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CTV News
13-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Regina Urgent Care Centre to have reduced hours on Saturday
Regina Urgent Care Centre is seen in this file photo. On Saturday, the Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will have reduced hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), anyone with a medical emergency while the UCC is not operating, should call 911 or go to the emergency department at the Regina General Hospital or Pasqua Hospital. Those who need non-emergency medical care are advised to call HealthLine 811, visit a walk-in clinic, or connect with their pharmacy, the SHA says. The UCC will return to its regular hours of operation on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
SHA warns public of potential exposure to Hepatitis A at Regina McDonald's
The Saskatchewan Health Authority logo can be seen in this CTV News file photo. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is investigating a case of Hepatitis A involving a food handler at a Regina McDonald's. On Thursday, the SHA alerted the public of the potential risk of exposure of Hepatitis A at the McDonald's at 2002 Aurora Blvd. The SHA is advising anyone who may have been at or ordered food from that location anytime between May 25 to June 5 to monitor for symptoms for up to 50 days after their last exposure and contact HealthLine 811 to be assessed. Symptoms of Hepatitis A may include fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, light coloured stool, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice, according to the SHA. Hepatitis A is a liver infection cause by a virus that is spread from person to person. While the risk of transmission is very low, the SHA said the possibility still exists. The SHA says to be eligible for a Hepatitis A vaccination, it should be no more than 14 days since the most recent meal from the restaurant.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
More measles exposure risks reported in Regina, Swift Current
The Saskatchewan Health Authority logo can be seen in this CTV News file photo. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of additional measles exposure risks in Regina and Swift Current due to confirmed cases. If anyone was at any of these locations during the times below, the SHA said to monitor themselves for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure. Regina The Atlas Hotel at 4177 Albert St. from Friday, May 16 to Monday May 19 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Apex Adventure Plex at 2329 8th Ave. on Sunday, May 18 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Taco Bell at 4440 Albert St. on Sunday, May 18 from 6:42 to 7:13 p.m. Swift Current McDonald's at 420 South Service Rd E. on Friday, May 16 from 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pizza Pizza at 1701 North Service Rd E. on Monday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. According to the SHA, measles symptoms include fever, coughing, fatigue, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash that develops on the face and spreads down the body. Those who were exposed and are unvaccinated, or are unsure of their vaccination status, or develop measles symptoms, are urged to call HealthLine 811, the SHA said. The SHA is reminding people that measles is highly contagious and can spread easily to others through the air.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
More measles exposures reported in Sask., including Regina and Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Health Authority logo can be seen in this CTV News file photo. Several more measles exposures have been reported in Saskatchewan, including Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Outlook, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg, and Ponteix. According to a release from the province on Wednesday, anyone who was at any of the below locations at the times specified should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days after the potential exposure. Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and throat and a red blotchy rash that develops on the face and spreads down the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin, the province said. Those who may have been exposed are advised to call HealthLine 811 for information and instructions, the province said. The latest reported Regina exposure site was the Co-op Gas Bar at 8501 Dewdney Avenue on Sunday, May 4 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Other affected locations include: Saskatoon Saskatoon Rock Creek Grill (3020 Preston Ave South) on Friday, May 9 from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. (3020 Preston Ave South) on Friday, May 9 from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. Prairieland Park on Friday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saskatoon Home Inn and Suites (253 Willis Crescent) on Friday, May 9 from 11:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. May 10, and Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 (253 Willis Crescent) on Friday, May 9 from 11:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. May 10, and Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 Saskatoon Boston Pizza (3055 Clarence Avenue South) on Saturday, May 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Swift Current Cowtown (1511 Battleford Trail East) on Thursday, May 8 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1511 Battleford Trail East) on Thursday, May 8 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walmart Supercentre (1800 Memorial Drive) on Thursday, May 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Gravelbourg St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room waiting room and the acute care wing of the building on Wednesday, May 7 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gravelbourg Family Pharmacy on Wednesday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Assiniboia Harvey's Home Center on Saturday, May 3 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Southland Co-op Gas Station on Saturday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Southland Co-op Grocery Store on Saturday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. B & A Petroleum on Monday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Assiniboia Post Office on Monday, May 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Co-op Hardware Store on Monday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shoppers Drug Mart on Monday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Outlook Dairy Queen on Friday, May 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ponteix Ponteix Post Office on Thursday, May 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be found here.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Drug alert issued for Saskatoon after 30 overdoses in 3 days
The provincial Ministry of Health has issued an overdose alert for Saskatoon after the fire department responded to 30 overdoses over three days. "Dangerous drugs are in the area, though exact substances are unknown," said the alert, which was issued late Monday afternoon. It said the fire department responded to five overdoses on Friday, eight on Saturday and 17 on Sunday. Other agencies may have responded to even more overdoses, the alert said. "Recent testing indicates multiple substances are circulating in the community," it said. Naloxone temporarily reverses the effects of opioids. People can access free training and a free take-home naloxone kit online or by calling HealthLine 811. The kits are also available from community partners and at emergency departments, and naloxone can be bought at pharmacies. Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatoon's only supervised consumption site and a centre for helping those living with addictions, also posted an overdose alert on its Facebook page. "This is a serious reminder that overdoses are still happening in our city — frequently and quietly," the notice said. "This crisis isn't over. If you use substances: carry naloxone, don't use alone, let someone know to check in on you." Prairie Harm Reduction closed for 11 days in March to give exhausted staff a break amid the ongoing surge of overdoses in the city.
