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Naturally Occurring Plague Confirmed in Grasslands Prairie Dog

As a precautionary measure, Parks Canada is advising the public of a single prairie dog mortality in Grasslands National Park which has been confirmed as being the result of sylvatic plague. For more information, please visit the following links.

e...Parks Canada Information Bulletin

Parks Canada - www.parkscanada.gc.ca/Grasslands

Ministry of Health- www.health.gov.sk.ca/prairie-dog

Public Health Agency of Canada - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ep-mu/plague-eng.php

Centre for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/plague/qa.htm

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CT Exam Review - Updated July 26/10

The Cypress Health Region has secured an Alberta-based radiology group to re-interpret 7,215 computed tomography (CT) examinations that were originally interpreted at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. This re-interpretation was deemed a necessary quality improvement step following the region becoming aware of concerns regarding some diagnostic imaging interpretations completed by one of its radiologists. Click on 'Read More' to be re-directed to a webpage devoted to this diagnostic imaging review.

Watch the media event online: Part 1 Part 2

West Nile Confirmed in Southwestern Saskatchewan

The Cypress Health Region has received confirmation from the Ministry of Health’s mosquito monitoring program that a positive mosquito pool (that is, mosquitoes caught in traps that are infected with West Nile Virus) has now been identified in the Cypress Health Region.

Tetanus Shot/Booster an Important Consideration

The Cypress Health Region would like to remind the general public that receiving a Tetanus
shot/booster this summer is an effective way to help fend off the disease. The adult booster is recommended every 10 years.

Nurse Practitioner Shannon Chernoff Joins Leader Staff

The recruitment efforts of the Cypress Health Region have once again been successful as the region is pleased to announce that a second Nurse Practitioner has been hired for the town of Leader.

Flooding in Town of Maple Creek/Southwest Saskatchewan

The town of Maple Creek and areas of southwest Saskatchewan are dealing with flooding due to excessive rainfall. Please utilize the following information for what to do in flooding situations and to view general health information regarding flooding.

...Mosquitoes/West Nile in Flooded Areas

...Mosquito Control Tips I ...Cleanup Quick Reference Guide

...Flooding Preparedness (Ministry of Health) I ...Mould Disinfectants

...Public Presentation Speaking Notes I ...Cleanup Guide for Homeowners

...Low Level Chlorine Well Disinfection

Spring Conditions Optimal for Mould Growth

The Cypress Health Region Public Health department is reminding residents on mould in buildings, be it at home or in the workplace. The significant rainfall that occurred in the month of May, coupled with cool, damp conditions, provides an optimal opportunity for mould to develop.