January 14, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the grand opening of the new location for CHANNAL in Mount Pearl tomorrow (Tuesday, January 15) at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at 878 Topsail Road….
January 9, 2019
The Provincial Government has signed a new three-year agreement with the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL). The agreement addresses the compensation of pharmacists when providing medications and services to those who participate in the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription…
December 21, 2018
Stephen Clark has been appointed CEO for the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI). Mr. Clark has been serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2016. His appointment, which was recommended through the merit-based, Independent…
December 20, 2018
Turkey plays a big role in many of our traditional holidays. In fact, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has actually been credited for popularizing the serving of turkey for Christmas dinner. This time of year tends to involve large family…
December 13, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is commending the province’s four regional health authorities for their efforts to increase mental health services and supports for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through Therapy Assistance Online (TAO Connect), an e-health…
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…
