Saskatchewan expands its surgery options, allowing many procedures to be performed without overnight stays, enhancing healthcare accessibility in the province.
- The renewed partnership between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Surgical Centres Inc. aims to perform more surgeries without requiring an overnight stay, benefiting patients across Saskatchewan.
- Since 2012, Surgical Centres Inc. has conducted over 181,000 procedures, including various specialties such as vascular surgery, urology, orthopedic surgery, gynaecology, and ophthalmology.
- SHA CEO Andrew Will emphasized that this expansion reflects a commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Saskatoon and throughout the provinces and territories of Canada.
Why It Matters
This initiative not only increases patient convenience but also addresses healthcare system strain by optimizing surgical capacities, aligning with broader trends in healthcare efficiency and accessibility in Saskatchewan.