March 22, 2018
The Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging residents to be prepared and make sure they have adequate insurance to protect against the cost of unexpected medical emergencies while travelling. Before leaving the province or country, people should become…
March 15, 2018
In an effort to increase access to mental wellness information and early intervention services, Bridge the gApp has been redesigned for improved access. Bridge the gApp, a free online mental health resource, instantly connects people to self-help information, tools and…
March 12, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services There are more than 700 practicing pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador today, and with March being Pharmacist Awareness…
March 9, 2018
Carol Ann Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at the Hacking Health St. John’s Hackathon 2018 today (Friday, March 9). The event will take place in room 1M102, Medical Education Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial…
March 6, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a forum titled Health Care in Newfoundland and Labrador – A Forum on Health Outcomes and Health Costs. The event takes place tomorrow (Wednesday, March 7) in…
March 6, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services: Our government is seeking input from residents throughout the province to help inform the drafting of new public…
March 1, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services: With the challenges facing Newfoundland and Labrador’s health care system today, innovation holds the promise of opportunities to…
February 22, 2018
The Provincial Government has provided $8,000 to the Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to support mental health training for first responders. Funding will be used by the Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver the Road to Mental…
February 21, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Rotary Club of St. John’s tomorrow (Thursday, February 22.) The luncheon will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland at 1:00 p.m. – 30 – Media contactEmily…
February 21, 2018
The Provincial Government is seeking input from residents through an online questionnaire to help inform the drafting of new public health legislation. The deadline for responses is March 19. Current legislation is outdated, with some sections not having been updated…
