November 15, 2022
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Tuesday, November 15) to discuss a new rapid antigen test initiative. The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building at 1:00…
November 14, 2022
Throughout Nurse Practitioner Week (November 13-19), the Provincial Government is acknowledging the high quality of health care that nurse practitioners provide, and thank them for the vital role they play in the health care system. During Nurse Practitioner Week, the…
November 10, 2022
A number of frontline health care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) are set to benefit from several short-term financial incentives, as the Provincial Government continues its efforts…
November 9, 2022
Please note the time for the following media availability has been changed to 12:30 p.m. Premier Furey, along with the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Steve Crocker, MHA for Carbonear-Trinity-Bay de Verde, the Honourable Krista Lynn…
November 3, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will provide additional details on Bill 20 today (Thursday, November 3) at 9:45 a.m. The availability will take place in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building. -30-…
November 2, 2022
Proposed legislation to create a single health authority for the province was introduced today in the House of Assembly. If passed, the new Provincial Health Authority Act will facilitate the integration of the existing four health authorities and the Newfoundland…
October 26, 2022
The Provincial Government has added coverage for two IV-infused medications used for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis under the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program. The drugs, Tysabri and Lemtrada, are primarily dispensed by community pharmacies for use outside an…
October 25, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at Eastern Health’s Innovation Summit tomorrow (Wednesday, October 26). The event begins at 9:10 a.m. at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre, 66 Pippy Place, St. John’s. -30- Media…
October 25, 2022
The Provincial Government recognizes October 23-29 as Respiratory Therapy Week. This year’s theme, “Inspiring Excellence in Respiratory Therapy” celebrates the significant contribution made by respiratory therapists and anesthesia assistants across the health care system. Respiratory therapists and anesthesia assistants are…
October 24, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 28th Biennial Convention tomorrow (Tuesday, October 25). The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115…
