All links are best viewed in Google Chrome. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a section. | - Message from CEO Andrew Will and COO Derek Miller on tragic incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
| - Premier Moe on hand to celebrate opening of more acute care beds
- New Heart Function Clinic in Yorkton improves access for patients in East-Central Saskatchewan
- Construction begins on new Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge
| - Volunteers bring comfort and connection across SHA
- Celebrating Canadian Intensive Care Week
| - Truth and Reconciliation in Social Work Practice – Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Create Meaningful Change
| - Celebrating Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) Week 2026
- Celebrating Respiratory Therapy (RT) Week
- National Infection Control Week
| - Share Your Stories - Living Our Commitment to Each Other: Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) Newsletter - September 2026
- Gifts from the Land to Community: A Northern Saskatchewan Food Resource
| - Participate in Assessment of Provider Preference in Using Tinzaparin in Patients with Renal Dysfunction survey
| - NEW: Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007)
- Drug Formulary Policy and Procedure revisions
- Responding to an Unwell or Injured Person on SHA Grounds Policy revisions
| - New Provincial Clinical Forms
- Insulin Dose Adjustment
- Assessment of the Lower Limb-General and Advanced
| Events - Ethics Exchange - Topic: Medical Assistance in Dying Fall 2026 Update
- Ask the Expert Webinar: Defining and Designing a Balanced Life
- Community Screening - SEWÂTSIWIN: They Are Sacred
- Saskatchewan Transfusion Symposium
- Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation - Breast Health Centre Silent Auction
- National Health Ethics Week Sessions
Professional Development - Free online suicide prevention training
- Privacy Training – Foundations in MyWork
- LEAP Training Sessions
- ECHO Autism SK - Supporting Mental Health Across the School Years
- Continuing Medical Education - Webinars, Conferences, and Courses
| The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) extends our sincere condolences to everyone impacted by the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright. We are grateful to the health-care teams and emergency responders who came together quickly to support the response. Saskatchewan-based resources were part of that effort, including ground ambulance teams, STARS and Saskatchewan Air Ambulance, with staff supporting patient assessment, care and transport in Alberta. We also want to recognize and thank many of our team members who supported the response efforts and stepped forward, demonstrating once again the compassion that defines our care, every day. Following the incident, the SHA worked closely with our partners in Alberta and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health to prepare for the possibility that patients may need to be transferred to Saskatchewan. Teams across the province assessed capacity and were prepared to receive patients if required. Ultimately, no patients were transferred to Saskatchewan. We also extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who responded during an incredibly difficult situation and to our partners in Alberta for their leadership, decisive response, and collaboration. Major incidents require health systems to respond quickly and collaboratively, often across organizational and provincial boundaries. We are proud of the Saskatchewan teams who contributed directly to the response in Alberta, as well as those who worked behind the scenes to ensure our system was ready to provide additional support if needed. We know first-hand the complexities and challenges that come with responding to major emergency incidents. We have a deep appreciation for each of you who step forward without hesitation in these moments, and every day, with skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication. We are incredibly grateful for each of you. | Public Service Announcements and News Releases | From left: Premier Scott Moe, Minister of Health Jeremy Cockrill and SHA Chief Operating Officer Derek Miller were on hand in the space that will be renovated into the Acquired Brain Injury unit at Saskatoon City Hospital. | Premier Moe on hand to celebrate opening of more acute care bedsOn October 20, Premier Scott Moe and Minister of Health Jeremy Cockrill joined SHA Chief Operating Officer, Derek Miller, Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation CEO Steve Shannon, SHA foundation partners and other SHA staff at Saskatoon City Hospital to celebrate that a total of 120 new acute care beds opened in the past year across Saskatoon. 🔗 View full release | New Heart Function Clinic in Yorkton improves access for patients in East-Central SaskatchewanResidents of Yorkton and surrounding communities are benefiting from improved access to specialized cardiac care with the opening of a new Heart Function Clinic operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). 🔗 View full release | Construction begins on new Saskatoon Cancer Patient LodgeToday, in conjunction with the federal Build Communities Strong Fund announcement, the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction for the new Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge at 1036 College Drive in Saskatoon. 🔗 View full release | SHA CARES - Living our Values | A meal delivered, a friendly conversation or a visit from a dog can brighten someone’s day. Across the Saskatchewan Health Authority, volunteers bring comfort and connection to patients, residents, families and staff—and often find those benefits extend to themselves. 🔗 View full CARES story | As we mark Canadian Intensive Care Week, we recognize the nurses and staff who provide specialized care for some of our most critically-ill patients and support their families through challenging moments. Vanessa Hender and Kiera Hillrud are among the newest members of Saskatchewan's critical care teams, having recently completed the Critical Care Nursing Program. Drawn to the opportunity to care for critically- ill patients and make a meaningful difference in their recovery, both nurses have embraced the challenges and rewards of critical care nursing. 🔗 View full CARES story | Turning Our Commitment into Action | Truth and Reconciliation in Social Work Practice – Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Create Meaningful Change📅October 28, 2026 🕑2:30 p.m.
Presenter: Cassie Stehanski, First Nations University of Canada
This presentation will examine the TRC and Calls to Action, highlight the importance of self-reflection, and discuss challenges and opportunities in providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to support meaningful reconciliation efforts in their daily practice.
Be sure to check out the SHA’s Registered Social Workers SharePoint!
If you have questions, contact Brina Down, Manager of Professional Practice, Social Work. 📄 Poster 🔗 Register | Recognition and Appreciation | Celebrating Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) Week 2026October 18 to 24 is Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) Week This week, we proudly recognize the skill, dedication, and versatility you bring to your work each day. Your contributions strengthen our teams and support quality care across Saskatchewan. From laboratory testing to diagnostic imaging, your work is vital to the patient care journey. The precision, adaptability, and compassion you demonstrate make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for the essential role you play in delivering safe, timely, and effective care. We hope you take time this week to celebrate your achievements and the important role you play on our health care team! | Celebrating Respiratory Therapy (RT) WeekOct 18-24 we are proud to celebrate Respiratory Therapy Week, and shine a well-deserved spotlight on our incredible team of Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)! Whether managing life-supporting ventilators, rushing to rapid responses, or helping chronic care patients manage conditions like asthma and COPD, they bring unparalleled expertise and deep compassion to patient care. They truly make every breath count. Please join us in thanking an RRT this week! | National Infection Control WeekNational Infection Control Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank the Infection Control Practitioners across the Saskatchewan Health Authority for the important work they do every day to support safe care. Through education, consultation, surveillance, outbreak response, and collaboration with healthcare teams, they help reduce the risk of infection and support the safety of patients, residents, clients, families, visitors, and health-care workers. This week is also an opportunity to recognize the commitment of health-care teams who incorporate infection prevention and control practices into their daily work. Every act of hand hygiene, every point-of-care risk assessment, every appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and every effort to follow safe practices contributes to a safer environment for those we serve. During National Infection Control Week, we encourage you to take a moment to thank the Infection Control Practitioner who supports your area, and to recognize each other, as we make infection prevention and control part of everyday practice. Thank you for all that you do every day to prevent the spread of infection in our healthcare facilities. | Share Your Stories - Living Our Commitment to Each Other: Patient Rights and Responsibilities Every day, teams across the SHA bring Our Commitment to Each Other to life through meaningful interactions, respectful partnerships, and compassionate care. As we celebrate the third anniversary of the commitment, we'd love to hear how your team is putting its principles into practice. - Has your team tried something new to improve the patient or family experience?
- Do you have a story of collaboration, inclusion, respect, or partnership that made a difference?
We invite you to share your examples with the Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) team. Your stories help us celebrate the great work happening across the organization, inspire others, and showcase the many ways our commitment is being lived every day. Please send your examples to pfcc@saskhealthauthority.ca. We look forward to hearing your stories. 🔗 Learn more | Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) Newsletter - September 2026 This issue contains important Formulary Updates including formulary criteria revisions for the prescribing of Intravenous Iron for Pediatrics, the addition of the tocilizumab biosimilar (Avtozma) and the deletion of the tocilizumab biosimilar (Tyenne).
🔗 View latest newsletter | Gifts from the Land to Community: A Northern Saskatchewan Food ResourceSHA Public Health Nutritionists are excited to announce the release of Gifts from the Land to Community: A Northern Saskatchewan Food Resource. This new resource takes readers on a journey through the seasons, exploring traditional foods and practices while emphasizing the importance of eating together, sharing knowledge, and passing cultural traditions on to future generations. It also provides information on building balanced meals and snacks, staying active, and practicing self-care to help prevent and manage chronic diseases. This resource acknowledges the challenges many northern Saskatchewan communities face. Food insecurity and difficulty accessing and affording nutritious foods can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and other health concerns. This project was developed through a collaboration with the Healthy Eating Team of the Northern Healthy Communities Partnership, with guidance from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members in northern Saskatchewan. Gifts from the Land to Community can be used by health-care providers, clients, community organizations and anyone interested in learning more about eating well. | Participate in Assessment of Provider Preference in Using Tinzaparin in Patients with Renal Dysfunction survey This survey is aimed towards physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who are actively involved in thrombosis prevention or management in adults. Your participation is voluntary and will require the completion of a 15-minute REDcap survey. If you do decide to participate, you are able to withdraw at any time before submitting your survey responses without having to provide any reason. Please review the study consent form before continuing to the survey. This study is funded by LEO Pharma Inc. Deadline to complete is October 21, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact the primary investigator, Joshua Nurkowski. 🔗 Complete survey | Policy Reviews and Changes | NEW: Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007) The Indigenous Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007) is now in effect. All SHA Team Members are required to review this policy and include: - Staff;
- Practitioner Staff;
- Learners;
- Contractors;
- Contracted Individuals;
- Volunteers;
- Patient Family Partners (PFPs) and
- Knowledge Keepers
🔗 Review on e-Learn | Drug Formulary Policy and Procedure revisions The SHA Drug Formulary Policy (SHA-08-008) and SHA Drug Formulary Procedure (SHA-08-008P1) has been revised. The following sections have been updated or added: - New section added to the procedure – Adapting Medication Orders
- New definitions
- Clarified information throughout the policy and procedure
To review the revised policy and procedure, please login to the SHA’s e-Learn. 🔗 Review on e-Learn | Insulin Dose AdjustmentEffective October 15, 2026, CS-CP-0104 Insulin Dose Adjustment Supporting Diabetes Self-Management is in effect for implementation across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The clinical procedure provides standardized requirements and guidance for health care providers supporting insulin dose adjustment (IDA) for patients living independently in the community and in Long-Term Care. It is not intended for use in acute care. The procedure enables eligible health care providers to provide insulin dose adjustment support without requiring a new order for each individual dose change, provided the requirements outlined in the procedure are met. Former regional clinical documents related to insulin dose adjustment are being repealed as part of the transition to this provincial procedure. The procedure includes guidance on eligible health care professionals, certification requirements, patient-specific orders, inclusion and exclusion criteria, escalation criteria, and the process for implementing insulin dose adjustment. Supporting documents, resources, and frequently asked questions are available to support safe practice and patient care. For more information contact clinicalstandards@saskhealthauthority.ca | Events and Professional Development | Ethics Exchange - Topic: Medical Assistance in Dying Fall 2026 Update | 📅October 21, 2026 🕒️11 a.m. - 12 p.m.📍Virtual 📄Poster | Ask the Expert Webinar: Defining and Designing a Balanced Life | 📅October 21, 2026 🕒️10 a.m. 📍Virtual 🔗Register | Community Screening - SEWÂTSIWIN: They Are Sacred | Saskatchewan Transfusion Symposium | Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation - Breast Health Centre Silent Auction | 📅October 26 - 30 🔗Poster - Donated items will be accepted until October 22 | National Health Ethics Week Sessions | Free online suicide prevention training📅 On demand - 60 days to complete📍Virtual 🔗 Learn more/Register | Privacy Training – Foundations in MyWork📅 On demand 📍Virtual 🔗 Learn more | LEAP Training Sessions📅 October 20 and December 7📍Virtual 🔗 Register | ECHO Autism SK - Supporting Mental Health Across the School Years📅 October 27, November 10, 24, January 12, 26, February 9
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