Dr. Peter Butt recognized for contributions to Sask. medical community with SMA Service Award
Dr. Peter Butt’s extensive and impactful contributions to the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the medical community have been recognized with his selection for the 2024 SMA Service Award.
SMA op-ed: Targeted solutions needed to tackle health care needs
A family physician shortage has been simmering across Canada for years, and Saskatchewan has been particularly hard hit. About 200,000 people in the province – or one in six – don’t have a family physician. This shortage is only going to get worse as more family physicians retire and fewer medical graduates enter family medicine.
Ceremony apologizing for harms to Indigenous Peoples a powerful, emotional event for Sask. physician
The Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) ceremony apologizing for past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples was powerful, emotional, yet heartwarming, says Saskatchewan physician Dr. Annette Epp.
Ministry of Health news release: Government Establishes Innovation Fund for Saskatchewan Physicians
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have partnered to establish an Innovation Fund supporting the development of family physician-led, team-based health care clinics in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
Dr. Andre Grobler ‘honoured and privileged’ to be chosen SMA president at 2024 Spring RA
Dr. Andre Grobler was elected on Friday, May 10, during the 2024 Spring Representative Assembly (RA) in Regina. Dr. Grobler becomes the 58th president and succeeds Dr. Annette Epp, a Saskatoon gynecologist.
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.