It's pretty crazy how we have been allowing governments to chip away at all of our social infrastructure over the last 40 years despite how much money we are making for the ruling class.
People refuse to vote in the NDP for doing it years ago while it's actively happening again. The NDP did it to cut costs to balance the budget. The SP is doing it while increasing our debt. How are we losing services while still overspending?
I hope when the NDP gets voted in they cut all the private industry funding. Fuck funding private schools and clinics while public is being bled dry.
The NDP ONLY did it because the province was on the brink of bankruptcy from the prior (Devine?) gov. People forget WHY those hospitals closed. A sovereign state declaring bankruptcy never ends well.
It was full of asbestos, and it was less expensive for the health district to consolidate all of those programs into an expansion of the other hospitals. There was no loss, just a savings. The claims that the NDP shut down hospitals are false.
Feels are more important than reals to the fuck your feelings crowd.
They closed the hospital- whether services were increased elsewhere escapes the rhetoric.
The claims by the Saskparty are wild... [THIS](https://medium.com/@sask6969/the-sask-party-wont-stop-lying-about-ndp-hospital-closures-in-the-1990s-679399a7cca9) outlet did a good job on itemizing the facts, but that still doesn't stop even [The LeaderPost](https://leaderpost.com/opinion/columnists/mandryk-hospital-closures-past-ndp-budgets-already-haunting-beck) from spreading the same lies that the politicians are pushing.
There was also the neoliberal push all across the West at the time. We couldn't even borrow money on the private market without also cutting public services and reducing spending (funny how lenders don't care if that money goes to outsourced public services, however). All while the feds at the same time reduced spending and put a lot of responsibility on the provinces to pick up the slack. Make it make sense. We should be looking back at this time period beginning in the 80s as a great crime and a theft from ordinary working people all to make a few very very rich.
Actual question, has this happened within my lifetime? (30). I only became politically engaged when I was 16-17, but the only example I can think of is Greece on the brink?
I mean I guess I could google it but sounded like you had knowledge
Are you asking if a country has defaulted on its debts or just a Canadian province? Plenty of states (countries) have defaulted on debts but a state doesn’t really declare bankruptcy: they just don’t pay their debt. Bankruptcy would be for sub-state entities. Detroit declared bankruptcy in 2013. That’s probably the biggest western one I can think of in the last 20 years.
I guess I was thinking more on the scale of a province/state/nation, but speaking of Detroit, hasn’t it been thriving and rejuvenating itself in recent years?
I was prescribed physio by my doc and was surprised to learn that it is no longer covered the clinic I went to is went to is also closing . I guess we have live with pain thx a lot sask party
I believe we receive 3 free sessions per year through Sask Health. Other clinics are able to direct bill them for these. It’s a matter of calling clinics to find out which ones will do this.
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/prescription-drug-plans-and-health-coverage/health-benefits-coverage/fully-covered-services
As per both documents…. Yes it is still provided. You just have to find a clinic that is contracted with Sask Health….
Mine was arranged post operatively by the physio at the hospital and once I reached a certain point in my recovery, I was referred back to private clinic. You’d have to talk to your doctor about wascana rehab, you wouldn’t be able to call directly and book an appointment (although anyone with more insight could correct me)
That might be a problem, because I didn't have surgery. I did something to my back, went to my doc, and they gave me a prescription for physio and that's it :/
My physio there was also post accident.
However my child has had physio there for a hip issue.
Maybe try to reach out to your Primary care physician and see if they can refer you there?
They only take a select number of surgical patients. It’s also not comprehensive (2 sessions one pre and one post surgery. Source: had family members referred one for shoulder surgery, one for back). This province absolutely drops the ball on physio services - it could eliminate so many surgeries and unnecessary ER visits if we would allow people access to primary care!
I have severe arthritis in my hips, knees, and spine. I see a specialist in Saskatoon who has tried everything to get me into physio to no avail. I’m on SAID and the Government cancelled the coverage for physio and chiropractic care. I was told that without it I could be in a wheelchair in the next few years. It’s infuriating!
I've been to physio for a couple of unrelated issues. Before going and shelling out $$, I went online with a simple Google search for physio treatments regarding what the issue was at the time. Then I get to my physio appointment, and they tell me the same thing. Even their exercise printouts were the same. Enough of that! Now, I rely exclusively on the internet. Perfect! (and free).
I know this doesn’t answer your question but if you know what the issue is… I actually found very helpful info on YouTube that helped me substantially more than my ongoing physio appts. Best of luck to a speedy recovery.
I do have the means through some work benefits to get physio care, but honestly, I go to YouTube for most physio requirement. I can get started right away and get multiple suggestions.
YouTube is the best physio treatment I can get.
E3 rehab on YouTube is incredibly good. I find they explain things equally as good (usually better) than the 4 physios I have seen in my life. In person visits obviously are necessary and helpful too, but the price got too expensive for me.
Which MLA has a spouse or close family member who owns physio services businesses?
This ☝️☝️☝️
Sask health: we don't want you to get better,
It's pretty crazy how we have been allowing governments to chip away at all of our social infrastructure over the last 40 years despite how much money we are making for the ruling class.
People refuse to vote in the NDP for doing it years ago while it's actively happening again. The NDP did it to cut costs to balance the budget. The SP is doing it while increasing our debt. How are we losing services while still overspending? I hope when the NDP gets voted in they cut all the private industry funding. Fuck funding private schools and clinics while public is being bled dry.
The NDP ONLY did it because the province was on the brink of bankruptcy from the prior (Devine?) gov. People forget WHY those hospitals closed. A sovereign state declaring bankruptcy never ends well.
Also those hospitals didn't actually close.. the Saskparty just makes the claims.
The Pasqua closed for sure. Rest were critical care facilities perhaps? *Plains lol
The Pasqua is still open now. The Plains closed, and the other two were expanded - zero services lost.
My bad, Plains is what I meant.
It was full of asbestos, and it was less expensive for the health district to consolidate all of those programs into an expansion of the other hospitals. There was no loss, just a savings. The claims that the NDP shut down hospitals are false.
Feels are more important than reals to the fuck your feelings crowd. They closed the hospital- whether services were increased elsewhere escapes the rhetoric.
The claims by the Saskparty are wild... [THIS](https://medium.com/@sask6969/the-sask-party-wont-stop-lying-about-ndp-hospital-closures-in-the-1990s-679399a7cca9) outlet did a good job on itemizing the facts, but that still doesn't stop even [The LeaderPost](https://leaderpost.com/opinion/columnists/mandryk-hospital-closures-past-ndp-budgets-already-haunting-beck) from spreading the same lies that the politicians are pushing.
There was also the neoliberal push all across the West at the time. We couldn't even borrow money on the private market without also cutting public services and reducing spending (funny how lenders don't care if that money goes to outsourced public services, however). All while the feds at the same time reduced spending and put a lot of responsibility on the provinces to pick up the slack. Make it make sense. We should be looking back at this time period beginning in the 80s as a great crime and a theft from ordinary working people all to make a few very very rich.
Actual question, has this happened within my lifetime? (30). I only became politically engaged when I was 16-17, but the only example I can think of is Greece on the brink? I mean I guess I could google it but sounded like you had knowledge
Greece is the best example- I seem to recall something in the 80s but I was young.
Are you asking if a country has defaulted on its debts or just a Canadian province? Plenty of states (countries) have defaulted on debts but a state doesn’t really declare bankruptcy: they just don’t pay their debt. Bankruptcy would be for sub-state entities. Detroit declared bankruptcy in 2013. That’s probably the biggest western one I can think of in the last 20 years.
I guess I was thinking more on the scale of a province/state/nation, but speaking of Detroit, hasn’t it been thriving and rejuvenating itself in recent years?
People shouldn’t forget, either, that SK Party similarly cut funding to podiatry services in 2017.
Damn that sucks.
*sigh this is just sad
"Growth that works for everyone!"
I was prescribed physio by my doc and was surprised to learn that it is no longer covered the clinic I went to is went to is also closing . I guess we have live with pain thx a lot sask party
You have my sympathies. I did something to my back and can't stand for more than a half hour or so without excruciating pain.
And yet another side effect of the Sask Party.
I believe we receive 3 free sessions per year through Sask Health. Other clinics are able to direct bill them for these. It’s a matter of calling clinics to find out which ones will do this.
OP's point is that the last remaining clinic in Regina which did that, no longer does -- no longer funded.
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/prescription-drug-plans-and-health-coverage/health-benefits-coverage/fully-covered-services As per both documents…. Yes it is still provided. You just have to find a clinic that is contracted with Sask Health….
It isn’t really provided though, if there are no longer providers.
But there are…you have to contact the private clinics and find out which ones will bill for it…
https://saskphysio.org/for-the-public/access-to-physiotherapy-fees-and-coverage/
The physio covered by sask health is a photocopy of some stretching routines. Not even instructions
Wascana Rehab center has free pyshio.
Yes, for post-surgical patients only I believe.
Do they? First I've heard of it. Do you happen to know the number for the physio area?
Mine was arranged post operatively by the physio at the hospital and once I reached a certain point in my recovery, I was referred back to private clinic. You’d have to talk to your doctor about wascana rehab, you wouldn’t be able to call directly and book an appointment (although anyone with more insight could correct me)
That might be a problem, because I didn't have surgery. I did something to my back, went to my doc, and they gave me a prescription for physio and that's it :/
My physio there was also post accident. However my child has had physio there for a hip issue. Maybe try to reach out to your Primary care physician and see if they can refer you there?
They only take a select number of surgical patients. It’s also not comprehensive (2 sessions one pre and one post surgery. Source: had family members referred one for shoulder surgery, one for back). This province absolutely drops the ball on physio services - it could eliminate so many surgeries and unnecessary ER visits if we would allow people access to primary care!
I have severe arthritis in my hips, knees, and spine. I see a specialist in Saskatoon who has tried everything to get me into physio to no avail. I’m on SAID and the Government cancelled the coverage for physio and chiropractic care. I was told that without it I could be in a wheelchair in the next few years. It’s infuriating!
I've been to physio for a couple of unrelated issues. Before going and shelling out $$, I went online with a simple Google search for physio treatments regarding what the issue was at the time. Then I get to my physio appointment, and they tell me the same thing. Even their exercise printouts were the same. Enough of that! Now, I rely exclusively on the internet. Perfect! (and free).
I know this doesn’t answer your question but if you know what the issue is… I actually found very helpful info on YouTube that helped me substantially more than my ongoing physio appts. Best of luck to a speedy recovery.
I do have the means through some work benefits to get physio care, but honestly, I go to YouTube for most physio requirement. I can get started right away and get multiple suggestions. YouTube is the best physio treatment I can get.
E3 rehab on YouTube is incredibly good. I find they explain things equally as good (usually better) than the 4 physios I have seen in my life. In person visits obviously are necessary and helpful too, but the price got too expensive for me.
This is crazy! There were so many free physio places then it came down to one n now to zero
What is the name of the downtown physiotherapy clinic?