More Canadians hospitalized for alcohol than heart attacks in 2016

Last year, nearly 7,700 patients were admitted to Saskatchewan hospitals for alcohol related illnesses — the second highest per capita rate in Canada, falling just behind British Columbia. Alcohol hospitalizations by health region 
Saskatoon – 193
Five Hills – 222
Heartland – 245Sun Country – 290Sunrise – 292Regina Qu’Appelle – 339Prince Albert Parkland – 421Cypress – 434Prairie North – 553Kelsey Trail – 571Keewati