NEW SERVICES LAUNCH AT SELECT PHARMACIES ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN
Patients to Benefit From Strep Throat Testing and Ear Infection Assessments
Families around the province now have another option to get tested and treated for strep throat and ear infections. The Government of Saskatchewan is launching new services in multiple communities across Saskatchewan, allowing pharmacists to provide one-stop testing for strep throat and ear infections. They will also be able to prescribe and dispense medication to treat those conditions as needed.
Eleven pharmacies have been selected to conduct testing for strep throat and assessment for ear infections, while another 37 sites have been chosen to offer ear infection assessments only. A list of pharmacies and communities is attached. For more information, visit the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals website.
"We are pleased to launch this project, one of the first in Canada, which allows pharmacists the ability to offer patients greater access to health care services by providing testing and treatment in one visit," Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr said. "With this expanded scope of practice, pharmacists can make greater use of their skills and education, directly benefiting Saskatchewan residents."
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025
Happy Chinese New Year 2025! Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, marks the start of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese calendar, celebrating the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
Chinese New Year, is one of the most significant celebrations in China and among East Asian communities worldwide. Spanning 15 days, this vibrant festival is marked by rich traditions such as colourful parades, joyful family reunions, and various cultural activities, celebrating customs that have been cherished for centuries
This year, the celebrations will kick off on January 29 and span 15 days, concluding with the Lantern Festival on February 12.
SASKATCHEWAN PROCLAIMS FAMILY LITERACY WEEK
The Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) and Family Literacy Hubs, is pleased to proclaim January 27, 2025, as Family Literacy Day and January 25 to 31, 2025, as Family Literacy Week. This annual initiative highlights the importance of literacy in everyday family life.
"Family literacy is fundamental to developing strong language and communication skills in our children and helps increase the quality of life and success in education," Education Minister Everett Hindley said. "This week provides an opportunity for families to explore the many ways literacy can be incorporated into daily activities."
In 2024-25, the government has allocated more than $1.1 million for literacy initiatives, which includes $593,000 to support family literacy programming for nine Family Literacy Hubs around the province. The hubs work to raise literacy levels by increasing public awareness of family literacy and developing sustainable and quality family literacy programs together with community organizations.
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