February 6, 2020
Public health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador, in conjunction with the Public Health Agency of Canada, and other provincial and territorial public health officials, have been closely monitoring novel coronavirus. New screening protocols are being implemented to respond to novel…
January 31, 2020
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a flag-raising ceremony for Eating Disorders Awareness Week on Monday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the East Block lobby of Confederation…
January 30, 2020
Starting January 31, 2020, amendments to regulations under the Pharmacy Act, 2012 will allow pharmacists to prescribe for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A and B (including the TWINRIX vaccine), shingles (Herpes Zoster), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and chickenpox (Varicella…
January 15, 2020
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at a workplace violence prevention forum tomorrow (Thursday, January 16). The forum takes place in Salon A of the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John’s. Media are…
January 15, 2020
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is extending congratulations to Dr. Linda Hensman, recipient of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy Honorary White Coat for 2020. The annual White Coat Ceremony will take place on January 16,…
January 7, 2020
A public consultation session to help inform the development of a Dementia Care Action Plan will take place on Monday, January 13. The session takes place at the Quality Inn, 100 Trans-Canada Highway, Gander from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m….
January 3, 2020
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will officially launch the start of midwifery services in the province on Monday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. The announcement takes place at Bell Place Community Health Centre, 3 Bell…
December 31, 2019
While recreational cannabis is legal in Canada, the Department of Health and Community Services is reminding people to be responsible and safe if they choose to use. There are health risks with using cannabis. The best way to protect yourself…
December 19, 2019
The holiday season in Newfoundland and Labrador involves many festive events and an abundance of celebratory traditions. Whether cooking for a large gathering or yourself, the Department of Health and Community Services is reminding residents to be aware of food-related…
December 12, 2019
The Provincial Government is immediately lifting the maximum dose caps for Lucentis and Eylea under the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP). Lucentis and Eylea are intravitreal injection drugs used in the treatment of retinal diseases, including neovascular age-related…
