Beginning Monday, the Moderna bivalent booster dose will be available to certain adult groups at Saskatchewan Health Authority vaccination clinics and participating pharmacies.
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Antidepressant shortage alarms Saskatchewan patients with mental illnesses
The shortage in Canada of bupropion, a popular prescription antidepressant, has been stressful for patients with mental illnesses and the people who care for them.
New HIV strains in Saskatchewan lead to faster progression of illness
A new report has found that mutated HIV strains in Saskatchewan are creating a quickly advancing illness among certain people.
Saskatchewan judge rejects $20M class action settlement with Oxycontin maker
Justice Brian Barrington-Foote of Regina’s Court of Queen’s Bench released a decision stating that he was not satisfied the settlement was “fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the class as a whole.”
Breaking the cycle: How northern Saskatchewan is rallying to end suicide
Holly Toulejour, a social worker from the Dene High School in La Loche, Sask. is drawing attention to a suicide problem she says has long been present in her community, only now she believes it is getting worse. CBC | Health News
Without sports, Saskatchewan chef de mission for Indigenous Games would be 'in jail'
Mike Tanton makes one thing very clear: sports saved his life. “I wouldn’t be here at all. I’d probably be in jail to tell you the truth. It kept me out of a lot of trouble. And it kept my mind focused and surrounded by good people. That was the key thing,” he said. Now […]
Saskatchewan nurse appeals $26K fine for Facebook post
A Saskatchewan nurse who was hit with $ 26,000 in penalties for a Facebook post criticizing her grandfather’s palliative care is appealing the decision to the Court of Queen’s Bench. CBC | Health News
Study calls for more-detailed data on Saskatchewan suicide rates
A new study says inadequate suicide data and tracking in Saskatchewan is skewing rates and prohibiting effective suicide prevention strategies from being developed. CBC | Health News
