Innovation Fund series: ‘We can’t go back to the old way of working.’

Dr. Ashraf Mohamed, physician lead at Stapleford Medical Clinic in Regina, says the clinic had reached a turning point. “We were seeing more patients than ever, with increasingly complex needs, and it was becoming clear that the way we were working wasn’t sustainable. We needed to find a better way to care for our patients.”

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Innovation Fund series: ‘The clinic’s mission is “to empower people to live life to the fullest.” ’

Lifebridge Health Center’s Innovation Fund project lead, Dr. Alexander Watts, aims to strengthen whole person, team based care by introducing a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner (SCP) into the clinic.

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Bonnie Brossart’s career as SMA CEO defined by leadership, relationships, and lasting impact

After more than a decade of dedicated service as CEO of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), Bonnie Brossart is retiring at the end of May, leaving a legacy shaped by collaboration, trust, and a deep commitment to “making the day in the life of a doctor better.”

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Physicians have power ‘to shape the future of health care in this province,’ Spring RA delegates told

Newly elected Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) President Dr. Carla Holinaty says she is stepping into the role with a “clear understanding” of the environment physicians are working in.

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Saskatoon family physician Dr. Carla Holinaty elected SMA president for 2026-27

REGINA - Dr. Carla Holinaty, a Saskatoon family physician, was elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) on Friday, May 8, during the SMA’s 2026 Spring Representative Assembly (RA), held at Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina.

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Innovation Fund series: ‘Needs of patients to be addressed in “real time” by the right provider in the right role.’

Herold Road Family Physicians’ Innovation Fund project aims to improve access to mental health care services and dietary counselling, enhance care coordination, and expand team-based care for adults diagnosed with chronic diseases.

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Innovation Fund series: ‘We have been following the Patient’s Medical Home model at the Nest from day 1.’

Dr. Ankit Kapur spent two years in residency at the La Ronge Medical Clinic and Dr. Julia Kapur spent one, where they experienced the benefits of a Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) model.

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Innovation Fund series: ‘Our patients are happier, our physicians are happier and our pharmacist is happier.’

Associate Medical Clinic’s Innovation Fund project sees a pharmacist located within the Prince Albert clinic who accepts referrals from the 10 physicians. While the referral includes the area of support needed, the patient and the pharmacist set a goal together.

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