SASKATOON (March 21, 2006) – Tune in to The Health Show on Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m., Shaw TV 10, as we focus on the facts you need to know about the next pandemic influenza. The show will:
• Define what a pandemic influenza is
• Provide information on past pandemic influenzas
• Explore the cycle of a pandemic
• Discuss how businesses should prepare for potential impacts
• Discover how the Government of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Health Region have been planning for the pandemic
• Find out what you can do to prepare for the next pandemic
This week's special guests consists of a panel of experts from the Government of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Health Region who will talk about the how each of their organizations are planning for the pandemic.
Appearing in this special edition are: Dr. David Torr, Deputy Medical Health Officer, Saskatoon Health Region; Tim Hillier, Director of Education, MD Ambulance; Ray Unrau, Emergency Measures Coordinator, City of Saskatoon; Garnet Matchett, Emergency Measures Coordinator, Health Emergency Management, Saskatchewan Health.
Watch this special edition of The Health Show, Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. on Shaw TV, Channel 10 in Saskatoon (repeated Sunday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.).
The Health Show, with host Cynthia Block, is your award-winning source for local health information from health care professionals you know and trust. Mid-way in its fifth season, more than 50 shows have been produced highlighting various services and programs provided by the Saskatoon Health Region with more than 500 health care professionals and community members participating in the various show segments.
The Health Show's fourth season can be seen on the Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) Mondays at 8:30 p.m. SCN is available on Cable channel 12 Regina, channel 7 Saskatoon, channel 9 Prince Albert, channel 453 Express Vu, Channel 352 Star Choice, and channel 19 SaskTel Max. Please check your television guide or visit www.scn.ca for the channel number in your area.
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Editors: For more information, please call
Kerilyn Voigt, Saskatoon Health Region, Corporate and Public Affairs Adviser, (306) 655-3386
Saskatoon Health Region
"Healthiest people, healthiest communities, exceptional service."
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