West Nile Season 2010 – Protect yourself once again
There have been no human West Nile Virus (WNv) cases reported and no positive mosquito pools (trapped mosquitoes that are tested for infection). One bird has tested positive this week, which confirms the virus is present in the Region. The mosquito species that carries West Nile virus has been recorded in numbers that warrant extra precautions. Personal protective measures are recommended.
See the following for information on West Nile virus, how to protect yourself and current surveillance conditions:
Saskatoon Health Region signed the provincial Health and Safety Leadership Charter in June 2010, joining other provincial employers in a public commitment to be a part of the solution to Saskatchewan’s injury epidemic.
The charter is an effort from Safe Saskatchewan and Work Safe Saskatchewan, bringing business leaders together to improve the lives of people, enhance the economic environment for business, and save millions of dollars in health and social costs.
Sharing gratitude Nestor Fortuna is a special care aide working at Stensrud Lodge. He recently wrote to manager of nursing, Cathy Marshall to express his appreciation of the care he received in 6300 Neurosciences at Royal University Hospital.... read more
Saskatoon Regional Health Authority has approved a balanced annual operating budget of $912.4 million for 2010-11. This budget includes measures to deal with a $25.4 million shortfall in funding... read more
Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan Site Validation
The Saskatoon Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has formally approved Royal University Hospital (RUH) as the preferred site for the new Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan (CHS). The CSH site validation panel made the recommendation at the Authority’s public board meeting on June 9, 2010 with the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors providing preliminary approval on July 29, 2010.
A new Aboriginal Health Strategy document was presented to the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority by Strengthening the Circle on May 28, 2010. In creating the strategy, 34 community focus groups were conducted with feedback being received from 671 Aboriginal people.
More information on Strengthening the Circle and the strategy is on the Aboriginal Health Strategy page.
Saskatoon Health Region named nationally among best employers for new Canadians
Saskatoon Health Region is proud to be named nationally among the top 35 Best Employers for New Canadians... News Release
Saskatoon Health Region faces $24 million shortfall
in 2010-11 budget
The Government of Saskatchewan delivered the 2010-2011 provincial budget on March 24, 2010. The result is a $24 million shortfall for Saskatoon Health Region. To explain the impact of the budget shortfall, Health Region President and CEO Maura Davies sent the following message to physicians, staff and volunteers:
The Government of Saskatchewan has a plan to transform surgical care for patients.
The Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative will strive to improve surgical patients' care experience and ensure that within four years, no one in the province has to wait longer than three months for surgery.
The Saskatoon Health Region, as a publicly funded organization, must adhere to transparency and accountability standards. Key to this process is measuring our performance.
Career Planning Tool On-Line
Are you or is someone you know:
thinking of a career for the first time?
looking for a new direction?
seeking a job today?
Spread the word -- the SHR career planning website is designed to help youth, new grads and seasoned professionals join our team!
Visit the website and see its unique features, dynamic choice and rich information available.
Use the Green Pages!
The Green Pages, now contained in the SaskTel Saskatoon and Saskatoon and District telephone directories, list contact numbers for our programs, services and facilities across the Region.
Found just between the Blue Pages (government) and the Grey Pages (web addresses) the Green Pages connect you to the health services you need, urgent or elective, from home care to hospitals.
provincial employers in a public commitment to be a part of the solution to Saskatchewan’s injury epidemic.
Found just between the Blue Pages (government) and the Grey Pages (web addresses) the Green Pages connect you to the health services you need, urgent or elective, from home care to hospitals.
