SMA/SCFP op-ed: Patient care our top priority as change coming to family medicine
As family physicians leading our respective organizations, we know that commemorating World Family Doctor Day on May 19, 2024, resonates with our colleagues in medicine. We hope it resonates with all citizens of Saskatchewan.
Prince Albert physician Dr. Andre Grobler elected SMA president
Dr. Andre Grobler, a family physician from Prince Albert, was elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) on Friday, May 10, during the 2024 Spring Representative Assembly (RA), held at Regina’s Delta Marriott.
Finding joy again in medical practice
As May 1 marks another National Physicians Day, I would like to reflect on how we can reignite the lights in our hearts for this noble profession of medicine.
Sask. Women Physicians Day shines spotlight on issues faced by women physicians
Celebrating Saskatchewan Women Physicians Day, which is March 16, highlights how far women have come in the medical profession, and how much work still needs to be done, says Dr. Megan Lyons.
Ministry of Health news release: Saskatchewan Doctors Ratify New Four-Year Contract
Today, Health Minister Everett Hindley and Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) President Dr. Annette Epp were pleased to announce that Saskatchewan physicians have ratified a new four-year contract with the Government of Saskatchewan. Ninety-three per cent of physicians who cast ballots voted in favour of the agreement.
Practice Enhancement Program (PEP) provides physicians with an opportunity for improvement
The Practice Enhancement Program (PEP) urges physicians selected for an assessment of their practices to view it as an opportunity for self-reflection to improve the quality of care they provide to their patients.
News release: Province, physicians reach tentative contract agreement
The provincial government and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement for the period April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026.
‘A privilege and a gift’: Brenda Senger reflects on 20 years at the SMA
Brenda Senger became a staff of one when she was hired in November 2003 as director of the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) Physician Support Programs. This area included the Physician Health Program, the Member Advisory Committee, and the Medical Benevolent Society.
SMA president Dr. Annette Epp highlights stabilization funding for family medicine, addressing racism in medicine at 2023 Fall RA
Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Annette Epp was pleased to hear the announcement of $20 million in stabilization funding for community-based, fee-for-service family physicians made at the 2023 Fall Representative Assembly.
New $20-million stabilization fund provides ‘meaningful first step’ for family physicians, says SMA president Dr. Annette Epp
An announcement last week of $20 million in stabilization funding for family physicians is recognition that family medicine is in dire straits but provides hope that fundamental changes to physician compensation are coming, according to Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) president Dr. Annette Epp.