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Today is World AIDS Day and sadly Saskatchewan has the highest rate of HIV infection in Canada, with 2,091 cases reported between 1985 and 2016. The number of new cases in Saskatchewan is almost triple the national average. "We need a solid strategy to turn the tides on this public health emergency, that includes improved funding and resources that can be dedicated to population…

Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and devastating human rights violations in our world. December 6, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991, this day commemorates the 1989 murders of 14 female engineering students at Montreal’s l'École Polytechnique. They were targeted and died…

Media Release For Immediate Release Regina, November 15, 2017: Sparking innovative thinking to improve how Saskatchewan’s patients experience their health system is uniting over 320, community and health leaders, frontline care providers, patients, educators, students and technology entrepreneurs at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina today. Inspired by the imminent move…

SUN president, Tracy Zambory, RN, joined nursing leaders from across Canada in Edmonton yesterday in hosting the CFNU "Safe Model for Home Care" breakfast for provincial and territorial health ministers. It was great to see Saskatchewan's Hon. Jim Reiter, Minister of Health and Hon. Greg Ottenbreit, Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health, in attendance. Canada needs a…

“Saskatchewan’s registered nurses welcome this announcement,” says SUN President, Tracy Zambory. “When it comes to mental health and addictions we need bold action – we need to chart a new path that recognizes mental illness for what it is; a long-term, public health battle that will require innovative ideas, persistence, investment and political will. This is most…