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Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital marks first anniversary, over 15k emergency pediatric visits
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Thursday as it celebrated its one year anniversary.The hospital saw over 15,000 visits to its pediatric emergency department by June 2020, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.During that time, the hospital performed over 2,300 surgeries, and delivered 4,109 babies. Saskatoon couple welcomes 1st baby of 2020 “It’s hard to believe a year’s passed,” said health minister Jim Reiter.The hospital’s opening was rocky, plagued with nearly 600 concerns — from moving a desk to serious safety concerns with the building.