May 5, 2025
The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, is recognizing the week of May 5-11 as Mental Health Week. Good mental health is essential for overall well-being. This week is a time to raise awareness about mental health…
April 14, 2025
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Acting Minister of Mental Health and Addictions: Speaker, this past weekend marked the beginning of a new era of mental health and addictions treatment…
April 14, 2025
A new era of mental health and addictions treatment began in Newfoundland and Labrador this weekend as the new Mental Health and Addictions Centre opened, replacing the 170-year-old Waterford Hospital. The Mental Health and Addictions Centre provides a modern environment…
March 28, 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, the Provincial Government is offering COVID-19 vaccine as a spring booster dose to specific populations identified by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. These populations include: Adults 65 years of age and older. Adult residents of…
March 28, 2025
Starting this spring, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine will be available to adults aged 60 years and older residing in congregate living facilities, such as long-term care homes and personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. RSV typically causes…
March 19, 2025
In response to today’s Auditor General’s Report on the Medical Care Plan and Dental Health Plan, the Department of Health and Community Services is advising that it has accepted the recommendations and is highlighting ongoing work to address the issues raised….
March 12, 2025
As part of Budget 2025, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will begin offering the shingles vaccine to residents 65 to 70 years of age and immunocompromised residents over the age of 70 as part of the provincial immunization program,…
March 5, 2025
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, for the Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, I wish to acknowledge March as Pharmacy Appreciation Month. Pharmacy Appreciation Month is a time…
February 28, 2025
The Department of Health and Community Services has awarded 34 recipients with the 2024-25 Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants. Aligned with recommendations of Health Accord NL, these grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to support eligible…
February 20, 2025
The Department of Health and Community Services has introduced a new initiative to recruit and retain clinical psychologists in Newfoundland and Labrador. The incentive builds on ongoing measures to help improve mental health services and reduce wait times in the…
