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42 SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM NEW MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Starting in early 2026, a new mobile mammography unit will begin providing enhanced breast cancer screening services across Saskatchewan, serving 42 rural and northern communities.
The new mammography unit will screen up to 7,500 patients annually.
With over $2 million in financial support raised by the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan and the Kinsmen Foundation, this new and modernized unit will bring more timely access to breast screenings for patients across the province. As part of the 2025-26 budget, the Government of Saskatchewan provided an additional $148,000 in funding to support the new unit and has committed to funding the ongoing future operational costs. An additional $175,000 in operational funding was also provided to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to support the implementation of a second mobile unit in 2026.
"We are thrilled to see this advanced mobile mammography unit become a reality," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. "This investment represents a significant step forward in improving patient access to early detection and diagnosis. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, the Kinsmen Foundation, and all the donors who helped make this possible as we continue to work together to put patients first."
CONSTRUCTION APPROACHING 70 PER CENT COMPLETION ON SASKATOON'S NEW URGENT CARE CENTRE
Construction of the new Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre (UCC) continues to progress, nearing 70 per cent completion. The project has completed essential aspects including the structure, roofing and interior framing. Drywall installation is actively progressing with electrical and mechanical work ongoing.
"It is exciting to see the progress on the new Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre, knowing the impact it will have in improving access to care for Saskatoon families dealing with illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. "Urgent Care Centres put patients first by improving patient flow through emergency departments and ensuring families have access to the right care in the right place and at the right time. With the success of the Regina UCC, we look forward to bringing this model to Saskatoon and more communities in the future."
When complete, the UCC will offer treatment for minor illness, injuries, mental health and addiction supports, that are non-life-threatening but typically require urgent same day treatment.
“I am very pleased that construction on the Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre is progressing as expected,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Sean Wilson said. “This important milestone demonstrates our government’s commitment to building the health infrastructure Saskatchewan needs now and into the future.”
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