The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the single health region of the province of Saskatchewan. Established on December 4, 2017, it amalgamated the province's 12 former regional health authorities into one unified organization. The SHA is responsible for delivering a wide range of health services, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as home and community care, mental health services, population and preventive health, and addiction services. History The formation of the SHA was a significant restructuring of Saskatchewan's healthcare system. This change aimed to provide more consistent and coordinated care across the province. The transition was guided by recommendations from the Saskatchewan Advisory Panel on Health System Structure, which emphasized the need for a single provincial health authority to improve efficiency and patient care.
Governance The SHA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Board comprises 10 members and is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, ensuring accountability, and maintaining the quality of healthcare services. Key committees within the Board include Governance and Human Resources, Quality and Safety, Audit, Finance and Risk, Practitioner Liaison, and Board Practitioner Hearing.
Health services provided Public health Primary care Acute care Home & community services Mental health & addictions NotesEnvironmental health protection: Food & water safety Disease surveillance & control: Immunization HIV/AIDS Programs Children & youth services Primary care clinics Aboriginal services: Health & wellness Addiction & Treatment Community health Hospital inpatient care Surgery specialties & subspecialities Complex medical surgery (tertiary & quaternary) Acute and specialized rehab Urgent care Same-day care Ambulatory care Community services Assisted living Home care Occupational therapy & physiotherapy Adult day care Residential services Complex care Hospice care Transitional care Community Development Housing Emergency & urgent services Residential & community services Addictions Needle exchange Supervised Injection Site Free safer supplies
Leading up to and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority implemented a vaccine promotion campaign funded by a $650,642 grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada's Immunization Partnership Fund. The program used electronic reminders, in-person engagement and direct marketing to increase uptake of vaccines in general, including mobile clinics to deliver COVID-19 vaccines.
Budget and Funding In the 2025–26 provincial budget, the SHA received a $261.1 million increase, bringing its total budget to a record $4.94 billion. This funding aims to improve patient access and responsiveness within the healthcare system.
Digital Health Initiatives The SHA collaborates with eHealth Saskatchewan to provide digital health services to residents. One such service is MySaskHealthRecord, an online tool that allows individuals to access their personal health information, including laboratory results, immunization records, and clinical visit history.
Recognition In 2022, the SHA was recognized by the Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC) with a Partnership Award. This award highlighted the SHA's efforts in promoting family presence and engagement in healthcare settings, especially during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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