Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority

Wholistic Health of Keewatin Yatthé Health Region Residents

Welcome. The Keewatin Yatthé Regional Health Authority (KYRHA) is located in northwest Saskatchewan -- encompassing an area of approximately 1/4 of the province.

The Keewatin Yatthé RHA administers a comprehensive and much needed health care delivery system for numerous northern villages and towns.

KYRHA takes pride in accepting the immense challenge of caring for people scattered throughout vast stretches of rivers and lake-laced forestland.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Students, gain experience working in a health delivery setting. KYRHA seeks two health region students for summer employment. To learn more, see Job Opportunities

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY - EATING JACKFISH LIVERS

Limit how many Jackfish livers you eat to avoid an overdose of vitamin A and short-term illness. For more information

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS - 2013 BETTER HEALTH AWARD

Work by Keewatin Yatthé Health Region community health development team to establish community youth health groups earns inaugural award. See complete story of KYRHA at 2013 Health Care Quality Summit, Inspire

HEALTHLINE 811

Confidential, 24-hour health information and support at an easy to remember telephone number – 811.

Staffed by registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and social workers, Healthline has experienced and specially trained professionals to help you make decisions about your health care options. They can help you decide whether to treat your own symptoms, go to a clinic, see your primary health care provider, or access emergency medical care, if necessary.

HealthLine is available to anyone in the province, free of charge. HealthLine is not for emergency situations. Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

For more information on HEALTHLINE.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

With spring finally here, things are looking brighter for a lot of people. But not everyone. This month's Better Health newsletter focuses on suicide, and what to do when you encounter someone who is suicidal.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS - APRIL

Highlights of the board meeting held April 25, 2013 in Bufflao Narrows. Highlights