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Hindley takes over as Health Minister

WEB00:04:51. REGINA - The new Minister of Health in Saskatchewan is counting on his former experience as Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, …

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Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer …

WEBThe Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care is expected to revise that advice later this month, but the cancer society says it's ultimately up to the …

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More or Less: Showing support for Mental Heath

WEBThe theme for Mental Health Week 2024 is Compassion Connects. “We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an …

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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard

WEBHealth Minister Mark Holland rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, May 6, 2024. Holland says he isn't convinced by the rationale used …

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Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, …

WEBOTTAWA — The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government …

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SHA announces action plan to address hospital overcrowding

WEBSASKATOON - Saskatchewan Health Authority have announced their plans to address the urgent overcrowding situation in Saskatoon’s hospitals. SHA officials …

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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard …

WEBOTTAWA — The federal health minister says he isn't convinced by the rationale used to deny independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services …

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No room for racism in Sask. health care, says government

WEBMinister of Health Everett Hindley was grilled on the subject Monday afternoon during Question Period by the new NDP MLA for Regina Coronation Park …

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Health council volunteers sought

WEBThe Ministry of Health is seeking people to fill important volunteer public representative positions on 26 self-regulating health councils in Saskatchewan. The …

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B.C. drug deaths reach 192 in March; Ottawa approves request to

WEBFederal Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks announced Tuesday that Health Canada had approved B.C.'s request to again prohibit the use of …

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Vaccinations available at Frontier Centre, North Battleford

WEBTHE BATTLEFORDS — Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Frontier Centre in North Battleford for this …

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SHA expanding online booking to include some lab services

WEBThe online booking system was designed to meet all Saskatchewan Health Authority security standards, policies, and controls in order to provide a safe, secure …

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There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in …

WEBNDP health critic France Gelinas said the government needs to work with doctors to address the issues that are driving physicians out of family medicine. "Over …

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Health clinic returns to Lafleche

WEBAddressing primary health care needs accounts for 80 per cent of all interactions in the system, and will improve services for this part of the province. “Prior to …

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B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may cause …

WEBHealth B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may cause more drug deaths VANCOUVER — The executive director of the Vancouver Area …

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New physician in Unity

WEBThe Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the arrival of a new physician to serve the residents of Unity and surrounding area. Dr. Manizheh Hassan …

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Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law

WEBThe province said it believes only seven people have been fined under the law and that hospitals are responsible for the administration of fines. Health Minister …

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Canada's health care system one of the worst in the world

WEBCanada's health care system one of the worst in the world. Despite having the second-highest spending per capita on health care, Canada ranks dead last in timely …

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

WEBSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.. The Dallas-based company, which operates …

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Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national …

WEBKenya's Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha said the doctors had proved to be better negotiators than the government side, adding that they had put up “quite a …

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to launch sweeping health …

WEBEDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is set to take scalpel and bone saw to Alberta's $17-billion health-delivery system in 2024, while simultaneously scrambling …

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New Brunswick says bill to force people into drug care shelved …

WEBNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs delivers the state of the province speech in Fredericton on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The New Brunswick government …

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