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A variety of health services are available through the
Sun Country Health Region.
Ambulance Services
Description
Ambulance Service is provided in the following centres: Coronach Bengough, Pangman, Radville, Weyburn, Estevan, Lampman, Oxbow, Carnduff, Redvers, Carlyle, Maryfield, Wawota, Kipling, Stoughton and Fillmore.
The service is available on a 24-hour basis, across Sun Country Health Region and includes:
- Primary Care paramedics, Intermediate Care Paramedics, and Advanced Care Paramedics
- Home stations in Estevan, Carnduff, Stoughton, Oxbow, Weyburn, Pangman, Bengough, Coronach
and Radville
Air Ambulance
- Doctors can request this Provincial service to transport critically ill patients to a larger center
First Responders Program
- Community residents are trained to stabilize patient until the Ambulance arrives.
Basic Trauma Life Support Course
- Trauma is the leading cause of death for children and adults under the age of 40, you will learn how to take an organized approach to definitive care at the trauma scene and en-route to a trauma facility.
- You will develop the skills you need to recognize mechanisms of injury, assess, perform critical interventions, package, and transport the trauma patient. The primary purpose of the workshop is to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and experience necessary to get the trauma patient to the emergency department in the best possible condition.
- You will focus on identifying conditions that require immediate transport (load and go conditions) in order to save the patient.
Lifeline Program
- Lifeline is an emergency accessing system, activated by the simple push of a button. It can provide that needed peace of mind to yourself or a loved one to know help is on the way.
- Who can best utilize this system?
Well almost anybody but usually it is used by those who live alone and have a long term medical condition that may leave them largely incapacitated without much warning. Diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. The system can have somebody whether a friend, relative, or even the ambulance, if necessary, respond in time of need. This may occur if a person has simply slipped and needs help up or any other of many possibilities. It is an assurance to the user of never really being alone. - How does it work?
When a person is in need, they will push a button that they are given to wear. This will alert the lifeline dispatcher at the Weyburn General Hospital or St. Josephs' Hospital, who will then try to speak to the client thru the machine installed into the phone line at the clients' house. Failing a response the dispatcher will call one of the clients' responders and ask them to go over and check on the client. - What is the cost for this service?
Currently the charge is $30/month and $25 installation fee.
Lifeline has been providing assurance to people for 17 years.
Farm Response Program
- This program provides farm families with emergency preplanning, such as how to access EMS and how to create an action plan in the event of a fire. The program covers general safety tips on handling machinery, safety around farm animals and chemicals, and basic first aid. This class usually takes four hours.
- Contact the Weyburn EMS office for further details on this program
Farm Medic Course
- This course teaches first responders how to stabilize a farm accident scene and help with the extrication of the patient. This includes machinery entanglements, power take off accidents, rollovers and how to handle dangerous goods situations. This program can give rural communities a feeling of security knowing that local, knowledgeable people are there to help.
- Contact the Weyburn EMS office for further details on this program
CPR Course
Teaches basic life saving skills.
Teaches basic life saving skills.
Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services
Charles Eddy
842-0223
842-0223
Contact
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First Responders ProgramPh: (306) 842-0223
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Lifeline Program
Lifeline,WeyburnPh: (306) 842-0223.
Lifeline, Estevan Ph:(306)637-2404
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Farm Response Program
Estevan Mental Health for Estevan and area: Ph: (306) 637-3610 |
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CPR Course Ph: (306) 842-0223
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Home Care
Description
Regional Health Authorities provide home care services in Saskatchewan. Services are provided on the basis of assessed need and are intended to help people who need acute, long term, palliative and supportive care to remain independent at home. Home Care is not intended to take over those things clients are able to do for themselves or to replace existing support.
Purposes and Goals of Home Care Services
Purpose: "To help people who need assistance due to health problems and/or disabilities remain at home."
Goals:
"To teach self care and strengthen abilities.
To delay/prevent loss of abilities.
To assist families and other supporters.
To provide referral service to other agencies."
Purpose: "To help people who need assistance due to health problems and/or disabilities remain at home."
Goals:
"To teach self care and strengthen abilities.
To delay/prevent loss of abilities.
To assist families and other supporters.
To provide referral service to other agencies."
Services: Based on assessed need, The South East Health District offers the following Home Care Services by qualified Home Health Aides and Registered Nurses as appropriate:
Homemaking:
Assistance with meal preparation, laundry, house cleaning, and other needs as required. Seasonal cleaning is not offered through Home Care. Information regarding private service providers is available.
Personal Care:
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, exercise, foot and hair care and other activities of daily living is provided.
Respite Care:
Temporary relief from caregiver duties for family supporters to enable them to get out for short periods of time. Some evening service and occasional overnight stays can be provided for short periods of time.
Meals on Wheels/Wheels to Meals:
Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to the client's home, or the client is delivered to a location where the meal is served. Meals on Wheels is available in the following communities: Weyburn, Coronach, Bengough, Pangman, Radville, Yellow Grass, Ogema, Gainsborough, Carievale, Carnduff, Oxbow, Alameda, Estevan, Lampman, Midale, Osage, Windthorst, Kipling, Wawota, Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, Redvers, Maryfield, Stoughton, Fillmore, Creelman. Please call the local Home Care program for more information.
Meals on Wheels/Wheels to Meals:
Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to the client's home, or the client is delivered to a location where the meal is served. Meals on Wheels is available in the following communities: Weyburn, Coronach, Bengough, Pangman, Radville, Yellow Grass, Ogema, Gainsborough, Carievale, Carnduff, Oxbow, Alameda, Estevan, Lampman, Midale, Osage, Windthorst, Kipling, Wawota, Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, Redvers, Maryfield, Stoughton, Fillmore, Creelman. Please call the local Home Care program for more information.
Nursing:
Teaching self care activities and monitoring procedures (general condition, blood pressure, blood sugar, pain management, bowel care, etc.) wound management and dressing changes, medication supervision, specimen collection, special foot care, (foot care clinics in Estevan), home intravenous programs and other procedures as requested by a physician. These services are provided by a registered nurse and/or trained staff under the supervision
Volunteers:
Volunteer services are available in some centers. Volunteers provide supply preparation, meal delivery, phone calls, errands and transportation, and friendly visiting.
Palliative Care:
If a terminally ill client wishes to remain at home, Palliative Care will be provided in the home, as long as it is feasible and desired by the client. This care is provided by a team of professionals including Home Health Aides and Home Care Nurses. Palliative care is offered on a 24 hour basis if needed during the end stage of life.
Equipment:
The South East Health District will rent some special needs equipment for short periods of time while clients wait for their own to arrive.
Home Care Fees:
Home Care Service charges are based on fees established by the Government of Saskatchewan. Services are government subsidized and do not reflect the true cost of providing the service. Further subsidy is available to clients based on their income. Clients will be required to provide further information. Clients not wishing to provide this information will be asked to pay the standard rate. Home Care Nursing services are free of charge to the client.
Who can receive Home Care Services?
Any citizen of Saskatchewan can receive Home Care Services. Out of province visitors have access through special arrangements. Home Care can help seniors and people with disabilities who need some support to remain in their homes. It can also help people return home more quickly from the hospital after surgery. As well, it can provide support to those with terminal illnesses chow choose to stay at home. Home Care can be arrange at any time of the day or night, based on assessed need.
Any citizen of Saskatchewan can receive Home Care Services. Out of province visitors have access through special arrangements. Home Care can help seniors and people with disabilities who need some support to remain in their homes. It can also help people return home more quickly from the hospital after surgery. As well, it can provide support to those with terminal illnesses chow choose to stay at home. Home Care can be arrange at any time of the day or night, based on assessed need.
Obtaining Service
Who can request service? How do I request service?
Anyone can request Home Care Services, including the client, doctor, family member or a friend. Certain nursing services require a doctor's request. A person can request Home Care Services by contacting the appropriate agency listed below:
Anyone can request Home Care Services, including the client, doctor, family member or a friend. Certain nursing services require a doctor's request. A person can request Home Care Services by contacting the appropriate agency listed below:
Contact:
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Weyburn and Area Head Office
Home Care West Phone: 306-842-6870 Fax: 306-842-1919 |
Estevan and Area Head Office
Home Care South Phone: 306-637-3630 Fax: 306-637-2494. |
Arcola and Area Head Office
Home Care East Phone: 306-455-2116 Fax: 306-455-2119 |
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Home Care West
Weyburn Phone: 842-6870 Fax: 842-1919 Radville Phone: 869-2722 Fax: 869-2562 Pangman Phone: 442-4722 Fax: 442-4227 Bengough Phone: 268-2102 Fax: 268-4339 Coronach Phone: 267-2233 Fax: 267-2324 |
Home Care South
Estevan Phone: 637-3630 Fax: 637-2494 Lampman Phone: 487-2562 Fax: 487-3103 Midale Phone: 458-2446 Fax: 458-2764 Oxbow Phone: 483-5047 Fax: 483-5178 Carnduff/ Gainsborough Phone: 685-2277 Fax: 685-4636 |
Home Care East
Arcola Phone: 455-2116 Fax: 455-2119 Fillmore Phone: 722-3331 Fax: 722-3877 Kipling Phone: 736-2913 Fax: 736-8185 Stoughton Phone: 457-2686 Fax: 457-2430 Wawota Phone: 739-2782 Fax: 739-2802 Redvers Phone: 452-3659 Fax: 452-3556 Carlyle Phone: 453-6749 Fax: 453-6799 |
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Public Health Inspection
Description
The Public Health Inspectors department is committed to promoting good health. The team of health professionals provides programs to protect the public, which include these following areas.
Services Provided:
Drinking Water Quality
PHI's inspect and sample all Rural Municipal wells and drinking water supplies at public facilities that are not connected to municipal distribution systems. Although Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management (SERM) has jurisdiction over municipal distribution systems, the District monitors the laboratory results from these systems. If a serious potential threat to public health is detected in any type of public water system the Medical Health Officer may issue a Boil Water Order to the municipality. Public Health Inspectors also provide advice to private water supply owners on water disinfection and the interpretation of water analyses.
PHI's inspect and sample all Rural Municipal wells and drinking water supplies at public facilities that are not connected to municipal distribution systems. Although Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management (SERM) has jurisdiction over municipal distribution systems, the District monitors the laboratory results from these systems. If a serious potential threat to public health is detected in any type of public water system the Medical Health Officer may issue a Boil Water Order to the municipality. Public Health Inspectors also provide advice to private water supply owners on water disinfection and the interpretation of water analyses.
Food Safety Classes
Provincial regulations require that all licensed restaurants must have at least one staff member per shift who has taken a food handler course. PHI's conduct numerous one-day courses throughout the year and in various locations in the service area. Between 200 and 300 people receive the course each year.
Food Premises Inspections
The District licenses Public Eating Establishments and food processing facilities such as bakeries and slaughterhouses. Public Health Inspectors inspect these facilities as well as other food-related facilities that are not licensed, such as butcher shops and grocery stores.
Provincial regulations require that all licensed restaurants must have at least one staff member per shift who has taken a food handler course. PHI's conduct numerous one-day courses throughout the year and in various locations in the service area. Between 200 and 300 people receive the course each year.
Food Premises Inspections
The District licenses Public Eating Establishments and food processing facilities such as bakeries and slaughterhouses. Public Health Inspectors inspect these facilities as well as other food-related facilities that are not licensed, such as butcher shops and grocery stores.
Indoor Air Quality
Public Health Inspectors are primarily concerned with air quality in public facilities. Indoor ice arenas are inspected and carbon monoxide tests are conducted. Public Health Inspectors work with the Air Quality branch of Occupational Health when dealing with air quality issues in schools and work places. PHI's also provide advice and educational material to homeowners on topics such as mould growth.
Plumbing Inspections
Provincial regulations require that plumbing permits be obtained for every new plumbing installation or where plumbing systems are substantially changed. PHI's conduct inspections of these installations throughout the service area.
Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Plumbing regulations require that private sewage disposal systems be approved by Public Health Inspectors to ensure that water supplies are protected and health hazards are not created.
Safe Housing and Accommodation
Under the Public Health Act for Public Health Inspectors to placard dwellings that are not fit for human occupation. The Public Accommodation regulations apply to hotels, motels, campgrounds and bed and breakfast facilities, which are licensed by the District. The regulations also address the health requirements for public accommodations such as apartment blocks and rental homes
Swimming Pool Safety
The District licenses all public swimming pools on an annual basis. PHI's conduct regular inspections where water quality is tested and samples are submitted. PHI's also conduct swimming pool operator courses every year so that every pool can have a trained operator as required by provincial regulation.
The District licenses all public swimming pools on an annual basis. PHI's conduct regular inspections where water quality is tested and samples are submitted. PHI's also conduct swimming pool operator courses every year so that every pool can have a trained operator as required by provincial regulation.
Contact:
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Estevan Public Health
Box 5000-201 Estevan,SK S4A 2V6 Tel: (306) 637-3626 |
Weyburn Public Health
Box 2003 Weyburn,SK S4H 279 Tel: (306) 842-8618 |
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Public Health Nursing
Description
The goal of Public Health Nursing is to promote and preserve the health and well being of populations, which encompasses communities, groups, families and individuals. Services provided are broadly diverse, ranging from education to consultation to primary care provision to advocacy. Provision of Public Health
Nursing services includes the following activities:
Nursing services includes the following activities:
- identification, assessment and response to the health needs of each age group or community;
- provision of supportive services to the target population, including linkages to available external resources, service providers and community organizations ;
- referral to appropriate professionals and service agencies;
- Completion of the necessary recording, evaluation and follow-up of the service provided.
- Addressing health issues throughout an individual's lifespan, Public Health Nursing services can be roughly grouped into the following categories: Prenatal, Postnatal, Child Health Clinic (CHC), School, Child/Adolescent, Adult and CD/Immunization.
Services Provided:
Prenatal Health Services: Public Health Nurses promote a healthy pregnancy in a variety of settings, which may include the client's home, the public health office, the telephone, and the hospital, and while facilitating group classes in the community. Prenatal care may include:
- Physical and psychosocial assessment followed by appropriate health education, referral and follow-up;
- Evidence-based education and support;
- Assisting the family to cope with the social, physical and emotional needs and changes brought on by pregnancy and childbirth.
Postnatal Health Services: Public Health Nurses promote healthy child and family development by providing supportive services and primary health care to the postnatal family. These services are provided in a variety of settings including the hospital, the family's home, the public health office, by telephone and through group meetings in the community.
Child Health Clinic (CHC) Services: The CHC provides Public Health Nurses with an opportunity to provide both preventative and interventionist health services. Public Health Nurses use these clinics to both vaccinate children against various communicable diseases (e.g. diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilius influenzae type b Meningitis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, etc) and to perform a series of screenings and assessments. The screenings and assessments not only provide a thorough assessment of the child's growth and development but also provide a basis for any required health education, anticipatory guidance or referral.
School Health Services: School health services provide Public Health Nurses with an opportunity to provide both preventative and interventionist health strategies. School health services may include:
- immunization
- communicable disease prevention, surveillance and follow-up
- vision screening at 6 and 9 years and, if necessary, 5 years
- liaison and resource regarding school personnel, students and families
- health education and counselling to individuals as requested
- Support Program for Pregnant Adolescents
- hearing screening
- group health education
- health consultation with teachers
Child/Adolescent Health Services: Services are directed to individuals 30 days to 18 years of age and may involve the individual directly or indirectly through consultation with a parent, guardian or primary caregiver. Child/Adolescent Health Services may include the following:
- nutrition and feeding practices
- parenting and discipline issues
- child growth and development
- puberty and sexuality issues
- physical health concerns and maintenance
- mental health concerns and maintenance safety and injury prevention
Adult Health Services: Services are directed to those individuals aged 19 and older. Adult health services may include:
- physical health concerns and maintenance
- mental health concerns and maintenance
- healthy eating and/or activity levels
- family planning
- grief and/or loss support
- family and/or relationship issues
- breastfeeding support (after 30 days postpartum)
- general health and/or disease information
- information regarding community resources and supports
CD/Immunization:Services are directed to individuals throughout the lifespan. Communicable disease follow-up and teaching to:
- prevent and/or decrease the incidence of communicable diseases
- provide appropriate client follow-up and contact tracing
- provide counseling and education regarding immunization and prophylaxis that is provided at times other than during immunization
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Mental Health Services
Description
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and therapists provide a wide range of mental health services throughout Sun Country Health Region. Services are available on a full-time basis at the clinics in Weyburn and Estevan. Part-time clinics are held on a regular basis in various communities throughout the region.
Addiction Services
The goal of Addiction Services is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues through the promotion of healthy attitudes, behaviors and lifestyles. Assessment and recovery services, community development and resource services are available. Services for problem gambling are also provided.
Addiction Services
The goal of Addiction Services is to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues through the promotion of healthy attitudes, behaviors and lifestyles. Assessment and recovery services, community development and resource services are available. Services for problem gambling are also provided.
Child and Youth Services
Specialized services are available for young people (0 - 18 years of age) and their families. Services include assessment, treatment and case management for a wide range of emotional, developmental, and behavior disorders. Speech language services are available to pre-school children and their families.
Specialized services are available for young people (0 - 18 years of age) and their families. Services include assessment, treatment and case management for a wide range of emotional, developmental, and behavior disorders. Speech language services are available to pre-school children and their families.
Adult Services
- Therapy for people who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or contemplating suicide.
- Therapy/support for individuals who are having difficulty coping with their day to day life.
- Couple counselling.
- Therapy for eating disorders.
- Therapy for survivors of abuse.
- Grief counselling.
- Psychological testing including intellectual, personality and other individual, specialized assessments.
- Advocacy of good mental health through public education and promotion.
- Interventions for community members in response to traumatic incidents.
- Consultations and referrals to the appropriate service agents as required.
- Alternatives to Violence
- Sex Offender Program
Rehabilitation & Residential Services
The goal is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health of persons with long-term mental illness. Services include screening, assessment, case management, residential services, consultation with long term care facilities, and education.
The goal is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health of persons with long-term mental illness. Services include screening, assessment, case management, residential services, consultation with long term care facilities, and education.
Inpatient Services
There are times when the severity and nature of a mental disorder requires a brief period of hospital care.
Mental Health Inpatient Unit offers hospitalization services, including assessment, treatment, life skills development, and discharge planning with a multidisciplinary approach.
There are times when the severity and nature of a mental disorder requires a brief period of hospital care.
Mental Health Inpatient Unit offers hospitalization services, including assessment, treatment, life skills development, and discharge planning with a multidisciplinary approach.
Day Hospital Program
The Outpatient Day Program is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to develop essential social skills and abilities that will enable the client to achieve their highest level of functioning. This program also provides assessment, stabilization, skill development and support.
The Outpatient Day Program is part of an interdisciplinary program designed to develop essential social skills and abilities that will enable the client to achieve their highest level of functioning. This program also provides assessment, stabilization, skill development and support.
Consultation
Consultation services are available to other professionals (e.g. family doctors, lawyers, courts, clergy, teachers and other community agencies).
Consultation services are available to other professionals (e.g. family doctors, lawyers, courts, clergy, teachers and other community agencies).
Obtaining Service
Although clients are referred by their family physician or psychiatrist, this need not always be the case. If you are interested in receiving services, or would like further information about services, please contact the Intake Worker.
Contact
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Arcola Mental Health
Arcola Health Centre P.O. Box 419 Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 Tel: (306)455-2159 Fax: (306)455-2397 |
Estevan Mental Health
St. Joseph's Hospital 1174 Nicholson Road P.O. Box 5000-202 Estevan, SK S4A 2V6 Tel: (306)637-3610 Fax: (306)634-2015 |
Kipling Mental Health
Kipling Memorial Health Centre Box 420 Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 Tel: (306)736-2638 Fax: (306)736-8185 |
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Weyburn Mental Health
Community Health Services Building 900 Saskatchewan Drive P.O. Box 2003 Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z9 Tel: (306)842-8665 Fax: (306)842-8690 Toll Free: (800)216-7689 |
Emergency Psychiatry Services:
24 hours, 7 days per week Tel:(306)842-8665 |
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For new referrals within the health region, please contact the Intake Office at (306) 842-8665 or toll free (800) 216-7689.
Population Served
Services are available to who may be experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in living and/or psychiatric disorders that interfere with daily functioning or healthy relationships.
Confidentiality
Our staff hold all client information as confidential and will only disclose information under one of the following circumstances:
- with the consent of the client
- when ordered by the courts
- when child abuse or neglect is suspected
- when self harm or harm to others may occur.
Service Providers
Psychiatrists are medical doctors trained in psychiatry and can prescribe medication to treat emotional and/or mental illness or disorders.
Psychologists have graduate degrees in clinical psychology and specialize in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Assessment may include either intellectual or personality testing.
Social Workers have professional degrees and help to identify and alleviate social problems. They provide counselling to individuals, couples, families and groups.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sun Country Health Region
Box 2003
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
S4H 2Z9
Tel: (306) 842-8399
Fax: (306) 842-8738
Email: info@schr.sk.ca
Website: www.suncountry.sk.ca
Comments & Concerns Line:
Toll free: 1-800-696-1622
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