From battling misinformation to encouraging vaccination, Dr. Kevin Wasko has taken a lead role throughout Saskatchewan’s pandemic response.
Now, the physician executive for Integrated Rural Health with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is leaving his senior position to work as an emergency room doctor in a Toronto-area hospital.
Speaking with Morning Edition’s Stefani Langenegger Friday, he said fatigue was a factor in his decision to leave the executive role in June.
“I am tired. I know that my colleagues, who are system leaders across the country — but here in Saskatchewan, definitely — they’re tired too.” he said.
“I just need to take a
