Provincial Government Releases Core Staffing Review

October 26, 2026

The Provincial Government has released a core staffing review, as part of its ongoing focus on strengthening supports for front-line health care workers and improving access to better health care for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. In July 2025, Deloitte Inc…. Read More about Provincial Government Releases Core Staffing Review

Public Advisory: Vaccination Clinics for Influenza and COVID-19 Beginning October 19

October 14, 2026

Vaccination clinics for influenza and COVID-19 will begin on Monday, October 19 throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents are encouraged to book their vaccination appointments by: Visiting timefortheshot.ca Checking with their primary care provider for vaccine availability Checking with a local pharmacy… Read More about Public Advisory: Vaccination Clinics for Influenza and COVID-19 Beginning October 19

Media Advisory: Minister Wall to Participate in Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health

October 14, 2026

The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in an in-person meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 15-16. -30-

Media Advisory: Dr. Fitzgerald Available to the Media

October 14, 2026

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Wednesday, October 14) to discuss the fall vaccination plan for influenza and COVID-19. The availability will take place at the Department of Health and Community Services… Read More about Media Advisory: Dr. Fitzgerald Available to the Media

Public Advisory: Residents Reminded of Expanded RSV Immunization for Babies and Adults 75 and Older

October 5, 2026

Residents are reminded that all babies under six months of age, born in Newfoundland and Labrador on or after May 1, 2026, and adults aged 75 years and over, are eligible to receive the publicly funded immunization against respiratory syncytial… Read More about Public Advisory: Residents Reminded of Expanded RSV Immunization for Babies and Adults 75 and Older

Media Advisory: Minister Wall and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald Available to the Media

October 2, 2026

The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to the media on Monday, October 5. Minister Wall will be joined by Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The availability will take place at… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Wall and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald Available to the Media

Provincial Government Expanding Humberwood Treatment Centre for Improved Access to Addiction Treatment and Recovery Supports

October 1, 2026

The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, today announced an expansion of services at the Humberwood Treatment Centre in Corner Brook that will improve access to addictions treatment and recovery… Read More about Provincial Government Expanding Humberwood Treatment Centre for Improved Access to Addiction Treatment and Recovery Supports

Media Advisory: Minister Wall to Announce Expansion of Addictions Treatment and Recovery Services

September 29, 2026

The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Health and Community Services, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, will make an announcement on the expansion of addictions treatment and recovery services. The event… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Wall to Announce Expansion of Addictions Treatment and Recovery Services

Provincial Government Delivers on Commitment to Strengthen Hospice Care in Central Newfoundland

September 29, 2026

The Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, and the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, and MHA for… Read More about Provincial Government Delivers on Commitment to Strengthen Hospice Care in Central Newfoundland

Updated Media Advisory: Corner Brook Announcements

September 25, 2026

Today’s health care events in Corner Brook scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Corner Brook Community Health Centre, and 1:30 p.m. at the Humberwood Treatment Centre, have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. -30-

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