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More people receive flu shot this year

More people have received a flu shot in Sun Country Health Region (SCHR) this fall than last year. Almost 8,400 people have been immunized at the public clinics in this Region this year, compared to just over 8,200 at the same time last year. SCHR strongly recommends seasonal influenza vaccine for everyone. Individuals who will [...]

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Tue, December 13 2011 » View all Posts » No Comments

Students discuss the mentoring experience

Sixteen high school students from around Sun Country Health Region gathered in Weyburn on Dec. 8 after completing the fourth part of their mentorship experience with the Pre-Health Professional Club.  They were there to celebrate and discuss the mentoring experience. Christel Gee, Coordinator of the Club for the University of Saskatchewan; along with Marga Cugnet, [...]

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Fri, December 9 2011 » View all Posts » 1 Comment

New service offered

Sun Country Health Region’s Therapy Department in Estevan is pleased to announce the implementation of a Women’s Health program to treat bladder control problems. As many  as 50 per cent of women will experience some kind of bladder control problems in their life time. For an appointment, please call 637-2410. Bladder training and pelvic floor [...]

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Wed, December 7 2011 » View all Posts » No Comments

Don’t forget your health card!

Please remember to bring your Saskatchewan Health Card, or out-of-province health card, with you each time you come to a Sun Country Health Region facility for treatment. All Canadian residents are required to show their health card so that we can determine if you have valid health care coverage.  Please remember to put your renewal [...]

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Fri, December 2 2011 » View all Posts » No Comments

Telehealth continues to expand

The Telehealth department of Sun Country Health Region (SCHR) is replacing older equipment with standardized sets to make it easier for staff and members of the public to use. The goal is to have enough similarities in the equipment so that individuals can attend any Telehealth site in the Region and be familiar with the [...]

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Fri, December 2 2011 » View all Posts » No Comments