November 7, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to advise that this government has completed all of the…
November 6, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at an opioid dependence treatment provincial conference hosted by Eastern Health tomorrow (Thursday, November 7) at 12:30 p.m. The conference takes place at the Hampton Inn and Suites,…
November 5, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to share an experience I recently had when I came…
November 4, 2019
Out-of-province travel is no longer required for transition-related surgery readiness assessments. A list of those health care professionals offering these assessments is on the Department of Health and Community Services website here. Assessments will be completed in accordance with the…
November 1, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement on transition-related surgery Monday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. A technical briefing for media will be held prior to the announcement at 10:15 a.m. The technical…
October 31, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services is congratulating Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre, as they prepare to receive keys to a new building tomorrow (Friday, November 1), in St. John’s. A non-profit, charitable…
October 28, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed five new members to the Central Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. Effective October 18, 2019, Maisie Clarke, David Oxford, Hector Pearce, Jennifer Whelan and Judy White are appointed for three-year terms. These appointments were recommended…
October 23, 2019
The Provincial Government is inviting people in Newfoundland and Labrador to help inform the development of a Dementia Care Action Plan. The deadline to participate is November 25, 2019. The Dementia Care Action Plan will help individuals and families living…
October 21, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed Scott Tessier to the Eastern Health Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. Effective October 18, 2019, Mr. Tessier has been appointed for a three-year term. This appointment was recommended by the Independent Appointments Commission, which…
October 11, 2019
As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gather this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Department of Health and Community Services encourages everyone to keep food safety top of mind when preparing the turkey feast. Food-related illnesses may be caused by eating things that are…
