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CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Saskatoon City Hospital emergency department expands hours
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the Saskatoon City Hospital emergency department will increase its hours of operation starting Sunday. In a statement sent Saturday afternoon, the SHA said starting June 29, the emergency department will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 'The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has made progress in stabilizing its physician staffing and is taking a phased approach in resuming SCH ED's full operational hours,' SHA said in the statement. This follows a temporary reduction in hours announced earlier this spring, during which the emergency department operated from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to physician availability constraints. Since February, the Saskatoon City Hospital emergency department has operated with reduced hours, with several extensions due to ongoing physician availability challenges. The SHA says this phased approach aims to provide better support across Saskatoon's emergency departments during the summer months, while work continues on the planned addition of 109 acute care beds at Saskatoon City Hospital. The SHA says it remains committed to a full resumption of hours at Saskatoon City Hospital in the coming months.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
New courtyard unveiled at Regina General Hospital
Staff, patients and their families will now be able to enjoy a new courtyard space at the Regina General Hospital. (Angela Stewart/CTV News) Staff, patients and their families will now be able to enjoy a new courtyard space at the Regina General Hospital. The transformed courtyard was made possible through a partnership between the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the space has been completely refreshed for those visiting, working at or using the hospital services. The space offers seating for those at the hospital, mural artworks created by local artists, enhanced lighting, and security. The SHA says there was a strong need to update the space. '[Its] important to have some place where people can go to gather. Both our staff and patients and the families that we serve,' Sheila Anderson, vice president of Integrated Regina Health for the SHA, told CTV News. 'Often they're dealing with some really stressful event or are the most vulnerable and it is nice to have a space that is really safe.' The HRF contributed $50,000 to the project.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Regina Urgent Care Centre to have reduced hours on Saturday
Regina Urgent Care Centre is seen in this file photo. On Saturday, the Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will have reduced hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), anyone with a medical emergency while the UCC is not operating, should call 911 or go to the emergency department at the Regina General Hospital or Pasqua Hospital. Those who need non-emergency medical care are advised to call HealthLine 811, visit a walk-in clinic, or connect with their pharmacy, the SHA says. The UCC will return to its regular hours of operation on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
LIVE @ 1:30: Sask. to provide wildfire update after extended period of minimal fire growth, repatriation
Sask. gives wildfire update following week of minimal fire growth, evacuee repatriation. Watch LIVE here. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and Premier Scott Moe will provide an update regarding the wildfire situation in the province on Friday at 1:30 p.m., after a week that saw minimal fire growth and a large number of evacuees repatriated to their communities. The update can be watched live at the top of this article. On Thursday around 7,000 evacuees, mostly from the La Ronge area, began returning home as crews have been able to take advantage of recent rainfall and attack nearby wildfires more aggressively. While evacuees from more than 30 communities have or are returning home, the province also said the La Ronge Health Centre emergency department has reopened, after being closed due to the mandatory evacuation in the area. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, acute and long-term care patients will begin returning to the facility on Monday, June 16. Mental health supports will also become available starting Monday. As of Friday morning, 19 wildfires are burning in Saskatchewan, according to the SPSA. Six are not contained. Saskatchewan has seen 258 wildfires so far in 2025, well above the five-year average of 147. Of those fires, approximately 44 have been caused by lightning. The remaining are human caused and are divided into several categories. Recreation – Caused by recreational activities such as fishing, picnicking, hiking or quadding. Resident – Accidental fire caused by people or machines related to agriculture or related to normal living in a forested area. Industry – Caused by land clearing, harvesting or power distribution. Incendiary – Arson, a device is used to cause a wildfire for the 'purpose of mischief.' The province noted that many human-caused fires are accidental – with SPSA believing 30 fires have been intentionally set – including the Ditch02 Fire near Weyakwin. A total of 290 values (structures, other types of property) have been lost due to wildfires. The SPSA expects this figure to increase to over 400 as damage continues to be assessed by teams in the field. -More to come... -With files from David Prisciak
CBC
13-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Possible Hepatitis A exposure reported at Regina McDonald's
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reporting potential Hepatitis A exposure at a McDonald's in east Regina. A food handler at the McDonald's location at 2002 Aurora Boulevard was reportedly at risk of transmitting the virus to food served there from May 25 to June 5. The SHA says anyone worried they may have been infected should call 811 to reach the Saskatchewan HealthLine to be assessed for symptoms. If eligible, they can receive a vaccination against Hepatitis A from local health services. They are also advised to monitor for symptoms for up to 50 days. Symptoms of Hepatitis A include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. It also may cause jaundice, which is the yellowing of the eyes and skin. The risk of transmission for the virus is very low, but it is still possible.
