More than 2,800 patients in Saskatchewan have benefitted from sharper, more detailed images thanks to state-of-the art scanners in Saskatchewan. The province is now home to two of four StarGuide scanners in Canada. This enhanced technology was first introduced to the province in April 2025 at Regina General Hospital following a $2.1 million capital investment from the Ministry of Health.
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In the Community Across Saskatchewan and beyond, community members are finding meaningful ways to support better health care. From signature events to educational gatherings and grassroots initiatives, these efforts are helping fund innovation, enhance patient care and improve outcomes for patients and families. Greek Gourmet Feast The Greek Gourmet Feast has been a beloved Saskatoon […]
Fellowships & Scholarships Donor support is helping health-care professionals build specialized skills and bring new knowledge to Saskatchewan. In 2025, the following four physicians were awarded a total of $150,000 in fellowship funding: Dr. Ingrid Tam: Hematopathology, University of Toronto Dr. Victoria Tian: Chronic pain management, McGill University Dr. Thomas Russell Lenferna de la Motte: […]
Patient & Family Experience Sometimes the smallest improvements make a meaningful difference in the experience of patients, families and health care teams. This year $75,000 in HUG Fund (Helping, Understanding, Giving) grants supported 20 patient care and staff morale initiatives at RUH. Creating Comfort for Youth in Care: Sway Chairs A HUG Grant helped purchase […]
Technology Donor generosity is bringing advanced technology to patients and care teams across Saskatchewan, supporting better diagnosis, more efficient care and improved patient experiences. AI Scribe Pilot A donor-funded AI Scribe pilot in the Emergency department securely documents patient encounters in real time, reducing the administrative burden on physicians. With less time spent on documentation, […]
Surgical Innovation Donor generosity brought leading-edge surgical technology to patients across Saskatchewan this year. These are just some of the investments helping care teams perform complex procedures with greater precision, improve outcomes, and provide world-class care close to home. NICO Myriad + BrainPath Surgical System This system gives neurosurgeons a minimally invasive way to access […]
George and Marion Horton: A Legacy of Trust George Horton and Marion Horton believed that supporting health care was one of the most meaningful ways to give back to their community. Inspired by the compassionate care their parents received at Saskatoon hospitals, the siblings arranged their legacy gift in 2001, including RUH Foundation in their […]
No more 4 a.m. phone calls How donor support fuels upgrades to advanced heart care in Saskatchewan The text messages came at all hours. Four in the morning, the middle of a workday, the middle of the night. Every time Kara Fidelack’s phone lit up, she braced for it to be her daughter’s heart again. […]
Small rewards, big payoffs in first-of-its-kind mental health program A trip to the movies. A cup of coffee. A bag of chips. For most of us, these are everyday pleasures, easy to take for granted. For participants in a pilot program supporting people who live with both mental health challenges and stimulant use, these small […]
The Long Wait How a donor-funded robot named Erin helped one woman forge a path for Saskatchewan patients Jacky Willmek spent 29 days in a hospital bed, hoping to have a seizure. In March 2026, the 35-year-old pharmacy assistant originally from Beechy, Saskatchewan, became the first person in the province to have her brain mapped […]
