The 'Great White Plague' was the name used to describe tuberculosis. To fight the highly contagious disease the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League was formed in 1911. Under its auspices Fort Qu'Appelle Sanatorium, pictured above, was opened in 1917 to provide rest and fresh air. But the cure was long and tedious; few could afford to remain until they were healed. So in 1929, through the League's urging, Saskatchewan was the first province to make the care and treatment of tuberculosis free of charge.
It is well known that collective bargaining allows healthcare workers to achieve progress in areas such as compensation and working conditions, but the important role registered nursing unions play in improving patient safety and outcomes is often overlooked.In Canada, over 80% of registered nurses are unionized. This is the majority of the single largest group of healthcare professionals in the country, who comprise close to one-third of the Canadian healthcare workforce. Whether in hospitals, long- term care, mental health, home care or community settings, registered nurses touch the lives of every Canadian. No other healthcare provider is more integrally involved in direct patient care than a registered nurse.
Guiding the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's work is the fundamental belief that teachers want to provide the best possible educational opportunities for Saskatchewan students. Teachers are firmly committed to the principles of lifelong learning, professional growth and the improvement of education. Teachers also believe that public and private sector institutions, as well as individual citizens, share responsibility to provide the resources that will support students' learning opportunities and teachers' work.
This new tool is available to users of the Sympto-Thermal Method taught by Serena. With the new online charts Serena users can now save observation of fertility and all their data online. Signs and a variety of symptoms related to changes in the cycle can