Family physicians with CFPC certification formally recognized as Specialists in Family Medicine in Saskatchewan
A landmark regulatory change has formally designated family physicians as “specialists in family medicine.” “This recognition affirms the reality of what family physicians do every day,” said Dr. Jess R. Melle, president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s Section of Family Medicine. “Family medicine is not ‘general.’ It is a distinct and highly specialized field of […]
SMA Statement on the Closure of Prairie Harm Reduction
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is deeply concerned about the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon and the risk this decision poses to patient safety, as well as the impact this decision will have on our strained health care system.
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.
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.
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.
Innovation Fund series: ‘The primary goal of our Innovation Fund project is to be able to say “yes” to more patients.’
Dr. Karissa Brabant says the Innovation Fund has been transformative for herself and her clinic – Circle Medical Centre in Moose Jaw.
News release: Sask. Physicians Call for Strengthening Voluntary Addiction Care Before Implementing Compassionate Intervention Act
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) share the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to reducing preventable deaths and supporting people living with severe substance use disorders. Physicians across the province see the tragic impact of the toxic drug crisis every day and agree that urgent action is necessary.
Joint SMA/CPSS Statement on the Compassionate Intervention Act
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Saskatchewan (CPSS) share the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to reducing
preventable deaths and supporting people living with severe substance use disorders. Physicians
across the province see firsthand the devastating impact of the toxic drug crisis and believe
urgent action is needed.
SMA marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – which is March 21 – reminds us that racism is not a distant or abstract concept in Saskatchewan, according to Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka.
Dr. Shayne Burwell appointed new SMA board chair
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) announces the appointment of Dr. Shayne Burwell as chair of the SMA Board of Directors. Current board chair Dr. Janet Shannon is leaving the position on May 31, 2026, after serving for nine years.