Member Statement (10 March 2026)

From Hansard (10 March 2026)

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Virtual Health Care Connects with More Patients

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Access to timely health care matters to families across Saskatchewan no matter where they live. While the members opposite have actively tried to shut down options for virtual health care, our government is investing in innovative solutions that deliver the right care in the right place at the right time. The virtual physician program now supports more than 30 hospitals across the province and has helped to avoid well over 5,000 potential emergency room disruptions.

Through an incredible partnership with Whitecap Dakota First Nation, the Virtual Health Hub is transforming the way health care is delivered across our province. Remote presence technology with the assistance of professional care aides and advanced robotics will enable us to connect with more patients at a distance, delivering the care they need without unnecessary travel.

This government embraces innovation and is making the investments necessary to protect our health care system now and into the future.

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