Released on September 4, 2013
The responsibility for issuing and renewing provincial health cards and administering the provincial health registration system is being transferred to eHealth Saskatchewan from the Ministry of Health.
“We are committed to ensuring there will be a seamless transition with a continued focus on customer service, “ eHealth Saskatchewan CEO Susan Antosh said. “eHealth is well-suited to incorporate health registration because of our robust privacy and security safeguards for personal health information.”
This move is a natural progression of housing similar services. eHealth currently works closely with Health Registration to provide support for the electronic system that runs the online application and renewal process for health cards. The function of health registration aligns well with the recent transfer of vital statistics to eHealth.
The transfer takes effect in early November.
Visit www.health.gov.sk.ca/health-card to replace your card, report any changes to family status or update your address.
eHealth Saskatchewan is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for the implementation of the provincial electronic health record. eHealth co-ordinates, implements and maintains key electronic health information systems in many public health care organizations.
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For more information, contact:
Joan Petrie
eHealth
Regina
Phone: 306-337-0976
Email: joan.petrie@ehealthsask.ca
Cell: 306-533-2402
Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: tmcmurchy@health.gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-537-3594