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First Of Its Kind Health Centre Opens in Moose Jaw

WEBIncreasing vitality today and reducing the risk of disease in the future. That’s the goal of the new Prodrome Health Centre that opened their doors in Moose Jaw. The centre is the first of its kind in the world and is the first facility that offers this type of technology commercially. CEO - Dr Dayan Goodenowe explains what it is the centre does;

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Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital Officially Open …

WEBGrand opening celebrations for Moose Jaw's new regional hospital were held Friday morning. The new Dr. F.H. Wigmore regional hospital is named for the late Dr. Wigmore, who practiced medicine in Moose Jaw as a general surgeon and Chief of Surgery from 1939-1983. He passed away in 1999, but his family has ensured his legacy will live …

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Moose Jaw Health Foundation receives pre-radiothon boost

WEBThe Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) has received a very generous donation leading up to the 17th annual 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon. On Wednesday, the RBC Foundation donated $10,000 to the MJHF, which will boost nurse training within the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. “We were thrilled when the RBC Foundation …

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Moose Jaw Health Foundation announces 18th Annual …

WEBThe Moose Jaw Health Foundation has announced the 18th annual 800CHAB Family First Radiothon. This year’s event will take place on May 2nd and 3rd at the Town N Country Mall in Moose Jaw, with a goal of raising $140,000 for the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. The 36-hour annual radiothon will run from 6 a.m. on …

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Alliance Health opens new gym

WEBAlliance Health is giving residents another option for those with a New Year’s Resolution to get into shape or lose weight. Along with its medical clinic and addiction services, Alliance Health recently opened a fitness facility to bring physical and mental wellness under one umbrella. The new gym opened in September and held its grand …

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Health Foundation presents $615,260 to SHA at annual …

WEBThe Moose Jaw Health Foundation held their annual Healthcare Celebration on April 18 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, including presenting a big cheque to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), honouring local philanthropists, and hearing stories of healthcare in action. The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) supports the Dr. F. …

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Lab Services Now Available At Crescent View Clinic

WEBPatti Shirkey and Laurie Albinet from the Five Hills Health Region Moose Jaw residents and those from surrounding areas will now have another location to access lab services, bringing the total to three community-based locations for patients in Moose Jaw and the surrounding areas to utilize. Regional Director of Diagnostic Imaging for Five …

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Alliance Health unveils new mental health and addictions …

WEBAlliance Health welcomed dignitaries, members of the media, and more to unveil their new In-Patient, Residential Mental Health and Addictions Centre in Moose Jaw on Thursday. The unique aspect of their centre is its location. Located at 401 Trinity Lane and within the Wakamow Valley, patients will have the privacy they need, along with …

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New Doctors Settling In Moose Jaw

WEBMoose Jaw has a pair of new doctors that are now practicing at Alliance Health on South Hill. Dr. Brenton Janzen and Dr. Heather Konkin have joined the team as family physicians. The pair are now accepting new patients, and in the near future another pair of new doctors will be added as well. Dr. Robert Haver and Dr. Andrea Martin are …

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SHA launching online booking system for lab services in …

WEBThe Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced it will be expanding its online patient booking system to include lab services, including three sites here in Moose Jaw. The SHA will be phasing in the booking system beginning in March, with all sites going live by the end of April. Other sites that will be going live include North Battleford, Prince …

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Mental Health Initiative Announced By Alliance Health

WEBThere is a stigma attached to depression and mental health treatment in our society, and Alliance Health took a major step to change that today. Dr. Mark Lemstra, Owner of Alliance Health medical clinic, announced the Mental Health Initiative today at the Moose Jaw YMCA. The program will offer mental and physical treatment and support to 500 …

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Wigmore Hospital Visiting Hours About "What's Best For The …

WEBRecently the Sun Country Health Region in southeast Saskatchewan moved to 24-7 visiting hours at their health care facilities. We checked with the Five Hills Health Region (FHHR), and they've been operating under an "all day" visiting hours practice for some time, and say the new Wigmore hospital allows even better visiting services.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority announces new online booking …

WEBThe Saskatchewan Health Authority is excited to announce its new online booking system. The booking system makes appointments at F.H. Wigmore Hospital, Crescent View Clinic, and Alliance Health Centre. Lenore Howey, Executive Director of Laboratory Medicine for SHA, says the system is convenient and easy to navigate.

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Hells Bells rocks the Mae Wilson at first-ever

WEBThe Mae Wilson Theatre shook all night long, as the Moose Jaw Health Foundation's Healthcare Rocks event took centre stage on Saturday night. The event featured the longest-touring AC/DC tribute band, Hells Bells from Toronto, who made their first trip to Moose Jaw and the province. “They fell in love with not only the province but …

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Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod highlights mental health …

WEBMoose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod says Wednesday's Throne Speech had a lot to offer for Moose Jaw. McLeod serves as the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health.

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John Howard Society hosting wellness clinics three times a week

WEBCommunity paramedics with Medavie Health Services West will be onsite at the John Howard Society in Moose Jaw (15 Hochelaga St. W.) three times a week. Wellness clinics will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The clinics will offer several services including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, …

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Five Hills Sees Future for Community Paramedicine

WEBIt appears likely that Community Paramedicine will be part of our healthcare future. Last week we told you that Angela Sereda of Moose Jaw and District Paramedics is enrolled in the Community Paramedic program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Kelsey campus in Saskatoon.. The program is for certified paramedics, and would allow them to …

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Moose Jaw cardiologist clinic opts out of publicly funded …

WEBA Moose Jaw cardiologist clinic has opted out of the publicly funded healthcare system and has gone private as of Oct. 2, citing uncompetitive and unreasonable reimbursement rates. The South Saskatchewan Heart Clinic and Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson became the first physicians to opt out of the publicly funded system since universal …

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Year In Review: Saskatchewan Health Authority

WEBDiscover Moose Jaw is taking a look back at 2023 and today's article is with Saskatchewan's Medical Health Officer, Dr. Hortense Tabien. Q: What are some things that stand out for you from 2023? A: For the 2023 year, COVID continues to be a public health issue. However, the good news is the improvement in the vaccine side of things. We …

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