June 10, 2022
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce an expansion of capacity for the Practical Nursing program offered by the College of the North…
May 31, 2022
Kenneth Baird has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority for a one-year period. He is currently Vice President of Quality, Process Improvement and Clinical Supports. Mr. Baird, who has a Master of Business…
May 13, 2022
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a virtual media availability by Zoom today (Friday, May 13) at 11:00 a.m. to discuss masking guidelines in schools. The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and…
May 9, 2022
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge National Nursing Week and to recognize the contributions of those in the…
May 2, 2022
Effective today (May 2), services traditionally offered through the Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line will now be provided by the 811 HealthLine. Individuals in need of crisis response or mental health and addictions support can simply dial 811, day or…
April 25, 2022
David Diamond, current President and CEO of the Eastern Regional Health Authority, has been named the transitional CEO to lead the planning team that will be put in place for the establishment of one health authority for the province. As…
April 12, 2022
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold an in-person media availability tomorrow (Wednesday, April 13) to discuss the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The availability will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Media Centre, East…
April 7, 2022
Since the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy in 2018 and the inspirational story of one young player who was an organ donor, April 7 is recognized annually as Green Shirt Day. Logan Boulet, a 21-year old hockey player, did not survive…
April 4, 2022
In an effort to ensure expert advice for poisoning events in the province is readily available, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has entered into a new agreement with the Atlantic Canada Poison Centre (ACPC) in Nova Scotia, and a…
April 1, 2022
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, today announced 32 recipients for this year’s Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants. These grants, which total $140,000, are awarded to individuals, community groups, schools and not-for-profit organizations…
