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From the grandpa who rakes the diamond to the parent coach in soccer and the mom cutting flags around little waists, Sar...
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Another 16 internationally trained doctors now practising in rural Sask.
The Saskatchewan government says it's making progress finding physicians to practise in rural areas of the province, where some communities have been dealing with a serious shortage of doctors and hea...
Sep 21, 2023
Sask. microbiologist says Calgary E. coli outbreak marked by odd toxin
The E. coli outbreak connected to hundreds of cases at 11 daycares in Calgary was marked by an unusual toxin. Microbiologist Joseph Blondeau joined CKOM and CJME's John Gormley on Wednesday to explain...
Sep 20, 2023
Seizure and epilepsy unit opens at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital
A new unit at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital is dedicated to helping those who suffer from epilepsy or other disorders that cause seizures. According to the Ministry of Health, the $2.2-million...
Sep 14, 2023
Portable pediatric MRI coming to Saskatoon children's hospital
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI is coming to Saskatoon's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. A total of $1 million was raised to foot the cost of the machine. Half that amount was raised thr...
Sep 12, 2023
Health officials prepare for triple-threat flu season
Influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are all expected to be major factors this year. Dr. Johnmark Opondo, communicable disease medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Author...
Sep 12, 2023
Saskatchewan Polytechnic adding training seats for medical technologists
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is expanding the number of training seats available for medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and medical radiologic technologists (MRTs) in the province. In a media release...
Sep 11, 2023
City warns of blue-green algae blooms in Regina's retention ponds
Blue-green algae could be blooming in Regina's retention ponds, and the city is warning people - and pets - to stay away. According to the city, a lack of rain and higher-than-average temperatures hav...
Sep 08, 2023 The City of Regina says blue-green algae could be blooming in retention ponds around the city. (Water Security Agency)
SHA embarking on national tour to promote health-care careers in Sask.
As Saskatchewan struggles with an ongoing shortage of health-care workers, two agencies are about to embark on a national tour to promote employment opportunities in the province. From Sept. 22 throug...
Sep 07, 2023
Mental health app for farmers seeing success in Saskatchewan
As farmers get out into the field for harvest, it's important to have discussions around mental health. Megz Reynolds is the executive director of the Do More Agriculture Foundation. She said the stre...
Aug 31, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. sees increase in rabies cases
By Susan McNeil An increase in the amount of rabies cases in Saskatchewan has prompted a public health warning advising people get themselves and their pets vaccinated. Dr. David Torr, medical health ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 4
8:30 - Executive members of the federal public service have also returned to work full-time in the office today. We chec...