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A vaccine against cancer? Starting in 2008-09, Grade 6 girls can receive a free vaccine that prevents HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer.

Orthopaedic Services

Prosthetic Appliances - artificial limbs and accessories are supplied, fitted, adjusted and repaired.

Orthotic Appliances - higher-cost back braces, knee braces and splints are supplied, fitted, adjusted and repaired.

Specialized/adaptive seating: specialized types of wheelchairs and adaptations to wheelchairs are supported when medical criteria are met.

**Services for all of the above benefits are provided by the orthotics and prosthetics departments of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre - Regina and the Saskatchewan Abilities Council - Saskatoon.

Custom pressure or burn garments: supplied and fitted when medical criteria are met.

Special Needs Equipment Program

Operated by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council under contract with Saskatchewan Health. Equipment depots located in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton.

Mobility Aids - wheelchairs, walkers, and specialized crutches are loaned, maintained and repaired without charge. Eligibility is based on assessed long-term need. Environmental Aids - higher-cost equipment such as hospital beds and accessories, transfer assists and commodes are loaned, maintained and repaired without charge. Eligibility is based on assessed long-term need and subject to medical criteria.

Home Respiratory Services

Home Oxygen Therapy - home oxygen and related equipment are benefits for patients who meet the medical criteria. Saskatchewan Health covers the cost of the basic systems, which are supplied by private medical oxygen supply firms under contract with Saskatchewan Health.

Respiratory Equipment - Saskatchewan Health shares the purchase cost of aerosol therapy compressors for eligible beneficiaries. Home respiratory equipment such as ventilators, CPAP units, suction pumps, percussors, postural drainage boards and tracheostomy humidification packs are loaned, maintained and repaired without charge. Eligibility is based on specific medical criteria.

For additional information see the website for the Canadian Lung Association.

Therapeutic Nutritional Products

The program assists with the cost of specialized nutritional products for persons with complex medical conditions who rely on such products as their primary source of nutrition. Referrals are through a registered dietician.


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