December 11, 2019
The holiday season can be difficult for some. If you or someone you know need someone to talk to, have thoughts of suicide, or are in distress, there is help available. Reach out because you are not alone. Some of…
December 6, 2019
While travelling this holiday season, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging people to be prepared and ensure they have adequate insurance to protect against the cost of unexpected medical emergencies. This is particularly important when visiting other…
December 5, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at the opening of School Sports NL Super Volley 2019, which is being hosted by Gander Collegiate. The event, which is part of…
November 29, 2019
Members of the research community are invited to share opinions on how the Department of Health and Community Services can improve the Health Research Ethics Authority Act. The Act provides the Health Research Ethics Authority with a mandate to ensure…
November 28, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, November 28) to discuss Dr. David Peachey’s family physician human resource forecast. The availability will take place at 3:00 p.m. in front of…
November 26, 2019
The E.coli outbreak which surfaced in late October 2019, has ended. Thirty confirmed cases were reported from the eastern, central, and western health authorities. Test results from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba indicate that Newfoundland and Labrador was…
November 20, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services. Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to encourage all able Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to consider donating…
November 19, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at Quality of Care NL’s antibiotic forum tomorrow (Wednesday, November 20). Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. with the forum opening at 5:30 p.m. The minister is scheduled to…
November 13, 2019
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) today released the results of a successful collaboration to appropriately reduce the use of antipsychotic medication among people with dementia living in long-term homes. With funding…
November 12, 2019
Due to overwhelming interest, the St. John’s venue for the November 14 public consultation session to help inform the development of a Dementia Care Action Plan, has been changed to accommodate more participants. The session will now be held at…
