January 22, 2019
The Department of Health and Community Services has started a Pertussis (whooping cough) immunization program for all pregnant woman in Newfoundland and Labrador. This vaccination program which began on January 1, 2019, is in compliance with a recommendation by the…
January 17, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the launch of the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s e-learning initiative and the release of the Ennis Sisters’ fundraising video “California Wine” today (Thursday, January 17) at…
January 15, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services was pleased to attend the grand opening of a second location in the Eastern region for CHANNAL, at 878 Topsail Road in Mount Pearl. CHANNAL is a provincial organization that…
January 14, 2019
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the grand opening of the new location for CHANNAL in Mount Pearl tomorrow (Tuesday, January 15) at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at 878 Topsail Road….
January 9, 2019
The Provincial Government has signed a new three-year agreement with the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL). The agreement addresses the compensation of pharmacists when providing medications and services to those who participate in the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription…
December 21, 2018
Stephen Clark has been appointed CEO for the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI). Mr. Clark has been serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2016. His appointment, which was recommended through the merit-based, Independent…
December 20, 2018
Turkey plays a big role in many of our traditional holidays. In fact, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has actually been credited for popularizing the serving of turkey for Christmas dinner. This time of year tends to involve large family…
December 13, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is commending the province’s four regional health authorities for their efforts to increase mental health services and supports for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through Therapy Assistance Online (TAO Connect), an e-health…
December 10, 2018
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, congratulates Western Health on achieving a 98 per cent compliance rating with Accreditation Canada’s national standards of excellence. Accreditation is a process that takes place every four years, providing organizations…
December 5, 2018
The Provincial Government is introducing new legislation governing the road ambulance program – bringing Newfoundland and Labrador in line with other jurisdictions in Canada. An Act Respecting the Provisions of Emergency Health and Paramedicine Services is the first dedicated piece…
