October 19, 2022
In an effort to continue to reduce the number of mandated and extended shifts for registered nurses in the province, the Provincial Government has extended the double rate overtime for vacation period, announced this past summer, to January 31, 2023….
October 14, 2022
The Provincial Government is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot this year. Beginning Monday, October 17, Regional Health Authorities will begin hosting free flu shot clinics. Residents can also receive their shots through their family physician…
October 14, 2022
The Provincial Government is terminating the NLVaxVerify application effective today (October 14). The public can delete the application prior to official removal, as it is no longer required for business use. The termination of this application is due to recommendations…
October 6, 2022
Starting, Friday, October 7, adults aged 18 and over are eligible for the bivalent vaccine in Newfoundland and Labrador. This vaccine targets the original COVID-19 virus from 2019 and the Omicron variant. Appointments can be booked through regional health clinics…
October 4, 2022
In keeping with the spirit and intent of the Provincial Government’s Come Home 2022 campaign aimed at encouraging former residents of Newfoundland and Labrador now living away to come home, a Come Home 2022 incentive is now available to help…
September 29, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the 18th Annual Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) Conference in St. John’s on Saturday, October 1. The event will take place at the Delta Hotel, 120 New…
September 28, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services will provide an update on various provincial health care initiatives, including access to primary care and recruitment and retention efforts tomorrow (Thursday, September 29). The availability will take place in…
September 28, 2022
The Provincial Government and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador continue to work collaboratively to find new and creative ways to help address the long-term stability of the health care system. The College continues to assess…
September 14, 2022
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Wednesday, September 14) to discuss the fall COVID-19 vaccination plan. The availability will take place in Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building, at 2:00 p.m. The…
September 13, 2022
In an effort to find creative solutions to address the physician shortage in the province, the Provincial Government and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador are working on a number of initiatives to address the local…
