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HEALTH BUDGET TARGETS IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHERN SERVICES

Released on March 26, 1999

Health Minister Pat Atkinson today said citizens in the north will

receive improved health services through new funding in the 1999-2000

budget that provides for increased front-line staffing and improved

emergency response.



"The two northern districts, Keewatin Yathe and Mamaweetin Churchill

River and the Athabasca Health Authority will receive a total of

$20.2 million to support services for northern residents," Atkinson

said.



New funding totalling $500,000 will go toward improvements in

emergency and air ambulance services, mental health and public health

programs. "Northern families can feel more confident in a medical

emergency, more confident in their health system," Atkinson said.



Atkinson said there will be additional funding for health providers

who offer key prevention and support services to the north. "We will

add staff positions so northern residents can get faster access to the

services they need."



As well, the Northern Telehealth Project will become fully

operational, linking health providers in northern communities to

specialists in major urban centres. This project involves eight sites

in six health districts. It uses videoconferencing to allow for

services including obstetrical, orthopedic and trauma consultations

with specialists in Prince Albert and Saskatoon.



Northern citizens also will see progress in the planning and

construction of new hospitals in Meadow Lake, La Loche and Stoney

Rapids. These facilities will complement the services offered

through the new hospital opened in La Ronge in 1996.



The two northern district health boards and the Athabasca Health

Authority were established in 1997 and began operating in 1998.

Atkinson said the new organizations have made excellent progress

in assessing the needs of northern residents and planning for the

improved delivery of services.



"The budget will support the new boards in their efforts to work

with communities and develop appropriate health services in this

unique environment," she said.



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For more information, contact:

Jeff Brown

Communications Branch

Saskatchewan Health

Regina

Phone: (306)787-4088

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