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A Message from the President and CEO of Emmanuel Health, Corey Miller On June 21st, Emmanuel Health will recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. On June 21, 2017, the Prime Minister announced the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is an important occasion to honor the cultures, traditions, and contributions [...]

Message from Emmanuel Health This year from February 4 – 10, 2024, marks the annual National Catholic Health Care Week. National Catholic Health Care Week seeks to build understanding and connection with our mission and contribution as a Catholic health community working with others to build a just and caring society where all are seen [...]

May God bless this Christmas and always. May you be comforted by His presence in your life, and always follow His guiding light. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful year to come. ~ Emmanuel Health Board of Directors, Administration, and Staff

Catholic health care seeks to continually learn and discover, incorporating new information, research, and a wide variety of perspectives and insights to respond with integrity and improve our practice. Listening and Learning The Spirit asks us … to listen to the world, to the challenges and changes that it sets before us. Let us not [...]

n all we do, we work to build healing environments for all that promote dignity and relationships of trust, where we learn from each other through respectful, open communication and decision-making. Walking Together Words create bridges between us. Without them we would be lost islands. Affection, recognition and understanding travel across these fragile bridges and [...]

We are committed to providing care to people who are most at risk in our communities, to addressing gaps in service with innovation and compassion. Reaching Out Love is that condition in the human spirit so profound that it empowers us to develop courage; to trust that courage and build bridges with it; to trust [...]

As Catholic health care, we work with our community and partners to achieve a Canadian society that reaches out to very person who is suffering from illness, stigma, poverty,  loneliness. Giving Back True charity requires courage: Let us overcome the fear of getting our hands dirty so as to help those in need. Pope Francis [...]

Catholic health organizations across Canada are united in a 400-year healing mission—driven to improve health care for all Canadians, especially those at  greatest risk, as  strong partners across our health care system. This year’s theme “Building Bridges” focuses on our commitment as Catholic health care to reach out, create connections, welcome all, address gaps and [...]

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30, acknowledges the history of the residential schools in Canada and the ways in which that legacy has profoundly affected, and continues to affect, generations of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people across our country.  We remember and honour residential school survivors, the children who never [...]

Thank you to the Environmental Services staff for your hard work.  Have a wonderful week!

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation, Weldon, and the surrounding areas. We also send our appreciation to the RCMP, Police, first responders, and hospital staff for their diligent work during this difficult time.

In June 2022, Emmanuel Health celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Month. As we celebrate the diversity of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples in Saskatchewan and across Canada, we also are taking time to reflect on and learn about the histories, sacrifices, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous People.

Happy National Nursing Week! We celebrate the amazing nursing staff at all health facilities in Saskatchewan.  Nurses, along with the rest of the health care team, have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic.  Their strength and compassion are evident in everything they do.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.  And his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6 May the good Lord continue to watch over you and your family during this Christmas season; May [...]

The Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) announced the appointment of Peter Oliver of Saskatoon as Executive Director. CHAS is a provincial organization that provides a network of support and resources for all who share in the healing ministry of Christ, whether in hospitals, care homes, parishes or in the community. CHAS also works to protect [...]

Ethics Week will be held in the Saskatchewan Health Authority November 1 through November 5.  Sessions are open to all who wish to attend. Sessions and links to join can be found here:  Ethics Week Calendar 2021  

Happy Spiritual Care Week! A huge and heartfelt thank you to all Spiritual Care staff for their kind and caring support to patients, staff, and families.

Catholic health organizations across Canada are united in a 400-year healing mission—driven to improve health care for all Canadians, especially those at greatest risk, as strong partners across our health care system. For more information, see here:  https://www.chac.ca/en/national-catholic-health-care-week/

Catholic health care is driven to make the world a better place, working for a just and caring society where all Canadians find belonging, dignity and worth. For more information, see here:  https://www.chac.ca/en/national-catholic-health-care-week/

The mission of Catholic health care relies on healing relationships of openness and trust. We work to provide a safe place where partners in the healing journey can connect as people and learn from each other in humility and respect. For more information, see here:  https://www.chac.ca/en/national-catholic-health-care-week/

For 129 Catholic providers in Canada, health care is a calling.  It is a privilege to work with patients, residents, clients, and families from all backgrounds and faiths on their healing journey. For more information, see here:  https://www.chac.ca/en/national-catholic-health-care-week/

Almost 90,000 Canadians work in Catholic health care organizations across the country, sharing their gifts and expertise, building transformative relationships with those they service through joy, sorrow, and everything in between. For more information, see here:  https://www.chac.ca/en/national-catholic-health-care-week/

September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  It acknowledges the history of the residential schools in Canada and the ways in which that legacy has profoundly affected, and continues to affect, generations of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people across our country. The Emmanuel Health family acknowledges that our organizations are located [...]

Your work it critical in helping keep our facilities safe.  Thank you for all you do.

https://archregina.sk.ca/news/2021/06/24/letter-chief-cadmus-and-people-cowessess-first-nation If you are experiencing crisis or trauma, please reach out for help:  National Indian Residential School 24 Hour National Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419  Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Wellness Line – 1-855-242-3310  NIHB Crisis Counselling – 1-866-885-3933 (Treaty Card required)  Suicide 24 Hour Line – 1-800-273-8255  Suicide 24 Hour Text Line – Text 741741 and say HELLO [...]

For the families, classmates, communities, and everyone directly and non-directly impacted by the continuing discoveries of remains found at residential schools and the heartbreaking discoveries yet to be found, you continue to be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. If you are experiencing crisis or trauma, please reach out for help:  National Indian Residential School [...]

Link to the statement from Archbishop Don Bolen from the Archdiocese of Regina:  https://archregina.sk.ca/print/news/2021/06/02/statement-archdiocese-regina-regarding-tk%E2%80%99eml%C3%BAps-te-secw%C3%A9pemc-first-nation Link to the letter from Bishop Albert Thévenot from the Diocese of Prince Albert:  https://20d5e337-56d3-432c-a7e2-20c02adb4c45.filesusr.com/ugd/630804_6533585a7f3643d5979dc01e4edc02ad.pdf Link to the statement from Archbishop Murray Chatlain from the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas:  https://archdioceseofkeewatinlepas.ca/wp/ Links to messages from Bishop Hagemoen:  https://news.rcdos.ca/2021/05/31/grief-and-trauma-of-kamloops-residential-school-discovery-resonates-in-diocese/ and https://rcdos.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MHagemoen-to-Sask-Diocese-re-Nat-Indgns-Day-Jun16-2021.pdf

Emmanuel Health is pleased to announce Rae Sveinbjornson, Executive Director for St. Ann’s Senior Citizens' Village, will also serve as Executive Director, Samaritan Place and the Hospice at Glengarda, effective June 11, 2021. Samaritan Place will fill a site lead position that will oversee the operations at Samaritan Place, reporting to Rae. The Manager at [...]

The flags at Emmanuel Health facilities are at half-mast after the heartbreaking and devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children found buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The families and classmates of those children are in our prayers, as are the loved ones of the thousands of other children who died at [...]

Led by Dr. Mary Heilman, Ethicist, Emmanuel Health, the May 19, 2021 Ethics Rounds - Vaccination Cooperation can be viewed here: https://www.stpaulshospital.org/news/may-2021-vaccination-cooperation.

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THIS POSTING IS NOW CLOSED Emmanuel Health is seeking an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for a 34 bed special  care home.  Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home in Ponteix SK is a Catholic Health Care facility operating in conformity with the Health Ethics Guide as approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. If you have a successful [...]

  Tour the Hospice at Glengarda:  https://www.stpaulshospital.org/hospicetour.php

"Yes they will die but right now they're still living, and we will do everything to make that life as meaningful as possible." Bette Boechler, executive director of the Hospice at Glengarda, with Lecina Hicke, CEO of the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, in front of Saskatchewan's first free-standing hospice. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix [...]

Welcome to the Hospice at Glengarda ​ At some point, each of us will live through the sunset days of our lives. If we are lucky, we will gather the people who matter most to us, remember and make final memories, and rely more and more on the tender care of others. We will do [...]

Bishop Mark Hagemoen prays during a blessing celebration Dec. 23 for the new Hospice at Glengarda Catholic health facility, which included welcoming words from Executive Director Bette Boechler (right). (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News) Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski December 24, 2020 By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News In a small [...]

15 beds for crystal meth treatment, 5 dedicated to those seeking help with other addictions CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2020 12:06 PM CT | Last Updated: September 10 Emmanuel Care Group partnered with Cedars at Cobble Hill to bring the treatment program to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan. (Germain Wilson/CBC) A new treatment […]