Released on August 25, 2000
The Living Sky Health District is moving ahead with plans to add a
humidification system to the nursing home at the Wynyard Hospital.
Minister of Health Pat Atkinson gave approval-in-principle to district plans
that will improve the nursing home's environment for residents and staff.
"Reinvesting in local health care facilities is an essential part of our goal
to improve service delivery and ensure quality of care for people throughout
the province," Health Minister Pat Atkinson said.
Province-wide, Saskatchewan Health will spend $41.1 million on capital projects
this year. Of this amount, $7.7 million is available for new projects and
$33.4 million is committed to previously approved projects.
Saskatchewan Health officials will continue to work with the Living Sky Health
District to finalize plans for the capital project.
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For more information, contact:
Jeff Brown
Communications Branch
Saskatchewan Health
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4088