August 26, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in the signing of strengthened nursing regulations tomorrow (Tuesday, August 27). The signing will take place at the offices of the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and…
July 29, 2019
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Protection and Promotion of Public Health Act became law on July 1, 2019. The Act enables the Provincial Government to respond more effectively to emerging public health challenges and emergencies. The Act also strengthens a physician’s duty…
July 23, 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 congratulate Eastern Health and their CEO David Diamond on…
July 22, 2019
During summer travels, the Department of Health and Community Services encourages residents to ensure they have adequate insurance to protect against the cost of unexpected medical emergencies. This is particularly important for those traveling to other countries, such as the…
July 18, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to use ‘sun sense’ this summer to protect against harmful rays that could cause skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in…
July 16, 2019
Funding science, research, and investments in innovative technology, processes, and procedures will help to ensure the health care system remains sustainable. The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, as well as the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of…
July 11, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, for the announcement of an investment in health research tomorrow (Friday, July 12) at 1:30 p.m. Ministers Haggie and O’Regan…
June 13, 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 congratulate Stella’s Circle and Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, President and…
April 17, 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 announce that a new mobile crisis response team has…
April 17, 2019
The Provincial Government today released its Autism Action Plan. The plan will provide increased services and supports for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder. Budget 2019 – Building Towards a Brighter Future includes $2.5 million for plan implementation. Beginning in…
