November 1, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement on transition-related surgery Monday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. A technical briefing for media will be held prior to the announcement at 10:15 a.m. The technical…
October 31, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services is congratulating Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre, as they prepare to receive keys to a new building tomorrow (Friday, November 1), in St. John’s. A non-profit, charitable…
October 28, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed five new members to the Central Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. Effective October 18, 2019, Maisie Clarke, David Oxford, Hector Pearce, Jennifer Whelan and Judy White are appointed for three-year terms. These appointments were recommended…
October 23, 2019
The Provincial Government is inviting people in Newfoundland and Labrador to help inform the development of a Dementia Care Action Plan. The deadline to participate is November 25, 2019. The Dementia Care Action Plan will help individuals and families living…
October 21, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed Scott Tessier to the Eastern Health Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. Effective October 18, 2019, Mr. Tessier has been appointed for a three-year term. This appointment was recommended by the Independent Appointments Commission, which…
October 11, 2019
As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gather this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Department of Health and Community Services encourages everyone to keep food safety top of mind when preparing the turkey feast. Food-related illnesses may be caused by eating things that are…
October 11, 2019
With flu season approaching, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot. On Monday, October 21, the regional health authorities will begin hosting free flu shot clinics and offering the vaccine…
October 7, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange tomorrow (Tuesday, October 8) at 8:25 a.m. The event takes place in the main ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel…
October 4, 2019
The Department of Health and Community Services advises that there have been 22 confirmed cases of E.coli in the province this week, and Public Health officials within the department, as well as the regional health authorities are working with Service…
October 3, 2019
October 6 to 12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is recognizing Donovan Taplin of Bell Island, who is featured in a national campaign entitled ‘Faces of Mental Illness’. Presented…
