June 2, 2026

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In this issue:

Public Service Announcements and News Releases

Return of Evacuated Parkland Integrated Health Centre Patients and Residents to Shellbrook
New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Acute Care Tower Reaches 50 Per Cent Milestone
No edition of SHA Rounds on June 4, 2026

SHA CARES - Living our Values

How Orthoptists help your eyes work together
Paramedic reflects on how improved heart attack response protocol saved his life

Recognition and Appreciation

Pride Month - safe care is for everyone
June is ALS Awareness Month in Canada

Staff Information

LifeSpeak Platform Upgrade - A Better Experience is Coming
Helping, Understanding, Giving (HUG) Grant Funding
Code of the Month: Code Silver
eHR Viewer Access to patient-uploaded Health Care Directives (HCDs)

Notice Board

NEW: Sessions for Home Care Staff: Client Intake (Home Care Referral Management Module)
Registered Social Workers Provincial Community of Practice: Liability Insurance
Library Lunch and Learns - May to August
Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion - Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations
NEW: Advancing Cultural Safety Together
Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)
SHEPP Pension Information Webinars
Continuing Medical Education

Public Service Announcements and News Releases

Return of Evacuated Parkland Integrated Health Centre Patients and Residents to Shellbrook

As the evacuation order for the RM of Shellbrook has now been lifted, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has commenced the process of returning patients and long-term care residents to the Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook.

On Friday May 29, 2026, 53 patients and residents were pre-emptively evacuated due to wildfire risk in the area, and were transferred to facilities in Prince Albert, Melfort, Tisdale, Unity and Porcupine Plain. Patients, residents and families will be informed about their specific plans for repatriation to the Parkland Integrated Health Centre, with transfers occurring throughout the day today, and will be completed by Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The Parkland Integrated Health Centre remained open for emergency and primary health services during the evacuation and is now reopened for acute inpatient care and long-term care.

“Patient safety will always be our top priority, and we would like to thank our patients, residents and their families for their understanding and patience during the evacuation,” said Derek Miller, Chief Operating Officer of the SHA. “We are grateful to our staff and physicians for their collaboration and care throughout the evacuation process. Thankfully, the immediate risk presented to the community was avoided, and we are grateful for the efforts of our partners, including the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency in coordinating a robust response to wildfire risk in the area.”

As normal service delivery returns, the SHA would like to thank all the fire fighters for their hard work as well as the community and other partners for their ongoing support, including the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, the Town and RM of Shellbrook, local SHA teams, Emergency Medical Services, and many others who were instrumental in supporting the safe and coordinated transfer of patients and residents.

For more wildfire information and mental health resources, please visit webpage below:

🌐Wildfire and Evacuation Resources

New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Acute Care Tower Reaches 50 Per Cent Milestone

Construction of the new Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (PAVH) acute care tower has reached 50 per cent completion and is progressing on schedule.

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Evacuation of Patients and Residents from Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is working closely with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), and community partners to immediately and safely evacuate 20 acute care patients and 33 long-term care residents from the Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook as a pre-emptive action due to risks from wildfires.

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No edition of SHA Rounds on June 4, 2026

SHA Rounds will not be published on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Regular publication will resume on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Please plan your submissions accordingly.

SHA CARES - Living our Values

For Bradie Thoumsavanh, an Orthoptist at the Eye Care Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital, explaining what she does for work often comes with a few questions. Orthoptists work alongside Ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat disorders related to eye movement and how the eyes work together.

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After 30 years as a paramedic, Derek Lamb found himself on the other side of a life-threatening emergency in 2024, waking in the middle of the night with crushing chest pain.

Thanks to a collaboration between Cardiology at Royal University Hospital and Medavie Health Services West, patients who call 911 with a suspected heart attack can now bypass the emergency department and get life-saving treatment faster.

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Recognition and Appreciation

This Pride Month, Saskatchewan Health Authority reaffirms what we believe every day. That safe, respectful, and compassionate care belongs to everyone. Every patient. Every family. Every member of our team.

June is ALS Awareness Month in Canada

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, ALS leads to loss of muscle control, impacting movement, speech, swallowing, and eventually breathing. While there is currently no cure, research and community support continue to improve quality of life and offer hope.

Upcoming walks are taking place across the province to ensure the ALS Society of Saskatchewan can continue to provide support, services, equipment, advocacy and resources to individuals and families living with ALS.

Together, we can raise awareness, support those impacted, and move closer to a future without ALS.

🌐Events - ALS Sask

Staff Information

LifeSpeak Platform Upgrade - A Better Experience is Coming

LifeSpeak is launching a new and improved platform that will provide staff with enhanced access to wellness, mental health, and personal development resources. Over the coming weeks, staff will receive emails and resources with more information and instructions on how to access and use the platform. If you have any questions or difficulties accessing the platform, please submit a "MyWellbeing Inquiry" case.

Helping, Understanding, Giving (HUG) Grant Funding

Do you have an idea that could improve patient comfort, enhance the hospital experience or support staff wellness at Royal University Hospital (RUH)?

The HUG Fund — Helping, Understanding, Giving —supports patient-centred projects, comfort items, wellness initiatives and other ideas that positively impact patients, families and staff.

Applications are reviewed twice per year, with the next intake deadline coming up on July 24, 2026.

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Code of the Month: Code Silver

June’s Code of the Month highlights Code Silver: Active Assailant. Staff are reminded to take immediate actions to reduce risk, using Run, Hide, Fight principles as appropriate to the situation. Staying aware of your surroundings and acting quickly to remove yourself from danger are essential during these events. See the June Code of the Month poster for additional information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Emergency Management (HEM) team at SHA.HEM@saskhealthauthority.ca

📄 June Code of the Month

eHR Viewer Access to patient-uploaded Health Care Directives (HCDs)

Providers and staff with access to the eHR Viewer can now view Health Care Directives (HCDs) uploaded by patients through MySaskHealthRecord (MSHR). Building awareness with the public will be the focus throughout the summer months.
Access to HCDs in the eHR Viewer enables provincewide sharing at any time and helps care teams deliver goal-concordant care. HCDs should inform shared decision-making conversations; patients with capacity can change or revoke directives at any time so confirming documents are current remains best practice.

For more information visit the links below:

For technical support contact the Service Desk at 1-888-316-7446 or servicedesk@eHealthSask.ca.

🌐Access eHR Viewer

Notice Board