated.According to a statement Tuesday night from Chief Kevin Mercredi, the...

Aug 02, 2023

Federal government struggling to get rid of millions of extra COVID-19 rapid tests

OTTAWA - The federal government is sitting on a stockpile of 39 million extra rapid tests for COVID-19 and is struggling to get rid of them without chucking them in the trash, an internal Health Canad...

Jul 29, 2023

Sask NDP accuse gov't of hiding problems in health care

The Saskatchewan Party's Ministry of Health is responding to a leaked memo by the NDP showing that the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been closed for weeks.Official Opp...

Jul 27, 2023

BUH to see operating room upgrades; surgical services temporarily postponed

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) will see its surgical services temporarily postponed while upgrades are underway to the operating room. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced plans for...

Jul 20, 2023

La Ronge residency training program successful in recruitment, retainment of local doctors

Six medical resident students have arrived in La Ronge to gain valuable experience on their path to becoming doctors. The La Ronge Rural and Remote Residency Training Program is led by site director D...

Jul 11, 2023