March 10, 2023
The implementation of the recommendations of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador continues to transform the mental health and addictions system in the province to one that is person-centred, recovery-focused and provides the…
March 7, 2023
The Provincial Government continues to take meaningful action to reimagine health care in Newfoundland and Labrador based on recommendations of Health Accord NL. Central to the approach is creating a more effective and efficient system that is reflective of the…
March 7, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement today (Tuesday, March 7) regarding health care in the Whitbourne region. The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building at 1:00…
February 9, 2023
The Provincial Government today announced that a comprehensive review of long-term care and personal care homes in the province to identify opportunities to improve quality of care and quality of life of residents is now underway. The review is also…
February 8, 2023
INQ Consulting and INQ Law have been appointed to assist the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to complete the second statutory review of the Personal Health Information Act. The Act establishes rules that custodians of personal health information must follow when…
February 8, 2023
The Provincial Government is providing funding of $150,000 to the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador for the delivery of two programs that support individuals living with dementia and their care partners. The First Link Program connects individuals with dementia,…
February 2, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, today expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of James Johnston, Treasurer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association. “I was very saddened to hear of Jim’s…
February 2, 2023
The Provincial Government will be expanding the province’s bivalent vaccine offerings. Beginning on February 6, 2023, Pfizer Comirnaty BA 4/5 COVID-19 vaccine will be available for children aged five to 11, based on NACI and Health Canada recommendations. This is…
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…
