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).


    Public Health and Infection Control Related Information

    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

         
    Date
    Location
    April 29, 2010
    Rosetown, SK
    May 26, 2010
    Beechy, SK
    June 14, 2010
    Rosetown, SK
    August 11, 2010
    Rosetown, SK
    September 8, 2010
    TBD
    October 13, 2010
    TBD
    November 10, 2010
    TBD
    December 8, 2010
    TBD
      

    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:

    • Hands are visible soiled
    • You may have been in contact with Clostridium difficile or Bacillus anthracis
    • You are going to eat, drink, handle contact lenses, apply make up, handle contact lenses,
    • You have used the washroom, and sneezed or coughed into your hand. 

     

    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


    Your comments and suggestions for continual improvement of our website are appreciated and we welcome any questions you may have on any of the health services we provide.

    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.


                                                 

                                                 

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