Dial 811: Saskatchewan’s underused health lifeline

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The health care system is under constant pressure in Saskatchewan, but there's an important resource that many people might not be using as much as they should. HealthLine 811 is a free, 24/7 phone service that connects residents with registered nurses and health information. Dr. Puneet Kapur, the HealthLine 811 Medical Director, joins the show to talk about the service and when you should be using it.
30 Apr 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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