February 15, 2018
The Department of Health and Community Services has released the Terms of Reference for the external review of the Central Regional Health Authority. They can be found on the department’s website at www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/pdf/terms_of_reference.pdf. The external review, to be completed by Dr….
February 7, 2018
The Department of Health and Community Services is notifying patients that require cataract surgery that the procedure is covered under MCP. Physicians in this province are not permitted to bill you directly for services covered by MCP. Also, as per…
February 6, 2018
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, February 7). The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Eating Disorder…
February 6, 2018
The Department of Health and Community Services today announced that an external review of the Central Regional Health Authority will be conducted. The review is a result of concerns brought forward to the department about the governance and management of…
February 5, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a panel discussion titled Navigating the Landscape of the Opioid Crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6) in the main auditorium…
January 31, 2018
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will participate in a flag raising ceremony and building lighting event to mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week tomorrow (Thursday, February 1). Both events will take place at Confederation Building, East…
January 30, 2018
Effective this week, Doorways is now available through all four regional health authorities across the province. Doorways is a single-session walk-in mental health and addictions service that provides counselling services to those who feel they need to speak to someone…
January 29, 2018
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched Therapist Assistance Online (TAO), an innovative e-health technology providing timely access to evidence-based care and treatment for adults with depression, anxiety and substance use problems. Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province…
January 17, 2018
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will address the first-year class of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy as part of its annual White Coat ceremony. The purpose of the White Coat ceremony is to welcome students…
January 13, 2018
Motorists are advised that the Trans-Canada Highway west of Hampden Junction is closed due to severe flooding and a washout. The Provincial Government has been working hard with emergency management partners to coordinate response efforts and ensure public safety in…
