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The SMA keeps you informed and up-to-date on your Association’s news via our website, SMA News Digest, SMA E-News, timely President’s Letters, and various other publications and correspondence.
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.
SK doctors tied for most hours in Canada spent on admin work
The new report by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says Sask. physicians dedicate 10.7 hours per week to administrative tasks.