September 27, 2023
The review of increasing Memorial University’s Doctor of Medicine undergraduate program from 80 to 90 students to allow for an additional 10 medical students from Newfoundland and Labrador each year is now underway. A contract valued at approximately $120,000 to…
September 26, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be speaking at the Atlantic Social Impact Exchange Summit to discuss health care, social well-being and health care transformation and innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, September 27)….
September 26, 2023
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the Provincial Government’s fall vaccination plan for influenza and COVID-19, which will commence on Monday, October 16, 2023. The Provincial Government is stressing the importance of…
September 25, 2023
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability tomorrow (Tuesday, September 26) to discuss the fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination plan. The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building, at…
September 21, 2023
As part of Well-Being Week, the Department of Health and Community Services has released the Public Health Framework for Newfoundland and Labrador, which lays out the essential functions of public health, such as: Health protection, Disease and injury prevention; Health…
September 21, 2023
As part of Well-Being Week 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is announcing the creation of regional well-being networks in Labrador and Western Newfoundland. Well-being networks, which were recommended in Health Accord NL as regional social and health networks, are being…
September 18, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak to the St. John’s Board of Trade tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19) to provide an update on the many activities actioned since Health Accord NL released its recommendations to…
September 8, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services has filled a new Manager of Physician Relations position, which will help strengthen its relationship with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA). NLMA members, including individual physicians, clinics, and physician groups with…
September 1, 2023
The Provincial Government has announced that an All-Party Committee on Substance Use and Addictions will be created in response to the continued need for prevention, early intervention, treatment and support for those living with mental health, substance use and addiction…
August 28, 2023
The Provincial Government is now covering the cost for drivers’ medicals for seniors 75 years of age or older in Newfoundland and Labrador. Effective immediately, physicians will now bill MCP directly for this service instead of charging patients. Coverage for…
