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The search for answers about juvenile arthritis continues
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- Created on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 18:44
Erin Marchuk of the Arthritis Society is shown in the photo reading a booklet on juvenile arthritis.Life is different for children with arthritis. They have daily struggles that other kids don't have to face. Photo by John B. Pluck.
by John B. Pluck
It appears that children affected by arthritis can benefit from moderate physical activity.
Two recent studies into juvenile arthritis conducted at the University of Saskatchewan suggest that further research is needed to develop physical activity programs and drugs that can assist children suffering with arthritis.
Susan Tupper, post doctorial fellow and researcher at the U of S, examined the effect of both physical activity and inactivity on children suffering from arthritis.
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Health services challenging for rural residents
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- Created on Thursday, 16 February 2012 02:46
Olga Heinrichs has been making trips to the Regina General Hospital from Swift Current since April 2011. Vast distances in the province make it difficult for rural residents to receive medical treatment. Photo by Lisa Goudy
by Lisa Goudy
Ever since Olga Heinrichs was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, she has been coming to Regina from Swift Current for check-ups and tests. But making the trip has its challenges.
“When you live out in the country and the roads are bad and you can’t get through…that can get to be quite a challenge,” said Heinrichs. “If it should happen to be an emergency – that would really be bad.”
Insane Ink makes it mark on small town Saskatchewan
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- Created on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 22:05
By Christeen Jesse
To the average passerby, the small prairie town of Whitewood doesn’t seem like a typical home for a tattoo and piercing studio, but Jerry Martin knew better.
“We decided that Whitewood was the perfect place to open the shop because it’s dead centre of Canada,” said Martin, owner of Insane Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio.
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Saskatchewan sees STARS: Air ambulance service propels on the prairies
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- Created on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:19
Cutting out ground transportation time, STARS air ambulance service will get critically injured patients to city hospitals more quickly. Photo by Christeen Jesse.
By Christeen Jesse
Kelly Prime has seen his share of trauma.
An advanced care paramedic in Wynard, Prime responds to emergency calls and deals with critically injured patients on a daily basis. His job requires immediate medical response—providing intensive care to injured patients on-scene and often transporting patients to city hospitals.
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Only Doctor Leaves Balcarres
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- Created on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:35
by Melanie Davidson
The only doctor in Balcarres is leaving at the end of this month, causing nine acute care beds at the hospital to close until a new doctor is recruited.
In the interim, two nurse practitioners will service the community fulltime. They’ll provide an appointment and walk-in clinic, and care for the long-term care residents.
“They’ll be able to write prescriptions but that depends if people are comfortable enough seeing them and sure enough that they’re going to get the right diagnosis,” said Balcarres town councilor Kent Esplin.