New Artwork Inspires Our Commitment to Health-Related TRC Calls to Action
The Saskatchewan Medical Association recently unveiled new artwork created by Chris Chipak, a Plains Cree artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation. The artwork is meant to serve as a visible reminder of the SMA’s commitment to better support Saskatchewan physicians in responding to the health-related Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
CMA President’s Tour Heads to Saskatoon
The Canadian Medical Association’s national series heads to Saskatoon on Wednesday, October 21st. It is an opportunity for physicians to share what matters most with the CMA’s President.
Innovation Fund series: ‘The goal is to improve access while freeing up physician time for more complex medical issues.”
For Dr. Shawn Smit, the motivation behind Idylwyld Medical Centre’s Innovation Fund project is simple: patients deserve easier access to care, and physicians should be able to spend more time doing what they do best.
Innovation Fund series: ‘This initiative is more than a temporary pilot. It is a roadmap for sustainable rural primary care.”
Dr. Daniel Glaeske and the team at Centre Street Medical Clinic in Assiniboia are leading an ambitious Innovation Fund project designed to strengthen rural primary care by tackling one of the region’s most pressing challenges: Navigating a fragmented, geographically dispersed, and increasingly complex health system.
Marcel Nobert appointed SMA CEO
The Saskatchewan Medical Association Board of Directors announces the appointment of Marcel Nobert as the next Chief Executive Officer of the SMA.
SMA Annual Awards: Nominations Now Open
The Saskatchewan Medical Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards. These awards celebrate physicians, residents, and medical students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, excellence in patient care, service to others, and meaningful contributions to the medical profession and their communities.
Innovation Fund series: ‘Our physicians have reached a point where additional nursing support is essential.”
Dr. Audrey Van Zanten and the team at Acadia Medical Clinic are undertaking an Innovation Fund project designed to significantly improve patient access to care, reduce wait times, and strengthen chronic disease management. The project’s primary focus is the addition of 1.5 FTE nursing positions, allowing for improved patient flow, reduced administrative burden, and timely follow up for one of the largest chronic disease populations in the Saskatoon area.
Communities Come Together for Walk with Your Doc 2026
On May 15, physicians, patients, and community members across Saskatchewan took part in Walk with Your Doc 2026, a joint initiative of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Held just ahead of Saskatchewan Family Physician Day on May 19, the walks were part of a broader […]
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.”
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.