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Food Safe classes in Sun Country Health Region

No one would intentionally serve food that can make someone sick but we also know that many food handlers do things that are dangerous without realizing it. Food Safe Class is the answer Provincial regulations require that at least one person per shift in each place where perishable food is served for immediate consumption MUST [...]

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Wed, February 29 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

Fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan

St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Estevan will host a fundraising Radiothon for Life on Wednesday March 14 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Estevan Shoppers Mall. Featured will be stories of courage and hope from patients, families and staff atSt. Joseph’s Hospital. All donations $10 and over are tax deductible. For more information, [...]

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Wed, February 29 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

Radville Foundation to hold fundraising dinner

The Radville and District Health Centre Foundation will hold its third annual fundraising dinner and auction on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Radville Regional High School. The event will raise money for the new Radville Marian Health Centre. Tickets are $250 for a corporate table or $35 per person. Ticket reservations are available by [...]

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Fri, February 24 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

Spirometry available in SCHR

The word “spirometer” comes from the Latin spirare – to breathe, and meter – a device for measuring.  A spirometer is an instrument for measuring the air entering and leaving the lungs. “Spirometry” refers to the measurements of air flow and volume that are made using a spirometer. Spirometry is required for the diagnosis of [...]

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Fri, February 24 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

Live Well program helps you to live better

The Live Well™  self-management program is for those people who are living with or caring for someone with a chronic illness. That includes diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, kidney disease, stroke, asthma, depression and others.   This community-based program is led by trained peer leaders, many who have chronic conditions themselves and can model healthy [...]

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Wed, February 22 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

How to apply for a job

1. Where to find a list of jobs available in Sun Country Health Region.   Jobs are posted in each designated facility area. Jobs are posted on our website at   www.suncountry.sk.ca  2. How long do you have to apply for a posting? CUPE Postings are posted for 7 days. CUPE Relief Postings are posted for 7 days [...]

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Mon, February 13 2012 » View all Posts » No Comments

Rural West makes the finals

The Rural West Primary Health Team in Sun Country Health Region has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Saskatchewan Healthcare Excellence Awards. The Rural West team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the health of the population in the Radville, Pangman, Bengough and surrounding areas. The team is made up of two physicians, [...]

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Wed, February 1 2012 » View all Posts » 2 Comments