July 11, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services has released its final Towards Recovery Evaluation Report, providing details about the work undertaken to transform the provincial mental health and addictions system to one that is person centered, trauma informed and recovery…
July 6, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is today announcing a call for applications for Family Practice Programs. The Family Practice Start-Up Program will provide $150,000, the highest incentive offered in Atlantic Canada, to new family practice physicians who open a…
July 5, 2023
Public Health has made updates to the COVID-19 Dashboard. Changes include an update to how deaths are reported, which will provide clarity on when the reported death(s) occurred, and a new graph will help the public understand trends in COVID-19…
July 4, 2023
In its ongoing efforts to reduce administrative burdens for physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, support province-wide patient-care coordination and facilitate the introduction of a blended capitation model, the Department of Health and Community Services has eliminated an operational fee for…
June 30, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is increasing the Rural Dental Bursary Program and the Specialist Dental Bursary Program to recruit and retain dentists in the province. The increase will double each bursary from $25,000 to $50,000 per bursary to…
June 22, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved funding for a new Travelling Residency Program that will fund up to five seats per year for medical residents who must leave the province to receive medical training in their field of…
June 22, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced over $260,000 to support the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador with expediting the licensure process of International Educated…
June 20, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced $32 million in funding for the acquisition of health care equipment for facilities throughout the province, which represents a $5 million increase from last year’s budget. The funding will be used by…
June 16, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is working with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists to continue administration of the organization’s Eye See Eye Learn Program. The Provincial Government is continuing funding of $150,000 to make the program accessible…
June 15, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services is providing $105,000 to March of Dimes Canada to establish a new After Stroke Program Coordinator position to improve supports for stroke survivors, family members and caregivers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The After…
