July 29, 2025
The All-Party Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions today released its final report to the Provincial Government for the improvement of programs and services, and the implementation of new initiatives to better serve the needs of the people…
July 28, 2025
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Mental Health and Addictions, will be available to the media on Tuesday, July 29, to provide an update on the All-Party Committee on Mental Health,…
July 24, 2025
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, is pleased to announce the launch of the expanded continuous glucose monitoring program to include individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus. This initiative builds on the important…
July 14, 2025
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Health and Community Services, will tour the new ambulatory health hub and urgent care centre at 28 Stavanger Drive (the former Costco building) in St. John’s on Tuesday, July 15. NL Health Services…
July 11, 2025
The Provincial Government is encouraging residents to take precautions to protect their health from the hot and humid weather conditions, with forecasted temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in parts of Labrador. The risk of heat-related illness such as heat stroke…
July 11, 2025
Two new radiation oncologists have been recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook as the Provincial Government and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services expand the Provincial Cancer Care Program. The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minster of…
June 27, 2025
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to media today, Friday, June 27, to discuss the internal medicine department at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. The availability will take place at the Department of…
June 25, 2025
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Health and Community Services, is today providing further direction to Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to ensure financial accountability following a report by the Office of the Auditor General that outlined concerns on…
June 25, 2025
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to speak to the media today (Wednesday, June 25) in response to the Auditor General report on health sector contracts. The availability will begin at 4:00…
June 24, 2025
Through a competitive request for proposals, the Department of Health and Community Services has identified Deloitte as a preferred proponent to complete a nursing core staffing review. This review aligns with recommendations in Health Accord NL related to building and…
