The Offical Opposition Health Critic in Saskatchewan had a firsthand experience with some of the problems Saskatchewan’s healthcare system is having. Vicki Mowat went to the Emergency Room at the Regina Pasqua Hospital after having sharp pains in her abdomen. Mowat said before even seeing a doctor, she was told she would be in a […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced a $6.8 billion investment in healthcare. Apart from that investment, an increase of $21.6 million will address the surgical backlog issue, $12.5 million in new funding for 11 additional ICU beds, and a $4.9 million increase for CT and MRI scans. Seniors in the province will see a $17 million […]
The Land of the Living Skies is having trouble keeping and attracting doctors. Over the last five years, the number of active practitioners (GP) in the province has decreased from 955 to 900. In that same timeframe, the number of licensed GPs has increased by 73. However, though a GP is licensed, that does not […]
The union in charge of health care workers is not pleased with the Provincial Government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s plan to cut down on the surgical backlog caused by COVID-19. Yesterday, both parties announced a plan that would cut into the 35,000 people currently awaiting surgery in the province. The plan includes: Perform an […]
Someone who has become a face of the pandemic in Saskatchewan is stepping down from his job, The Saskatchewan Health Authority says CEO Scott Livingstone is stepping down from his position effective immediately and will be replaced on an interim basis by Andrew Will. He has served in a number of executive leadership positions in […]
New legislation has been introduced to protect the health workforce, patients and families. The legislation, which makes amendments to the Public Health Act, 1994, is set to provide the ability to create and enforce safe access zone around hospitals. Health Minister Paul Merriman said it’s important that the people coming into healthcare facilities are protected. […]
Inside of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the provincial opposition brought forward an example of how Saskatchewan’s cancelled health care services has affected one family in the province. The family of 11 year old Helen was present to ask questions of when the services would confirm the nature of an unknown illness. Helen’s father, Graham […]
Provincial health minister Paul Merriman was under the spotlight Wednesday as he answered questions on the government’s response to COVID-19—one that many feel has failed the province as the healthcare system has been knocked to its knees with fears of it collapsing altogether remaining strong. Despite the current situation, Merriman would not apologize for the […]
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for lockdowns in Saskatchewan and Alberta to protect their “crumbling” health-care systems. Both provinces are setting hospitalization records for COVID-19, with intensive care capacity running slim. CMA President Dr. Katharine Smart has written an open letter in which she is urging the federal and provincial governments to take immediate […]
The provincial opposition would like to see the Saskatchewan government call in reinforcements to aid with the healthcare system before its too late. The NDP suggested the provincial government follow the lead of other provinces like Alberta who have made a plan to call in Canadian Forces. Opposition Health Critic Vicki Mowat explains that the […]
