November 20, 2023
As part of the Provincial Government’s continued efforts to re-imagine health care delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) will launch a new virtual care solution this fall that will increase access to health…
November 17, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will host a Health Care Action Update on Monday, November 20 to provide an update on virtual care. The availability will take place in the Confederation Building media centre beginning…
November 17, 2023
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will be available to media today (Friday, November 17) to discuss the launch of a new Respiratory Activity Dashboard. A technical briefing for media will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the…
November 16, 2023
The Provincial Government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza…
November 9, 2023
The MCP office at 22 High Street in Grand Falls-Windsor has reopened as of 12:30 p.m. today. The Department of Health and Community Services thanks the public for their patience during this closure. -30-
November 8, 2023
The MCP office at 22 High Street in Grand Falls-Windsor will be closed for the remainder of the day due to unforeseen circumstances. A further update will be provided tomorrow. Residents who require MCP services are encouraged to call the…
November 6, 2023
The Provincial Government is establishing centres of excellence in aging at regional hospitals, which will lead to improved access to quality health care for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, made…
November 6, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will host a Health Care Action Update today (Monday, November 6) to announce initiatives to improve access to health care for seniors. The availability will take place in the Media…
November 1, 2023
A comprehensive third-party review to identify improvements to long-term care homes and personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador has been awarded, and is now underway. The review will include analysis of leading and best practices that support resident-centered care….
October 30, 2023
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to celebrate the opening of new Memorial University Faculty of Nursing…
