The Department of Health and Community Services provides a leadership role in health and community services programs and policy development for the province. This involves working in partnership with a number of key stakeholders including regional health authorities, community organizations, professional associations, post-secondary educational institutions, unions, consumers and other government departments.
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If you have questions, concerns or comments about health services in your region, please contact Client Relations.
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November 14, 2022
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Provincial Government Announces Steps to Increase Number of Nurse Practitioners
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December 23, 2020
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Provincial Government Launches ‘Eye See Eye Learn’ Program for Children
The Department of Health and Community Services is pleased to announce a new pilot program that supports children as they prepare to start school. The program, known as Eye See Eye Learn, is designed to allow children to overcome potential barriers to eye exams and contributes to a more positive learning experience, as well as an overall improvement to their quality of life.
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December 23, 2020
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Newfoundland and Labrador Expecting More COVID-19 Vaccines to Arrive Over the Coming Weeks
The Provincial Government is providing an update on the expected arrival of more COVID-19 vaccines for the remainder of December and into January.
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December 21, 2020
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Provincial Government Announces Interim CEO for Western Health
Michelle House has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Western Regional Health Authority. She is currently Vice President Clinical – Population Health and Long Term Care.
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August 20, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Thursday, August 20), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 19, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Wednesday, August 19), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 18, 2020
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Media Advisory: Minister Haggie, Minister Warr and Dr. Fitzgerald Available to MediaThe Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Tuesday, August 18) at 2:00 p.m. to discuss COVID-19.
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August 17, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Monday, August 17), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 16, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Sunday, August 16), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 15, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Saturday, August 15), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 14, 2020
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Public Advisory: Individuals Returning from Canadian Natural Albian Oil Sands Site Asked to Self-Isolate and Call 811The Department of Health and Community Services is asking people who are returning from the Canadian Natural Albian Oil Sands site, located 75 kilometres north of Fort McMurray since July 28, 2020, to self-isolate away from household members and call 811 for testing.
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August 14, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Friday, August 14), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 13, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Thursday, August 13), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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August 12, 2020
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Media Advisory: Minister Haggie, and Dr. Fitzgerald Available to MediaThe Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Wednesday, August 12) at 2:00 p.m. to discuss COVID-19.
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August 11, 2020
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Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and LabradorToday (Tuesday, August 11), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province currently has two active cases.
