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    Did you know? Saskatchewan is Canada's sunniest province, averaging from 2,000 to 2,500 hours of sunshine annually. Subject listing Health and Safety
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A partnership between Saskatchewan Health and SGI to develop and implement co-ordinated, integrated services and supports for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families.
Amusement ride safety initiatives establish and enforce technical safety standards to minimize the potential hazards associated with the transportation and movement of people by complex electrical and mechanical equipment. Amusement ride devices are in widespread operation throughout the province at fairs and exhibitions during the summer months.
Provides public protection through the establishment and enforcement of technical safety standards related to the manufacture, installation, and operation of complex pressure equipment in widespread use in all commercial, industrial and institutional sectors within the province.
Provides Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance for the province of Saskatchewan for the purpose of detecting CWD on domestic game farms.
Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan Health coverage may be eligible for Drug Plan benefits. Costs of prescriptions vary depending on the type of benefits individuals receive.
Provides public protection from potential hazards associated with electrical installations. Applies to contractors, employers, and individuals who provide electrical installation services.
Elevator safety initiatives establish and enforce technical safety standards to minimize the potential hazards associated with the transportation and movement of people by complex electrical and mechanical equipment.
Benefits for lower income working families. Most eligible families will already be receiving a monthly child allowance under the federal National Child Benefit Supplement or funding through the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement.\n\nChildren are covered for:\n* most dental services \n* basic eyeglasses \n* emergency ambulance \n* basic medical supplies (some items require prior approval) \n* chiropractic services \n* prescription drugs\n\n= Toll-Free: 1-877-696-7546\nRegina: 306-787-4723
The Office of the Fire Commissioner provides Saskatchewan communities with information, education and leadership to enhance their capabilities to protect people, property and the environment from the devastation of fire.
Accurately determining how fires start is the first step in prevention. Check here for training and fire reporting information.
Gas Licensing programs apply to contractors, employers, and individuals who provide gas installation services. These programs provide public protection from potential hazards associated with gas installations.
A no-fee health care recruitment service connecting health professionals with career opportunities in regional health authorities and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Saskatchewan Health registers new residents of the province for health care coverage and maintains a registry of all Saskatchewan residents who are eligible for benefits.
A free, confidential 24-hour advice line staffed by registered nurses who provide immediate, professional health advice and direct you to the most appropriate source of care. Translation to other languages is available, including French, Cree and Dene.
HealthLine Online is a website that offers Saskatchewan residents reliable health information, day or night. This service helps you to better understand and manage your health and the health of your family. It includes tips on how to prevent common illnesses and injuries, how to recognize and treat them, and when to contact a doctor or health care professional.
District Health Boards provide home care services in Saskatchewan. Services are provided on the basis of assessed need and are intended to help people who need acute, palliative and supportive care to remain independent at home.
The Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance Plan covers a wide range of services provided by physicians, chiropractors and optometrists, as well as some services provided by dentists. The plan pays for insured services on a fee-for-service basis, in accordance with medical care insurance payment schedules.
Information and services to keep Saskatchewan people safe at work by preventing and reducing on-the-job accidents and illnesses.
The Office of Disability Issues (ODI) serves as a focal point for provincial government initiatives on disability policy and performs a co-ordinating role throughout government in addressing disability issues and policies.
Personal care homes are privately owned and operated facilities that offer accommodation, meals and assistance or supervision for adults aged 18 and older. Personal care homes are licensed and monitored by Saskatchewan Health and must operate in accordance with The Personal Care Homes Act, Regulations and Licensees' Handbook.
Saskatchewan Health co-ordinates the efforts of health regions, government departments, community groups and the gaming industry to provide services related to the prevention, education and treatment of gambling problems.
Questions or concerns regarding access to care, or a personal health care experience should be addressed to the Quality of Care Co-ordinator in the Regional Health Authoriity.
The Ready for Work initiatives are directed towards helping Saskatchewan young people make a positive transition from school to work.
Health services in Saskatchewan are primarily delivered through 12 regional health authorities, often referred to as health regions.
The safe driving program is a mandatory, province-wide program aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents, injuries and deaths. The program provides addiction screening, assessment and treatment services for people convicted of alcohol-related driving offences.
The purpose of Saskatchewan Health's Bursary program is to retain and recruit needed health care professionals to meet the needs of the people of Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Health Bursary is offered to students in a variety of health disciplines.
The Saskatchewan Relocation Program allows health workforce employees residing outside Saskatchewan to apply for up to $5,000 to assist with relocation costs, in return for a one-year commitment to work in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Rural, Northern and Hard-to-Recruit Program provides health workforce employees living in or outside Saskatchewan with a return-for-service grant, in exchange for accepting a northern, rural or hard-to-recruit position within the province.
The Saskatchewan Surgical Care Network (SSCN) is an advisory committee to Saskatchewan Health dedicated to creating a more reasonable, fair surgical system for all Saskatchewan people.
SaskH2O.ca brings together, under one web address, information and services available from the Government of Saskatchewan that relate to water, regardless of the department or agency that produces the information or offers the service.
A special-care home is a facility that provides institutional long term care services to meet the needs of individuals usually having heavy care needs, that cannot appropriately be met in the community through home/community based services. Special-care homes may be referred to as nursing homes.
Supplementary Health Program provides extended health services and products in addition to the universal health benefits to eligible patients identified by Community Resources.
A no-fault system that protects employers and workers against the result of workplace injuries.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a system designed to reduce the risk from hazardous products in the workplace. It is governed by both Federal and Provincial Laws.
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