YORKTON — A second primary health-care clinic will be opening in Yorkton.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced that effective Oct. 14, the Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic, located at 398 Broadway Street West, will be open Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
According to an SHA news release, the clinic will offer the same primary health services as Yorkton's existing Sunrise Health and Wellness Centre.
“The new Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic is a valuable addition, enhancing access to high-quality care for families in the Yorkton area,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “This is another step forward in our government’s commitment to ensure everyone in Saskatchewan has access to a primary care provider by the end of 2028.”
Five primary care providers and three clinic staff are relocating from the Sunrise site to the new Broadway clinic. Patients of Dr. Mohamed Hashem, Dr. Theresa Rosborough and Dr. Marie-Eve Bernat, along with nurse practitioners Stephanie Monette and Andrea Litzenberger, will visit the new location as of Oct. 14. To make an appointment after Oct. 14, call 1-306-782-8080.
“Adding a second clinic will provide increased access to primary health care services in Yorkton and area,” said Jodie Yathon, director of primary health care for the SHA. “Delivering a co-ordinated, team-based approach ensures patients are be seen by the right provider at the right time, and that providers and staff can work together seamlessly to provide the care each patient needs.”
The news release states the new Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic will enhance access to primary care services for residents of Yorkton and the surrounding area, ensuring that all providers in the region can continue delivering high-quality care. To inquire about providers taking new clients, please call either the Sunrise Health Wellness Centre at 1-306-786-6363 or the Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic.
“The opening of this new clinic is an exciting step forward for Yorkton and the surrounding area,” said Yorkton MLA David Chan. “Thanks to the dedication of our local health-care providers, families will benefit from high-quality care delivered right here in our community.”
The Government of Saskatchewan is also spending $559,000 for new positions to support the two primary health-care clinics in Yorkton. These include a primary health care registered nurse, a dietician, a primary health-care counsellor, a part-time pharmacist, and additional clinic assist staff.
“Through the addition of these new positions, the Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic will offer a comprehensive team-based approach to patient care, including access to nursing, nutrition, and mental health support, as well as chronic illness management.” the press release states.
According to the government, 15 new health professionals have located to Yorkton under the rural and remote recruitment incentive program. This includes registered and licensed practical nurses, medical lab and radiation technicians and assistants. A recent government announcement also created a new family medicine resident training seat to be placed in Yorkton.
