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Opinion: Bold changes that could save money for Saskatchewan’s health system
By Dom Lucyk
REGINA, SK – 28th July 2025 – Saskatchewan's healthcare system, like many across Canada, faces perennial challenges: escalating costs, an ageing population, and the ever-present demand for higher quality care. While incremental adjustments are routinely made, it's increasingly clear that only bold, transformative changes will truly secure its financial sustainability and enhance patient outcomes. This opinion piece outlines several strategic shifts that could unlock significant savings and improve efficiency across the province's health services.
Firstly, a radical re-evaluation of our primary care model is long overdue. The traditional fee-for-service model often incentivises volume over comprehensive, preventative care. Shifting towards a team-based, patient-centred funding model—such as capitation with incentives for positive outcomes—could be revolutionary. This would encourage family doctors, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals to work collaboratively, focusing on chronic disease management, preventative screenings,...
How changes in California culture have influenced the evolution of wild animals in Los Angeles
For decades, biologists have studied how cities affect wildlife by altering food supplies, fragmenting habitats and polluting the environment. But a new global study argues that these physical factors are only part of the story. Societal factors, the researchers claim, especially those tied to religion, politics and war, also leave lasting marks on the evolutionary paths of the animals and plants that share our cities.
Published in Nature Cities, the comprehensive review synthesizes evidence from cities worldwide, revealing how human conflict and cultural practices affect wildlife genetics, behavior and survival in urban environments.
The paper challenges the tendency to treat the social world as separate from ecological processes. Instead, the study argues, we should consider the ways the aftershocks of religious traditions, political systems and armed conflicts can influence the genetic structure of urban wildlife populations....
Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Support Thyroid Hormone Therapy
Lifestyle Thyroid hormone replacement could be an important factor in hormonal balance for those with thyroid disease.It simply returns the patient to a much healthier state. It will control the symptoms by providing the body with absent thyroid hormones and simply makes the person feel good.This article talks about dietary and lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement therapy to achieve a better and healthier life.Lifestyle Understanding thyroid replacement therapyIn cases where the gland is less active and does not produce adequate thyroid hormones, especially in patients who have previously suffered from what used to be referred to as hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement therapy replenishes the hormones’ normal levels.When this treatment is carried out, it is most often in the form of providing externally produced pills such as levothyroxine to the...
7 Lifestyle Changes That Can Aid Weight Loss
Lifestyle Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t just about quick fixes or drastic diets; it’s about making sustainable lifestyle changes that you can stick with over time. These lifestyle changes, when incorporated into your daily routine, can significantly impact your weight loss journey. By focusing on improving your overall well-being rather than just shedding pounds, you’re more likely to see lasting results.Whether it’s adjusting your diet, increasing your physical activity, or managing stress, small, consistent efforts can lead to big changes over time.Lifestyle 1. Incorporate Regular Physical ActivityOne of the most effective ways to support weight loss is by incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. Exercise helps burn calories, boosts your metabolism, and builds muscle, all of which are essential for weight management. You don’t need to start...
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