Welcome to the Heartland Health Region!

Located in west-central Saskatchewan, the Heartland Health Region provides health care services to a population of 42,926 people (Source: Ministry of Health. Covered Population 2009) over an area of 41,770 square kilometres.  Its major boundary landmarks include the South Saskatchewan River to the south and the province of Alberta boundary to the west. There are 57 towns and villages, 44 rural municipalities and 19 Hutterite Colonies located in the region. 

Somewhat atypical for Saskatchewan health regions, Heartland has no First Nation communities within its borders. There is one Métis community in the region (Cando). A relatively low number of residents identify as Aboriginal (n ~650). The region’s largest urban centre is Kindersley, with a population of 4,894. Other major centres include Rosetown (2,656); Unity (2,487); Biggar (2,468); and Outlook (2,476).

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Heartland Health Region

Date & Location of Authority Meetings

Members of the public are welcome to attend HRHA meetings which are generally held on the 2nd 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 10 days prior to the Authority meeting, in order for the Authority to examine the issues.

For More Information Contact:

Christa Garrett  306-882-4111 or email christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca

News Around the Region

Heartland Health Region releases Annual Report for 2009-10 click here

Breastfeeding Friendly – anytime, anywhere

In Heartland Health Region, 500 babies are born each year making families and new mothers an important customer base for business. About 82% of new mothers choose to breastfeed, which is great but only 45% of mothers’ are still breastfeeding their infant at 6 months of age. We would like to support new mothers and increase the percentage rate for breastfeeding initiation and duration because breastfeeding is the best thing to do. It is the normal thing – anytime, anywhere.  click here

Heartland Health Region Completes 2010 Accreditation Canada Survey Visit

The Heartland Regional Health Authority Board of Directors, staff and physicians are looking forward to receiving the results of the recent survey by Accreditation Canada. Heartland Health Region underwent its third survey from June 13th to 18th. click here

Falls Prevention the focus in the Region for the month of June

Falls Injury Prevention in Heartland Communities

Even prior to falls injury prevention being recognized as a required organizational practice it was an issue being addressed by Heartland teams across the region.  The prevalence of falls sustained by seniors is a serious concern in Heartland where more than 18% of the population is over 65 years of age.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 seniors is likely to fall at least once every year.  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

Kindersley Community Garden Sod Turning

The Kindersley Food Coalition and Heartland Health Region are excited to invite you to the opening of the Century Garden on Tuesday June 1, 2010 (Hunger Awareness Day) at 1:00 pm on the south side of the hospital towards the alley (behind the former Sunset Lodge).  click here

Heartland Health Region's Focus for the month of May is on Hand Hygiene.

National Hand Hygiene Day is May 5th, 2010

Hand Hygiene Facts

 You should wash with soap and water when:

The preferred method for hand hygiene in most other situations is alcohol-based hand rubs because:

• They are fast acting, killing germs in as little as 15 seconds.
• They are less drying and irritating than soap and water – they contain emollients which hold water in the skin – adding moisture.

 

You should perform hand hygiene:

• Before first contact with a client or the client environment
• After contact with body fluids or excretions, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, and wound dressings
• After moving from a contaminated body site to a clean-body site during client care
• After removing gloves
• After contact with a client or the client environment
• Before leaving work at the end of your shift

Awareness of Medication Reconciliation is the focus for Heartland Health Region during the month of April

WHAT IS IT? Medication reconciliation is a process designed to prevent medication errors at patient transition points. It includes:
• Creating the most complete and accurate list or Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) of all home medications for each patient.
• Using that list when writing medication orders.
• Comparing the list against the physician's admission, transfer, and/or discharge orders; identifying and bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the physician; and, if appropriate, making changes to the orders ensuring the changes are documented.

For more information on Medication Reconcilation click here or contact the Manager of Quality Improvement - Safety at        882-4111 ext 247.

Mark your calendars for the release of the DAWN Strategy!

The Drug and Alcohol Awareness Wellness Network (DAWN) will launch their regional drug strategy to communities across the region on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in Kindersley at 11:00 am at the Norman Ritchie Centre.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  See More

Heartland Regional Health Authority Appoints President/Chief Executive Officer

The Heartland Regional Health Authority is very pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Cummings as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President effective September 1, 2009...See More

Heartland Health Region Appoints Architects for the Capital Projects Facilities Replacements  

Heartland Health Region approved the appointment of the architects for the three long term care replacement projects in Rosetown, Biggar and Kerrobert at their August 12th meeting......See More  

Expansion of International Travel Vaccine Sales Clinics in Heartland Health Region

In an effort to continue to provide optimal immunization services to the residents of Heartland Health Region, Public Health Services has expanded the availability of International Travel Clinics and has changed the process for general vaccine sales clinics within the region....See More

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Concerns? Compliments? Please let us know!
One way that Heartland can achieve continuous quality improvement is by working with Heartland residents who express their compliments, concerns, comments or complaints about the health care they have received.

Please contact the Manager of Quality Improvement by phone at 306-882-4111 or call toll-free at

1-800-631-7686; or by email at Concerns@hrha.sk.ca.