This week is Healthcare Provider's Week. It's no secret that healthcare relies heavily on newcomers and without immigration, we simply wouldn't have enough workers to care for our friends and family in Saskatchewan.
Everyone has a unique story of how they ended up in healthcare, read up on Judith's journey:
October 19-25, 2025 is Education Week. Our SEIU-West members work tirelessly to provide children in Saskatchewan the supports they need to succeed.
May 6 - 12 is Nursing Week and today we are excited to introduce you to Darby.
May 6 - 12 is Nursing Week and offers us the opportunity to recognize of the hardworking members who are part of the Family of Nursing.
October 29 - November 4 is Healthcare Provider Week. It is a week to recognize and celebrate the hardworking members who form the team which provides quality and compassionate healthcare to the people of Saskatchewan.
October 22 - 28 is Facilities and Engineering Week and gives us the chance to showcase the important role that facilities team members have in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. Today, we are highlighting SEIU-West member Donald, a Facility Maintenance Operator at an urban acute care facility.
The third week in October is Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technician Week and gives us the chance to celebrate the professionals who work in this field. CLXTs perform diagnostic testing that the entire healthcare team relies on to provide care to the patient.
October 1 - 7 is Food Services Week and gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hardworking people who work within Food Services. These folks keep residents and patients safe by working with the entire team to ensure each person's dietary needs are met, while preparing and storing food safely to prevent foodborne illness.
September 10 – 16 is Environmental Services Week and provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the people who are responsible for keeping hospitals and facilities clean. We heard from Lorene, an Environmental Service Worker (ESW) at an urban acute care facility, who shared some details about her job.
May 14 - 20 is National Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Week. This is a week to recognize the contributions of the Biomedical Engineers, Clinical Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Technicians and Technologists who make valuable contributions to healthcare institutions in the areas of patient safety, research and development, technology management, equipment services, cost savings, problem solving, planning and support. They work to assemble, install, repair, calibrate, and inspect biomedical equipment and devices to ensure that it meets standards.