December 10, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, congratulates Western Health on achieving a 98 per cent compliance rating with Accreditation Canada’s national standards of excellence. Accreditation is a process that takes place every four years, providing organizations…
December 5, 2018
The Provincial Government is introducing new legislation governing the road ambulance program – bringing Newfoundland and Labrador in line with other jurisdictions in Canada. An Act Respecting the Provisions of Emergency Health and Paramedicine Services is the first dedicated piece…
December 4, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will provide details on an Act Respecting the Provisions of Emergency Health and Paramedicine Services tomorrow (Wednesday, December 5). A technical briefing for media will be held at 9:00 a.m….
December 3, 2018
The Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI) has informed the Department of Health and Community Services about a software error involving the provincial Electronic Medical Record program. The error may have delayed physicians and other health care providers…
December 3, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a news conference to provide details on a software error involving the provincial Electronic Medical Record program today (Monday, December 3). A technical briefing for media will take…
November 29, 2018
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP) provides some coverage for individuals who temporarily leave the province for vacations or other purposes. However, residents are reminded that there are healthcare-related services that MCP does not cover, or only partially…
November 27, 2018
The Department of Health and Community Services in collaboration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI) is seeking input from home and personal support workers through an online survey to better understand their training and educational needs….
November 26, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Rotary Club of Gander tomorrow (Tuesday, November 27). The luncheon event will take place at the Quality Inn in Gander beginning at 12:00 p.m. – 30 –…
November 22, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services will attend the Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gander tomorrow (Friday, November 23) at 1:00 p.m. Media planning to attend are asked to meet at…
November 20, 2018
The Provincial Government is introducing new public health legislation to support the population health and well-being of people living in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. An Act Respecting the Protection and Promotion of Public Health will enable the province to…
