January 31, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will raise a flag tomorrow (Wednesday, February 1) to recognize Eating Disorders Awareness Week from February 1-7 in Newfoundland and Labrador. The flag raising will take place at 8:30 a.m….
January 31, 2023
As the Provincial Government continues its efforts to find creative solutions to improve access to health care in Newfoundland and Labrador, a recently implemented pilot project is making a difference for cardiac patients. The innovative approach allows patients from other…
January 26, 2023
The Provincial Government has expanded the criteria for the health care professions eligible to receive the Come Home Incentive, first announced in October 2022. With this change, the incentive is now available for eligible Clinical Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, Radiation Therapists…
January 25, 2023
The travelling orthopaedic team from Eastern Health has completed its first joint replacement surgery at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Announced last fall as a measure to address wait times for hip and knee joint replacement…
January 19, 2023
Residents are advised that the provincial 811 HealthLine has been restored and is fully operational. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may have caused. -30-
January 19, 2023
The Provincial Government would like to advise the public that the provincial 811 HealthLine number is currently unavailable. Anyone seeking medical advice or experiencing a mental health crisis is asked to call (709) 702-0890 until the 811 HealthLine is restored….
January 6, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) have signed a Shared Agenda to advance priorities within Family Medicine in the province. The Shared Agenda symbolizes the spirit of collaboration between both parties and…
December 16, 2022
The Provincial Government has committed to a number of financial incentives for private and community ambulance operators and their employees throughout the province. These incentives align with a number of other measures offered recently to health care professionals in Newfoundland…
November 23, 2022
COVID-19 activity remains relatively steady in the province. As we move into the winter season where people will spend more time indoors, the Provincial Government is reminding residents of the current guidance for people with COVID-19. If you have symptoms…
November 15, 2022
The Department of Health and Community Services will begin distributing free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to households throughout the province over the coming weeks. The tests will be distributed to households via Canada Post. To ensure widespread community access to…
