June 20, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced $32 million in funding for the acquisition of health care equipment for facilities throughout the province, which represents a $5 million increase from last year’s budget. The funding will be used by…
June 16, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is working with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists to continue administration of the organization’s Eye See Eye Learn Program. The Provincial Government is continuing funding of $150,000 to make the program accessible…
June 15, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services is providing $105,000 to March of Dimes Canada to establish a new After Stroke Program Coordinator position to improve supports for stroke survivors, family members and caregivers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The After…
June 7, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved $89,000 in one-time funding to support the Roots of Empathy Program for 2023-24. The Roots of Empathy Program’s mission is to build caring, peaceful and civil societies through the development of empathy…
June 6, 2023
Technical issues experienced with the provincial 811 HealthLine on Monday, June 5, have been resolved and the service is fully operational. The Department of Health and Community Services apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may have caused. Other resources…
June 5, 2023
The provincial 811 HealthLine number is currently experiencing technical issues. Anyone seeking medical advice or experiencing a mental health crisis is asked to call (709) 702-0890 until the 811 HealthLine is restored. Please note that you must dial all 10…
June 5, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services is providing more than $154,000 in funding to six regional wellness coalitions to promote health and wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coalitions facilitate, support, and bridge health promotion work between Newfoundland and…
June 2, 2023
Amendments to the Registered Nurses Regulations will streamline the registration and licensing process for registered nurses, making it easier for nurses educated outside of the province, including internationally-educated nurses, to work in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is one of several…
June 1, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will host a Health Care Action Update tomorrow (Friday, June 2) to discuss amendments to the Registered Nurses Regulations. Minister Osborne will be joined by Lynn Power, Executive Director, College…
May 26, 2023
The Provincial Government has committed to funding for an additional 1,500 out-of-hospital cataract procedures, with the aim of improving access to this procedure and reducing wait times. This one-time addition of 1,500 surgeries will be equally distributed throughout the province…
