Saskatchewan’s health minister has requested investigations into a controversial health center in Moose Jaw following concerns raised in a recent CBC report. The Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center, operated by Dayan Goodenowe, who is not a medical doctor, has claimed a 100% success rate in treating ALS, a degenerative muscle disease. The health ministry has expressed worries about potential harm to patients and has urged the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan to conduct a formal investigation.
In response to the CBC story concerning a former patient who passed away after seeking treatment at the center, the provincial NDP has called for police involvement to probe the facility. The health minister has also involved the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan to look into the services offered by the Goodenowe center, emphasizing the need for accuracy in customer representations.
Dayan Goodenowe, despite holding a PhD in medical sciences, is not a medical doctor and does not belong to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. The government is urging the college to examine whether Goodenowe’s actions violate regulations prohibiting non-doctors from practicing medicine or using misleading titles. However, there is uncertainty about the college’s role in enforcing such regulations, with ongoing discussions to clarify the matter.
Previous clients of the Goodenowe center have raised concerns about unmet promises and deteriorating health conditions, leading to requests for investigations by regulatory authorities. The province is seeking accountability and clarity on the enforcement of laws regarding medical practices to address the controversies surrounding the Goodenowe center.
