Saskatoon Sanatorium
| Saskatoon Sanatorium | |
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| Established | 1925 |
| Closed | 1978 |
| Demolished | 1989 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Saskatoon, SK |
| Peak Patient Population | 175 |
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History[edit]
The Saskatoon Sanatorium was established in 1925 for the treatment of tuberculosis in adults. The facility, run by the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League, was the second sanatorium opened in the Wellington Park province [1] or the Holiday Park neighborhood of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Tuberculosis was prevalent throughout most of Canada, and by 1929, Saskatchewan became the first jurisdiction to "implement universal free diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis," which lead to advances in disease control for the three sanatoriums in the province (Fort San, Prince Albert Sanatorium, and Saskatoon. [2]
With the discovery and development of antibiotics and vaccines for tuberculosis, the patients at Saskatoon were released and the need for the sanatorium was diminished. The last patient was discharged from Saskatoon in 1978 and the sanatorium was closed. The Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League evolved into The Lung Association of Saskatchewan and focused on other respiratory conditions and prevention programs.[3]
The vacant building had deteriorated to the point where it was not cost-effective to retain it as a medical facility. The building was demolished in August of 1989.[4] The area around the sanatorium remains as public park land, and the Bowerman House, used as the residence for the sanatorium superintendent, remains and was declared a municipal heritage property.[5]
Images of Saskatoon Sanatorium[edit]
Main Image Gallery: Saskatoon Sanatorium
References[edit]
- ↑ "Popular Searches of the Local History Room Collections Database". Saskatoon Public Library. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Popular Searches of the Local History Room Collections Database". Saskatoon Public Library. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ ^ "The Lung Association of Saskatchewan 100-year Timeline". The Lung Association of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Hansard - Provincial Legislature - Question Period". Queen's Printer. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bowerman House". Saskatoon Heritage Society. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
