SMA/SCFP Op-Ed: Op-ed: Protect our children – get them vaccinated
By Dr. Eben Strydom and Dr. Myles Deutscher: As physicians and as parents, our message is simple: get your child vaccinated.
MSA leaders learn about effective advocacy during PLI course
Physician leaders from across Saskatchewan who are helping to transform Regional Medical Associations into new Medical Staff Associations in their regions came together recently to learn how to effectively advocate for change.
Five physicians elected to new committee examining SMA governance
Five physicians have been elected to serve on the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) Special Committee on SMA Governance Review, which will examine how the SMA governs itself and present recommendations to the 2022 Spring Representative Assembly (RA).
Sask. physicians lead by example in SMA children’s vaccination campaign
Physicians around Saskatchewan are demonstrating their confidence in the safety of the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine in the most powerful way – by vaccinating their own children and sharing their reasons why.
Challenges of the pandemic, racism in medicine among themes of 2021 Fall RA
While the COVID-19 pandemic is a terrible storm, it has also revealed the inherent good in people, Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Eben Strydom told delegates to the 2021 Fall Representative Assembly (RA).
News release: SMA presents Physician, Resident and Student Leader of the Year awards for 2021
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) recognized outstanding achievement in leading Saskatchewan’s medical community by presenting three leadership awards during its virtual 2021 Fall Representative Assembly.
News release: SMA honours Physician of the Year, leadership award recipients during 2021 Fall Representative Assembly
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has recognized three physicians and a medical student who have inspired their colleagues with their achievements and their outstanding leadership during the pandemic.
News release: SMA president renews call for gathering limits in wake of patient transfers to Ontario
The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is renewing his call for mandatory gathering limits in the wake of the news that Saskatchewan has been transferring patients to Ontario.
SMA to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saskatchewan’s physicians are committed to advancing reconciliation, better understanding the root causes of health disparities among Indigenous patients, and addressing racism within the medical profession and the health system.
News release: SMA expresses gratitude to organizations for helping blunt fourth wave of pandemic
Saskatchewan Medical Association president Dr. Eben Strydom expressed gratitude today to organizations that are taking steps on their own to blunt the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan.