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Health

Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and Better Teams for Saskatchewan people.

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1. Information you might be looking for

Apply for a health card

Information about applying for or changing personal information on your health card.

Look up surgical wait times

Find information about surgeries and the specialists who perform them by name, location, or wait time.

Manage your health needs

Contact experts with your questions or concerns about services, treatments, and access to care.

Call 911 or access other emergency medical services

Contact the right emergency response for your situation.

Find out about prescription drugs and plans

Learn about the different prescription drug plans available depending on your age and needs.

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2. Plans and Annual Reports

Plan for 2024-25

The plan for 2024-25 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.

For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.

Annual Reports

The Ministry of Health's 2023-24 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.

Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.

Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch Annual Statistical Report 2020-21
Medical Services Branch Annual Statistical Report 2019-20
eHealth Saskatchewan Annual Report

Additional Reports

This section includes annual report archive, health status reports, reports on public losses, reports on CEO long-term care facility visits and an archive of other ministry plans and reports.

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3. Programs and services

Continuing Care

Services to help people live independently, such as home care, personal care homes and long-term care.

Health Benefits

Details about what health services are covered, and how to register.

Immunization Services and Information

Details about free immunization programs to protect babies, children and adults from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Mental Health and Addictions

Promotion of mental health and treatment services for people experiencing mental illness and addictions.

Programs and Services for People with Disabilities

Support for people with long term disabilities or illnesses.

Medical Imaging

Details about imaging procedures (from x-ray to MRI) and how to prepare.

Surgery

Options for surgical care in Saskatchewan. How to find a specialist, minimize wait times and more.

Saskatchewan eHealth Vital Statistics

Register a birth, death, marriage, stillbirth, and change of name. Get certificate as legal proof of vital events. Access statistical information.

eHealth Saskatchewan

The Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for developing and implementing the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for Saskatchewan.

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4. Ministers and Managers

Hon. Everett Hindley
Hon. Everett Hindley, Minister

Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-7345
Fax 306-787-0237
Email he.minister@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 204, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3
Hon.  Tim McLeod
Hon. Tim McLeod, Minister

Minister's Office - Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health

Phone 306-798-9014
Fax 306-798-9013
Email ministerrrhe@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 208, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3
Tracey Smith, Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-3041
Fax 306-787-4533
Email tracey.smith@health.gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6
Ingrid Kirby, Assistant Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-4695
Fax 306-787-4533
Email ingrid.kirby@health.gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6
Norman O'Neill, Assistant Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-3186
Fax 306-787-4533
Email Norman.O'Neill@health.gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6
James Turner, Assistant Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-0513
Fax 306-787-4533
Email james.turner@health.gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6
Chad Ryan, Assistant Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-3147
Fax 306-787-4533
Email chad.ryan@health.gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6
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5. Forms and publications

These are our top downloaded health documents:

Health Services Card Application
Apply for a health card online or by mail.

Influenza Immunization Information
Find out how to fight the flu.

Early Childhood Development
Resources for parents to help kids grow up healthy.

Special Support Program - Drug Plan - CRA Application
Help for those whose drug costs are high in relation to their income.

You can find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.

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6. Health System Statistics

The following reports provide various health system information and statistics.

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7. Legislation

The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Health and are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw® website.

To order or subscribe, please visit the Freelaw®website. If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free.

R-8.2 - The Regional Health Services Act
Addresses the governance and accountability of the regional health authorities.

P-37.1 - The Public Health Act, 1994
Provides authority for the establishment of public health standards, such as public health inspection of food services.

M-13.1 - The Mental Health Services Act
Regulates the provision of mental health services in the province and the protection of persons with mental disorders.

H-0.021 - The Health Information Protection Act
Protects personal health information in the health system in Saskatchewan and establishes a common set of rules that emphasize the protection of privacy, while ensuring that information is available to provide efficient health services.

P-0.1 - The Paramedics Act
Regulates paramedics

View complete list of Ministry of Health documents

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8. News releases

Read the ministry's most recent news releases

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