The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), is taking action to improve workplace culture and environment for the Regina hospital physician community.

Maintaining the momentum that has been building in revitalizing family medicine is a key priority for Dr. Pamela Arnold, the new president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association who was elected on May 2 during the SMA’s 2025 Spring Representative Assembly in Saskatoon.

Dr. Pamela Arnold was elected on Friday, May 2, during the 2025 Spring Representative Assembly (RA) in Saskatoon. Dr. Arnold becomes the 59th president and succeeds Dr. Andre Grobler.

The presidents of national, provincial and territorial medical associations are once again calling on the federal government to waive the unapproved increase in the capital gains inclusion rate for medical professional corporations.

A survey on racism in Saskatchewan’s medical profession has revealed a need to raise awareness among physicians about the support programs that are available to them if they are affected by racism in the workplace.

The $10-million Innovation Fund negotiated by the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the provincial government has “real power,” about 150 attendees heard during a two-day Innovation Fund kick-off event in March.