The federal government has announced Saskatchewan will receive a one-time total of $61 million and an additional $111 million annually over 10 years in health-care funding. Health-care workers across the province want to have their voices heard when the province decides how to distribute the money.
There are no family doctors accepting new patients in the city, located about 15 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. The lack of primary care is creating an increased burden for the city's walk-in clinics.
Legends Medical Clinic in Warman reopened to the public today, nearly two weeks after shutting its door to walk-in patients due to a physician shortage and abusive behaviour towards staff and doctors.
A shortage of family physicians in the province is leading to longer waits at clinics and emergency rooms while also leaving plenty of people without access to a doctor.