Member Statement (7 November 2023)

From Hansard (7 November 2023)

 

Medical Radiation Technologist Week

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to rise today to recognize Medical Radiation Technologist Week from November 5th to November 11th. This week we celebrate the many contributions medical radiation technologists make across our health care system, whether in a hospital, clinic, or health centre.

Mr. Speaker, our government is working to ensure we have the right mix and the right number of health care providers to meet the needs of patients. In 2023-24 our government is investing nearly $100 million into Saskatchewan’s health human resources action plan to recruit, train, incentivize, and retain more health care workers. Since 2007 the number of medical radiation technologists has increased by nearly 50 per cent. While this is great progress, Mr. Speaker, it’s important to keep building capacity for the future in Saskatchewan.

Earlier this year our government announced the expansion of more than 550 seats in high-demand health professions, including an eight-seat increase to the medical radiation technologist program this year. A further expansion of 12 seats will be added to Sask Polytech programs over time. Building capacity and strengthening our current and future health care workforce are top priorities for our government.

Mr. Speaker, our government is proud to have proclaimed this week Medical Radiation Technologist Week in recognition of the importance of these qualified professionals. I ask all members to now join me in thanking them for their dedication and hard work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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