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  Make this holiday season a healthy one

  December 17th, 2009 - 12 h 49

  By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada The holiday season is upon us, and this means attending and hosting holiday parties with family and friends. The holiday season is the perfect time for germs and illnesses like...

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  SUN contest searching for innovations to improve patient care

  December 9th, 2009 - 11 h 04

  The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) has launched a “Patient First Initiative” to support registered nurses and their efforts to improve patient outcomes and monitor patient safety. SUN is supporting their Patient First Initiative...

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  Province providing on-line tips for attending H1N1 immunization clinics

  November 25th, 2009 - 12 h 05

  A series of on-line tips are being provided by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health to ensure there are reduced wait times at the general public H1N1 immunization clinics being offered around the province. In addition to reminding the public to...

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  Stem Cell Awareness Week encouraging people to participate in matching program

  November 18th, 2009 - 11 h 04

  National Stem Cell Awareness Week from Nov. 16 to 21 is striving to raise awareness of the fact that over 800 Canadian patients are currently searching for life-saving stem cell matches. This past Monday, OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network,...

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  World COPD Day 2009 recognized November 18

  November 18th, 2009 - 10 h 11

  The fact that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada is a focus of World COPD Day in Canada on November 18. COPD, the new term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is on the rise in Canada....

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  Flu vaccine safe for cancer patients

  November 16th, 2009 - 12 h 52

  Cancer patients can rest assured that the flu vaccine is safe for them to receive even if they are currently undergoing treatment . Dr. David Popkin, Vice President of Care Services with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency explains the best time for...

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  United Way campaign gets a boost

  November 12th, 2009 - 0 h 00

  After the opening two weeks of their fundraising campaign, the Swift Current United Way had raised approximately $21,000, or 21 per cent of their goal.

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  Patient Safety week was recognized Nov. 2 to 6

  November 12th, 2009 - 0 h 00

  The Canadian Patient Safety Institute launched Canadian Patient Safety Week in an effort to ensure every Canadian in need of healthcare can be confident that the care they receive is the safest in the world.The Cypress Health Region is pleased to...

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  Nutrition Notes

  November 5th, 2009 - 12 h 59

  Do you ever get e-mails warning you about the dangers of eating specific foods? Is any of it true? In most cases the answer is no. Let’s explore a few of the more common claims. Butter is better for you than margarine. False. This is an...

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  November 2 -6 is Patient Safety week

  November 3rd, 2009 - 17 h 51

  Ask. Listen. Talk. The Cypress Health Region trying to get this message out along with the Canadian Patient Safety Institute to healthcare professionals, patients and their families during Canadian Patient Safety Week, November 2 - 6. The...

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Other news

• October 28th, 2009 Tobacco use costing Saskatchewan economy $1.1 billion yearly
• October 21st, 2009 Lupus Awareness month highlights complexity of often baffling condition
• October 18th, 2009 Look Good Feel Better Workshop
• October 14th, 2009 Blood donor clinic set for Oct. 19-20
• October 12th, 2009 Back to school breakfasts
• October 8th, 2009 Workshop to focus on ways to better manage Arthritis
• October 2nd, 2009 Diagnostic Imaging Department wins Walkathon Pedometer Challenge
• October 2nd, 2009 Breastfeeding and preventing Type 2 Diabetes
• October 1st, 2009 H1N1 preparedness taking centre stage across Southwest
• September 9th, 2009 Taylor Vause lends his support to a good cause
• September 4th, 2009 Blood donations impact across country
• September 2nd, 2009 Blood donor clinic on Aug. 10-11
• September 2nd, 2009 Radiology Review in Health Region completed
• July 2nd, 2009 Saskatchewan records third H1N1 related death
• June 25th, 2009 City and RM both dealing with rat population increase

• June 18th, 2009 H1N1 Flu numbers rise quickly outside of Saskatchewan
• June 18th, 2009 Saskatchewan H1N1 numbers again lead the prairie provinces
• June 18th, 2009 Three H1N1 Flu cases confirmed in Cypress Health Region
• June 11th, 2009 Three H1N1 Flu cases confirmed in Cypress Health Region
• June 11th, 2009 World Health Organization declares H1N1 pandemic
• June 4th, 2009 Dr. Kielly staying in city to serve as locum physician
• June 4th, 2009 H1N1 Flu still on the rise
• May 28th, 2009 Heartfelt donation for cancer patients
• May 28th, 2009 T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend receives funding from province
• May 28th, 2009 Health Region increases spending by $9 million
• May 21st, 2009 Concern raised over interpretation variations of Diagnostic Images
• May 21st, 2009 Hemochromatosis awareness needed
• May 14th, 2009 Saskatchewan H1N1 instances jump by 21 cases
• May 14th, 2009 Several cases of fungal infection have affected dogs in Swift Current
• May 7th, 2009 Be prepared for all disasters
• May 7th, 2009 Dozen H1N1 cases confirmed in Saskatchewan
• May 7th, 2009 H1N1 Flu confirmed in Saskatchewan
• April 30th, 2009 Hospital care deserves recognition
• April 30th, 2009 Province treating swine flu pandemic possibility seriously
• April 30th, 2009 May 3 - 9 is Emergency Preparedness Week
• April 23rd, 2009 Rapid response team to help workers facing layoffs
• April 23rd, 2009 Health Region warns public of health concerns for recent visitors to Mexico
• April 23rd, 2009 Kritzer family beats out 96 other families in Turn Off TV challenge
• April 23rd, 2009 Province treating swine flu pandemic possibility seriously
• April 16th, 2009 Active youth day planned
• April 16th, 2009 Cancer survivors include more teens and young adults
• April 16th, 2009 Volunteers saluted by Heart and Stroke Foundation
• April 16th, 2009 SPCA's ailing dog HOPE recovering following surgery
• April 9th, 2009 Maple Creek Hospital gearing up for disruption of service on Easter long weekend
• April 9th, 2009 Round the clock physician coverage a challenge in rural facilities

• April 9th, 2009 April is national Oral Health Month
• April 9th, 2009 Why is help for Hope so costly?
• April 9th, 2009 MS Walk helps work towards a cure for Multiple Sclerosis
• March 26th, 2009 Visitation restrictions still in place at Herbert and District Integrated Health Facility
• March 26th, 2009 Service disruption at Herbert and District Integrated Health Facility
• March 19th, 2009 Volunteers ready for Kidney Foundation blitz
• March 12th, 2009 Visitations resume at Prairie View Health Centre in Cabri
• March 12th, 2009 SEIU and HSAS continuing to examine Draft Essential Services proposal
• March 12th, 2009 Maple Creek Hospital will experience temporary disruption of services this weekend
• March 5th, 2009 SAHO unveils Essential Services Agreement draft proposals
• March 5th, 2009 Schimmel shows heartfelt appreciation through Heart and Stroke fundraising efforts
• February 26th, 2009 Medicine Checklist profiled during Pharmacist Awareness Week
• February 19th, 2009 Second radiologist being sought for Cypress Health Region
• February 12th, 2009 Mankota announced as sixth Primary Health Care site in Cypress Health Region
• February 12th, 2009 Nutrition Notes
• February 5th, 2009 Oman School "Go Red" assembly launches Heart and Stroke Month
• February 5th, 2009 Maple Creek long-term care facility will be upgraded
• February 5th, 2009 Province wide Regional Health Authority shake-up announced
• January 29th, 2009 Third physician joins Leader care team
• January 29th, 2009 Leader and Cabri facilities will re-open by weekend
• January 22nd, 2009 Saskatchewan's high smoking rate a concern
• January 15th, 2009 Concerns raised over blood pressure drug combination
• January 15th, 2009 Non-Smoking Week Message #1 - The Dangers of Smoking at Home
• January 15th, 2009 Non-Smoking Week Message #3 - Benefits of quitting smoking
• January 8th, 2009 Heartbeats will help women keep heart health resolution
• December 25th, 2008 Four week course offered for family and friends affected by Alzheimer's
• December 18th, 2008 Cancer Society thanks Southwest for support
• December 18th, 2008 Children under six should not receive cough and cold medications
• December 11th, 2008 Outbreak status ended at Palliser Regional Care Centre
• December 11th, 2008 Take care of your heart when shoveling snow this winter