Women ages 40+ in Saskatchewan can now book a BreastCheck screening mammogram. Expanding eligibility means earlier detection and better access to care for 76,000 more women across the province.
Learn more at https://t.co/JyJJjoDXvF
What was up at the SHA in June? A snapshot:
* Celebrating orthoptics
* EMS & RUH cardiologists partnership making a difference
* PA Victoria Hospital & Regina Long Term Care home construction milestones
* Indigenous Cultural Recovery prgm
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Knowing your HIV status is an important step in protecting your health.
Free HIV self-test kits are available at locations across Saskatchewan, offering a convenient and confidential way to test.
Find a self-test kit location near you at https://t.co/Xi0p1B7U8Q
Additional evening appointments and newly introduced Saturday clinics will be available for families in the Saskatoon area for Child Health Clinic services. Learn more: https://t.co/md3Eu5KMbT
Nurse practitioner contracts are expanding access to publicly funded primary care, strengthening team-based care and supporting the goal of connecting every Saskatchewan resident to a primary care provider by the end of 2028.
Learn more at https://t.co/ijOYldaDFo
Construction of the La Ronge LTC Home has reached 75%. The new facility will feature 80 private rooms with washrooms – an increase of 64 beds, shared living areas, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, a serenity room and traditional healing space.
More at https://t.co/Iw2Pisip4g
Construction of the Regina Specialized LTC Home is 25% complete. The 240-bed facility will be home for seniors and residents with complex long-term care needs.
The home, located south of Sask Polytech, is part of our commitment to add 600 LTC beds in Regina.
The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will have reduced hours on Saturday, June 6, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and it will be closed on Sunday, June 7.
Regular hours of operation of 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. resume on Monday, June 8. More: https://t.co/YGOqf1geY0
As the evacuation order for the RM of Shellbrook has now been lifted, today (June 2) the Saskatchewan Health Authority has commenced the process of returning patients & long-term care residents to the Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook. https://t.co/GurSMqkzLn
What was up at the SHA in May:
• National Nursing Week
• ICU expansion begins at RUH
• Sacred Spaces opens at Heartland Hospice
• Paramedic services week
• Highlighting improved heart attack response times
More: https://t.co/u1bgxh5Y0j
The SHA is working with the SPSA and community partners to safely evacuate 53 patients and residents from the Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook as a pre-emptive action due to risks from wildfires. Read more: https://t.co/FJ5iwRseUn
The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Health Authority has approved a record $5.59 billion operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year; an increase of 5.05% over last year. A capital expenditure plan of $596.72 million has also been approved. https://t.co/5i9UMGmcl2
The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will���operate with reduced hours on Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24, opening from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will return to its regular hours of operation of 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 25. More: https://t.co/puiCtvJYHc
SHA now shares emergency service disruption updates 2x daily (9 a.m. & 4 p.m.), 7 days/week. See the latest updates and more information: https://t.co/ELotI8PLMr
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions to reduce their risk of exposure to ticks. The risks are higher in areas with tall grass, brush, and wooded areas. https://t.co/9W6rHrQ08n
The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will operate with reduced hours on Sunday, May 10, opening from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Regular hours ( 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) resume on Monday, May 11. More: https://t.co/p86wO7IusI
A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed in an employee at The Saskatoon Club located at 417 21st Street East in Saskatoon. The period of potential exposure for customers & staff of this establishment is Feb 25 to March 18, 2026. More: https://t.co/v844rD4f8D
Eligible individuals at high-risk of severe COVID-19 illness have access to an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine until June 15/26. Moderate to severe immunocompromised adults/children remain eligible for primary immunization w/ 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine. https://t.co/2HOLu3zDGN
What was up at the SHA in Apr:
• Regina Breast Health Centre 1st anniversary.
• Elders bring comfort & care to patients.
• Murals for dementia residents.
• Recognizing care - Dr. Royeppen & PA lab.
• 2nd mammography screening trailer launched.
More: https://t.co/u1bgxh5Y0j