The Sun Country Health Region Authority passing another balanced budget.

The Sun Country Health Region Authority passing another balanced budget. This despite a 6.2 million or 6% increase in spending this year.

The increase going towards the new Renal Dialysis Unit in Estevan, outreach detoxification programs for youth in the community, salary increases and recruitment.

According to board chair Earl Kickley, this budget moves them forward in achieving the vision of Healthy people in Healthy Communities and builds on the Action plan for Saskatchewan Health Care.

The region employs 2300 health care workers and 42 physicians.