Thanks for following but that’s it for SUMA’s 2026 convention. #suma2026
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Moe: Thank you to everyone in this room for the leadership you provide. #suma2026
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Moe: Where we can encourage collaboration, we want to support that. It is how we will get to regional successes. #suma2026
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Moe: We are not looking to force amalgamation, but to support partnerships. I want to say thank you to SUMA & SARM for going as a united front to Ottawa. That mission was unique from the federal govt perspective. #suma2026
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Schmalz: On amalgamation, that is not something this govt will do. #suma2026
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Schmalz: I believe we were going down the road of broadbased amalgamation. As a govt, we will never force that in Sask. We will only look at restructuring when we have noncompliance or lack of capacity. #suma2026
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Last Question: Clr Mancinelli: The AI data centre is a great opportunity. On regional cooperation, I noted that not one RM participated in that session. When are we goign to reorganize our system in Sask for success? #suma2026
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Ross: We're committed to working w/ the public & reviewing recommendations that have been sent to us. Please find our staff & we'll set up a chance to discuss this more. Sports are an important part of our environment here & we want to make sure it's safe for everyone. #suma2026
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Q on keeping youth protected from predators: Can we make it mandatory for criminal record checks for coaches & others involved in sports. #suma2026
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Cockrill: We have to get students out into rural communities so they can see the opportunities for them there. #suma2026
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Cockrill: I think the conversation on virutal care, it does not replace what we do in hospitals & clinics. It's meant to augment. NPs could have an expanded role in emergency rooms. We're adding more seats to college of medicine, & they have to have more SK students. #suma2026
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Q from Maple Creek: I'd like to thank MLAs Gardner & Wilson, when I came in, I had questions & they were able to support me. On virtual care, it is taking over boots on the ground. How will you help small communities that need staff in their facilites? #suma2026
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Cockrill: Yes. ANy virtual care that rolls out in the fall, NPs will be a part of that. I want NPs to be right there in that space. #suma2026
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Q from West End: I was happy to see the Patient First Healthcare plan & work on nurse practitioners. Has any thought been given to a nurse practitioner led virtual system? #suma2026
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Cockrill: We have made investments in that. We know it's a challenge to have to travel to Sktoon. I'm excited about what we're going to offer in La Ronge. that's a model I hope we can expand on smaller scale in other communities. #suma2026
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Q on dialysis: Is there a consideration to bring that equipment to rural communities w facilities to handle them? #suma2026
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Cockril: We need to be talking about "ands". Doctors AND nurse practitioners AND pharmacists. #suma2026
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Cockrill: There are gaps in primary care, that's why it's our number one priority. We want to make sure people have access to primary care. IT's not just about doctors but also about nurse practitioners. It's about building out teams. #suma2026
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Q from Clr Turnbull of Regina: On opportunities on healthcare… we're doing a lot investing to get doctors here. What about spaces for them in rural communities? There is a difficulty finding offices for them. Same w/ virtual care, you have to infrastructure for that. #suma2026
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Cockrill: Infrastructure has costs to maintain. Want to balance that w/ patient care. Wil continue to have discussions. #suma2026
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Prince Albert Q: Years ago people undertaking long periods of cancer treatment could park for free at hospitals. Can you extend compassion to people who might be facing most difficult part of their lives. #suma2026
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Moe: We have a responsibility as individuals to engage w/ one another to support one another. Today is a different world. You only need to turn the news on to see that. #suma2026
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Moe: if you have suggestions on this, we're all ears. #suma2026
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Moe: All too often, the mental health challenges that we're facing in this world today, they're very different than they were, & we're taught to deal w/ them. For my generation we were taught to grit our teeth & work through it. Things are better now. #suma2026
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Carr: When it comes to rural & remote mental health support, we have the helpline & virtual options. W/ Uof Sask they have a rural & remote clinic engaged w/ communities. Supports are available & the Uni has a cheat w/ the 1-800 numbers. #suma2026
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Q from Broadview: How will ministry make sure rural communities will have access to mental health support as they have in larger centres? #suma2026
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Cockrill: We have added bargaining dates. There has been come progress in recent weeks. Both sides have priorities. I'm still confident that we'll get to a good spot. We've put extra resources into getting there. #suma2026
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Q from East End: Pleased to see we're going w/ Patients FIrst & looking forward to it rolling out. Is there a chance for govt to work w/ unions for retention of healthcare workers so we can make sure our patients are number one. #suma2026
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Cockrill: There has been positive engagement w/ doctors in Sktoon. #suma2026
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Cockrill: We are excited about the Sktoon urgent care centre. The problem we have in Regina is around agreements w/ doctors there & will resolve soon. With new ctrs we want to have discussions early so there is buy in when doors open. #suma2026
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