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Welcome to the Heartland Health Region! The region’s largest urban centre is Kindersley, with a population of 5,330. Other major centres include Rosetown (3,175); Unity (3,003); Biggar (3,018); and Outlook (2,801).
Important Information about Service Disruptions in Heartland Health Region Due to the inability to maintain constant 24-hour on-call coverage by physicians in some areas of the Heartland Health Region, there may be several service disruptions in various communities over the next several months. The region continues to work with the local physician recruitment committees and the Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan (PRAS) to fill the vacant positions currently in our region.
If a client happens to present at an emergency department that is currently having a service disruption, they will be assessed by a Registered Nurse (RN) and triaged according to their needs. The triaging RN also has the support of an on-call physician at a neighbouring site should they require direction from a physician. An on-call physician at an alternate site is always available during local service disruptions. After assessment the client may be directed to another facility for physician assessment and support, or may remain at the original receiving site.
Some important things to remember when visiting your local Health Centre:
We thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this time. Current & Upcoming Disruptions in Heartland Health Region as at 11:00 a.m. May 17, 2012
Heartland Health Region Date & Location of Authority Meetings Members of the public are welcome to attend HRHA meetings which are generally held on the second Wednesday of every month. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within a week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. The agenda for each Authority meeting can provide opportunity for community groups to make presentations to the Authority upon request. Presentations must be submitted in writing ten days prior to the Authority meeting, in order for the Authority to examine the issues. For More Information Contact: Corporate Office 110 - Highway 4 South Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Ph: 306-882-4111 Fax: 306-882-1389 2012 Authority Meeting Schedule
For Upcoming Telehealth Events Click Here
News Around the Region The Heartlander April 2012 A Newsletter about Health Care Services for Residents of Heartland Health Region - Now available click here
Living with Arthritis: Beyond the Pain-FREE Public Forum Date: Wed, April 25th Doors Open @ 6 pm Forum Starts @ 6:30 pm Where: United Way Regina, 1440 Scarth Street Presenters Include: Dr. Nicole Fahlman (Rheumatologist) Amy Janzen Claude (Psychologist) Michelle Archer (Dietitian) and Kelly Pierson (Education Facilitator The Arthritis Society) For more information and to view the poster click here Expanding Colorectal Cancer Screening To Heartland Residents in the Heartland Health Region will now have access to the Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer as the province continues to expand the early detection program. “We are committed to strengthening cancer care for Saskatchewan people,” Randy Weekes, MLA for Biggar, said on behalf of Health Minister Don McMorris. “Expanding the Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer to the Heartland Health Region puts us on target toward a province-wide early detection program that will make a difference in the lives of patients, families and our communities.” click here Patient Family Centred Care (PFCC) Teams Seeking Volunteers Are you ready to make a difference? Drug Shortages: What do you need to know? A question and answer document from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health on what you need to know about Drug Shortages. click here Davidson, Kenaston and Loreburn Grade 10 Students to Participate in P.A.R.T.Y. Program Students in grade 10 from Davidson, Kenaston and Loreburn will participate in the P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) program on March 29th, in Davidson. Staff from Heartland Health Region, Sun West School Division and volunteers and professionals from the Community will offer the program in Davidson. The professionals and volunteers are very passionate about the messages they send to the students with their presentations. click here Future P.A.R.T.Y. dates in the region: April 25, 2012 - Rosetown Central High School, May 2, 2012 - Outlook High School, May 9, 2012 - Biggar Central School 2000, May 23, 2012 - Kindersley Composite High School Living with Stroke™ - Putting the Pieces Back Together If you or your partner — or someone else you know — has had a stroke, you’ll want to know more about a new program developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation called Living With Stroke™. Once a week for six weeks, stroke survivors and their caregivers will get together with a facilitator trained by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. During each two hour session, information is presented on a variety of topics including the causes and effects of stroke, physical changes, swallowing and nutrition, communication, the emotional impact of stroke, social effects, the management of risk factors and moving forward. By the end of the program, stroke survivors and their caregivers are better equipped to put the pieces back together and cope with life ahead by leading as healthy a life as possible. A Living with Stroke™ group will begin meeting on March 6th, 2012 at the Rosetown and District Health Centre Boardroom. This group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm until April 10, 2012. To find out more, or to register, call: Courtney Kidd 867-8676 ext. 405 Kristi Bell 882-6413 ext.225 Heartland Health Region Awards Tender for Rosetown Long Term Care Facility Replacement Heartland Health Region has received approval to award the tender for the construction of the Rosetown Long Term Care (LTC) replacement project to Quorex Construction. click here Expansion of Telehealth to the Community of Eston Heartland Health Region is pleased to announce the expansion of the Telehealth Saskatchewan Program into the community of Eston. Telehealth Saskatchewan is a Saskatchewan Health program endorsed by The Action Plan for Saskatchewan Health Care as an effective approach to improve access to health services for the residents in our province’s communities. click here Falls Reduction Strategy to Be Launched in Outlook Health Centre In 2010 – 2011 a total of 1,473 falls were reported in our Long Term Care facilities throughout Heartland Health Region. Out of these falls, 41 had a severe adverse outcome, including a significant injury, for the resident. While this population of clients is often at risk of falling, we feel there is room for us to make improvements to not only decrease the number of falls, but to also decrease the number of severe adverse outcomes due to a fall. Falls reduction has been identified as an area for improvement across Saskatchewan and Canada, and the Heartland Health Region is committed to finding innovative ways to improve on the care we provide, especially in terms of increasing resident safety in Long Term Care. click here A Message from the Medical Health Officer Influenza season is about to begin. Influenza is not the common cold. Unlike the common cold that most people usually have, influenza kills between 4,000 and 8,000 Canadians every year and puts over 20,000, especially those more vulnerable, in hospital. Even if not hospitalized, many people may have to stay home to rest and recover, sometimes for up to 1 to 2 weeks (just to feel strong enough to return to our everyday lives and activities). click here Baby Friendly Initiative Heartland Health Region believes that the healthy habits we learn and practice as youngsters’ leads to better health outcomes in adult life. Healthy eating, physical activity, good mental health, social connections, family and community support are all part of our learned practices, behaviors, and habits. Baby friendly means society, communities, groups, and individuals promote and support the practices and habits that create optimal conditions for healthy growth and development of our children. It does take a village to raise a child! click here Heartland Health Region Ready to go to Tender for Long Term Care Facility after Receiving Final Approval The Heartland Health Region has just received notice that the Ministry of Health has approved the working drawings and tender package for the new Rosetown Long Term Care Facility. The project is now able to go to tender and advertising will be placed in provincial newspapers and on construction association websites. Once the tenders close and are reviewed the region must go back to the Ministry for approval to award the contract for construction of the building. It is still hoped that construction of the new building will begin this fall. Projects are sent to the Ministry of Health for approval at various stages of the planning process. Previously, a needs assessment, functional plan, schematic design and design development have been approved for the Rosetown Project. Region Releases Annual Report for 2010-11 click here Important Information regarding Physician Service Disruptions in Heartland Due to the inability to maintain constant 24-hour on-call coverage by physicians in some areas of the Heartland Health Region, there may be several service disruptions in various communities over the next several months. The region continues to work with the local physician recruitment committees and the Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan (PRAS) to fill the vacant positions currently in our region. click here IMPROVED ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR RURAL RESIDENTS Patients in Heartland Health Region will now benefit from reduced waits and improved access as result of a secure computer system for the storage, retrieval and display of diagnostic images such as x-rays and CT scans. The eHealth system is called the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). click here Protect Yourself from Ticks This Summer Avoiding Ticks Can Reduce Your Risk of Lyme Disease The risk for Lyme disease in Saskatchewan is very low, it is not zero. Lyme disease is a rare disease of humans, wildlife, and domestic animals and is usually transferred by ticks. Ticks are present throughout Saskatchewan and tick bites should be treated with care and caution. click here Heartland Regional Health Authority Approves Balanced Budget and 2011-2012 Operational Plan The Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) approved a balanced operating budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year at its meeting on June 1, 2011. The plan is aligned with both the 2011-12 Strategic Operational Direction for the Saskatchewan Health Sector and the region’s Strategic Plan - Destination 2015. The revenue and expenditure plan is focused on four main areas of strategic focus: “Heartland Health Region will continue to manage our resources judiciously and look at innovative ways of doing business so that our efforts contribute to the sustainability of our services and delivery of the programs that people most want and need to improve their health,” said CEO Greg Cummings. click here Heartland Regional Health Authority Approves Design Development for new Biggar Long Term Care Facility At their regular Board meeting held in Rosetown on Thursday, April 28th, the Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) passed a motion to approve the design development proposal for the new Biggar Long Term Care facility. The next step is for the Ministry of Health to review and approve the proposed design. Projects are sent to the Ministry of Health for approval at various stages of the planning process. Previously, a needs assessment, functional plan, and schematic design have been submitted and approved for the Biggar project. click here Sun West School Division/Heartland Health Region Joint Press Release Kindersley and Marengo Grade 10 Students to Participate in P.A.R.T.Y. Program Students in grade 10 in Kindersley Composite School and Marengo School will participate in the P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) program on May 12th in Kindersley. Staff from Heartland Health Region, Sun West School Division and volunteers and professionals from the Community will partner with the Acquired Brain Injury Prevention Program from the Saskatoon Health Region to offer the program in Kindersley. Penn West Energy is sponsoring the event for the day. The professionals and volunteers are very passionate about the messages they send to the students with their presentations. This is the first time the community of Kindersley is participating in the P.A.R.T.Y. program. The Kindersley Fire Department, Kindersley EMS, Kindersley Funeral Home and the RCMP will partner to have a mock crash demonstration during the day’s presentations. Kindersley EMS will be the narrators of the mock crash. click here Surgical Capacity to Increase in Heartland Health Region Heartland Health Region (HHR) is receiving $526,000 from the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SKSI) to expand surgical capacity at the Kindersley and Rosetown Health Centres. The funding is part of $40.4 million in additional provincial government funding announced by Health Minister Don McMorris on February 14th for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative. The additional dollars will enable health regions to complete approximately 5,700 additional surgeries in 2011-12 – an increase of almost eight per cent.
“This additional funding will provide improved and timely access to quality surgical services for our patients and residents in the region,” said CEO Greg Cummings. “Reducing surgical wait lists will result in better overall surgical experiences for our patients.”
Patient Centred Care at the Heart of the Volunteen Program in Rosetown They come to the Rosetown Health Centre every Wednesday and Thursday of the week from 3:30—5:30 pm. Their goal is to make things easier for patients in the hospital or to provide assistance to the care staff in the facility. These young people are possibly thinking about a career in the health care field and this provides them the opportunity to be in a health care setting. Hollee Minish is a grade 12 student in the program who is interested in pursuing a career in nursing or radiology. “I love it; we get the opportunity to actually be in the hospital setting and work with the patients and other staff of the hospital. It is a great experience.” says Minish.
Extra Funding to Help Ensure Safety in Heartland Facilities Heartland Health Region (HHR) has received $1.04 million in new provincial capital funding for equipment purchases and building repairs and upgrades. The health region will spend $300,000 to upgrade medical and diagnostic equipment. Another $740,000 will be used for building repairs and safety equipment, such as upgrading or replacing fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, stand-by generators and Occupational Health and Safety items. Building repairs may include replacing windows and roofs, or similar building maintenance. click here Provincial Funding Helps Improve Patient Safety in Heartland’s Facilities
Heartland Health Region is nearing the completion of $4.3 million dollars in projects to make health facilities across the region safer and more comfortable for patients, long-term care residents, employees and visitors.
Funding from the provincial government’s $1.5 billion Ready for Growth infrastructure initiative has enabled Heartland to make numerous upgrades, including replacing the roofs of nine health facilities, upgrading air conditioning and ventilation in five facilities, and upgrading fire alarms and nurse call systems in nine facilities.
“The government is committed to infrastructure renewal in Heartland Health Region, making the health system safer and more secure for patients, clients, visitors and health providers,” says Randy Weekes, MLA for Biggar, on behalf of Health Minister Don McMorris. “These investments are one more way this government is putting patients first.” Sun West School Division/Heartland Health Region Joint Press Release Rosetown and Elrose Grade 10 Students to Participate in P.A.R.T.Y. Program Students in grade 10 in Rosetown Central High School and Elrose Composite School will participate in the P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) program on March 30th in Rosetown. Staff from Heartland Health Region, Sun West School Division and volunteers and professionals from the Community will partner with the Acquired Brain Injury Prevention Program from the Saskatoon Health Region to offer the program in Rosetown. The professionals and volunteers are very passionate about the messages they send to the students with their presentations. The last P.A.R.T.Y. program in Rosetown was held in the fall of 2010. This year’s program will take on a slightly different look as the Rosetown Fire Department, Rosetown RCMP, Rosetown EMS, Shanidar Funeral Services and Clements Funeral Home have partnered to add a mock crash demonstration to the day. Outlook held a P.A.R.T.Y. program in their community last year with the mock crash and it was a big success. click here Heart to Heart Sessions to Take Place in Heartland Health Region Chances are you know somebody in your community who has been a heart patient. Maybe they have had a heart attack, are suffering from angina, or have had heart surgery. The road back to a healthy and full lifestyle can be difficult. Living with heart disease may raise many questions and fears. Understanding what has happened is a vital part of recovery. That’s where Heart To Heart™ comes in. click here The Heartland Health Region will offer the Heart to Heart™ program in four sessions starting Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Other sessions will be on three following Wednesdays, April 6th, April 13th, and April 20th. The sessions will be offered in six communities (Outlook, Davidson, Unity, Kindersley, Rosetown, and Biggar) with the use of the Telehealth system. Participants will be able to see and hear discussions from all six locations. Please register by contacting Cathy Longtin, Chronic Disease Nurse for Heartland Health Region, phone 882-6413 ext 208 or email cathy.longtin@hrha.sk.ca. Spring Edition - Spotlight on Oral Health
Ministry of Health Approves Design Development for new Rosetown Long Term Care Facility The Heartland Health Region received notice that the Ministry of Health has approved the design development proposal for the new Rosetown Long Term Care Facility. click here Ministry of Health Approves Design Development for new Kerrobert Integrated Health Care Facility The Heartland Health Region recently received notice that the Ministry of Health has approved the design development proposal for the new Kerrobert Integrated Health Care Facility. The next step is to complete the working drawings and specifications needed to be able to tender the project. Projects are sent to the Ministry of Health for approval at various stages of the planning process. Heartland Health Region Facilitates Physician Recruitment Meeting
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in Kindersley and Rosetown The School of Wellness, a healthy lifestyle challenge, kicks off next week in Rosetown and Kindersley. For the nine weeks of the challenge, participants will be gaining valuable knowledge on how to live their healthiest while having fun. The School of Wellness is a nine week challenge between the communities of Kindersley and Rosetown that is designed to give participants the knowledge and tools they need to live a healthier life. Each weekly session is comprised of fun physical activity, a presentation on a health promoting topic and an opportunity for participants to share and support one another in their efforts to make positive healthy lifestyle choices. The School of Wellness is being offered through a partnership between Heartland, Pharmasave, Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, SAHO and community health advocates. The challenge will start January 12th and run until March 16th. In Kindersley the sessions will be held in the Kindersley Elks Hall and in Rosetown the sessions will be held in the Rosetown Civic Centre Rose Room. The weekly sessions will run from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The nine weekly informational sessions are open to the public as well as participants in the challenge. For listing of weekly sessions click here What is a Health Care Directive? A Health Care Directive, sometimes called a ‘Living Will’, tells others how you would like to be treated if you lose your ability to make decisions about your health care. Your Health Care Directive contains instructions about your choices of medical treatment. You prepare the directive in advance, looking ahead to a time when you may no longer be able to make health care decisions for yourself. click here
Heartland Regional Health Authority Transfers Ownership of Davidson Housing Units The Heartland Regional Health Authority at their meeting held in October passed a motion to transfer the ownership of the Davidson Housing Units to the Saskatchewan Elks Foundation. At the Board meeting held yesterday in Outlook, the signing of the documents to make this transfer official was held. The transfer of ownership will take effect January 1, 2011. click here New Website Launched for Nurses Dear Nurses in Saskatchewan: The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce a launch of the nursing portal NURSING IN SASKATCHEWAN – RESOURCES FOR NURSES: http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/nursing. The portal, created and updated by nurses and for nurses, is a convenient centralized location with information to help nurses communicate and stay informed as we focus on providing quality patient- and family-centred care in Saskatchewan. Heartland Health Region Receives Results of Accreditation Survey Following several months of preparation by staff and physicians of Heartland Health Region and a five-day survey by representatives of Accreditation Canada, the Region has received Accreditation with Condition. click here Heartland Health Region releases Annual Report for 2009-10 click here Heartland Regional Health Authority Approves Balanced Budget and 2010-2011 Operational Plan The Heartland Regional Health Authority (HRHA) approved a balanced operating budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year at it’s meeting on May 26th, 2010. HRHA’s annual budget for 2010-11 is $86,560,331. The plan is aligned with both the 2010-11 Strategic Operational Direction for the Saskatchewan Health Sector and the region’s newly approved Destination 2015 Strategic Plan. click here
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