SK Healthcare
What you need to know about Ozempic
You’ve seen it in the news, on billboards and even social media. Here at Saskatchewan Blue Cross, we field a lot of questions... but what exactly is this drug everyone is talking about? What is Ozempic? Ozempic is a brand name of the drug semaglutide, which has been approved by Health Canada as...
Read MoreSupporting Healthcare Throughout Rural Saskatchewan
Sometimes it’s the most unlikely piece of equipment that makes all the difference in hospital patient care. Something as simple as a table that allows patients to sit together, regardless of whether they use a wheelchair, Broda chair or conventional chair, can go a long way to supporting healthc...
Read MoreInspiring Achievement: Interview with 2022 Indspire Scholarship Recipient
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the educations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Partnering with private and public section stakeholders, Indspire aims to inspire achievement, while educating, connecting and investing in students so they will achieve their highes...
Read MoreYou & your heart: Reducing your risk factors for heart disease
This #HeartMonth, we've been talking about your heart and what you can do to keep it healthy. This week, we're talking about the actions you can take to reduce your personal risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Did you know that 8 in 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke cases are...
Read MoreNavigating the Saskatchewan healthcare system
The Canadian healthcare system is complex, and it can be even more confusing with differences between provinces. We're here to provide a breakdown of the Saskatchewan health care system to help you understand what's covered by your Saskatchewan health card. Administration The Saskatchewan Healt...
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