1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (592+ words) The kitchen at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan has received a new food delivery system to help improve meal service for patients, residents and community members. The equipment was recently purchased through support from the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation during…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (533+ words) Supporters of St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation got the chance to see how their contributions are making a difference during a special donor appreciation tour held July 30. The event followed the grand opening of the hospital's new MRI scanner and offered…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago   (478+ words) Thousands of Saskatchewan health care workers represented by CUPE 5430 could be moving closer to a potential strike vote as contract negotiations continue between the union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO). The issue returned to the spotlight after…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (672+ words) What began as one family's vision to improve health care in southeast Saskatchewan officially became a community reality as supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of MRI services at St. Joseph's Hospital. Standing before supporters, Walkom reflected on the journey…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (371+ words) SaskEnergy is reminding residents that carbon monoxide exposure can occur year-round and is not limited to the heating season. "Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that can cause flu-like symptoms," said Alana Johnson, director of strategic communications for…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (413+ words) Nearly 70 menstrual hygiene products will be distributed locally after Shoppers Drug Mart's annual Pad It Forward campaign wrapped up in Estevan. The national initiative encourages customers and staff to donate period products, which are then provided to local organizations supporting…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (567+ words) As southeastern Saskatchewan moves through the hottest part of the summer, health officials are reminding residents to take precautions against both extreme heat and wildfire smoke. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a public service announcement warning that prolonged high…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (272+ words) St. Joseph's Hospital is preparing to mark a major milestone in healthcare for southeast Saskatchewan this week with the official grand opening of its new MRI unit. The celebration, scheduled for July 30, will recognize the successful completion of the St....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (329+ words) A heat warning now stretches across much of southern Saskatchewan, including Estevan, as Environment Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan continue to warn residents about the health risks associated with prolonged high temperatures. The yellow heat warning, updated Saturday, now…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (255+ words) Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the southeast as we're expected to reach some extreme temperatures this weekend. Daytime highs are expected to be in the low to mid-thirties, and combined with the overnight temperatures being in the…...