June 7, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved $89,000 in one-time funding to support the Roots of Empathy Program for 2023-24. The Roots of Empathy Program’s mission is to build caring, peaceful and civil societies through the development of empathy…
June 6, 2023
Technical issues experienced with the provincial 811 HealthLine on Monday, June 5, have been resolved and the service is fully operational. The Department of Health and Community Services apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may have caused. Other resources…
June 5, 2023
The provincial 811 HealthLine number is currently experiencing technical issues. Anyone seeking medical advice or experiencing a mental health crisis is asked to call (709) 702-0890 until the 811 HealthLine is restored. Please note that you must dial all 10…
June 5, 2023
The Department of Health and Community Services is providing more than $154,000 in funding to six regional wellness coalitions to promote health and wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coalitions facilitate, support, and bridge health promotion work between Newfoundland and…
June 2, 2023
Amendments to the Registered Nurses Regulations will streamline the registration and licensing process for registered nurses, making it easier for nurses educated outside of the province, including internationally-educated nurses, to work in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is one of several…
June 1, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will host a Health Care Action Update tomorrow (Friday, June 2) to discuss amendments to the Registered Nurses Regulations. Minister Osborne will be joined by Lynn Power, Executive Director, College…
May 26, 2023
The Provincial Government has committed to funding for an additional 1,500 out-of-hospital cataract procedures, with the aim of improving access to this procedure and reducing wait times. This one-time addition of 1,500 surgeries will be equally distributed throughout the province…
May 26, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, today announced recruitment incentives for Nurse Practitioners who commit to work within a Family Care Team in the province, with the option of an additional incentive to provide coverage for select rural…
May 25, 2023
As part of continued efforts to improve the delivery of health services and create a more effective and efficient health care system, a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services for leased space for…
May 25, 2023
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for a consultant to assist Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services with programming of a new community mental health and addictions centre on the Northeast Avalon. The new facility will be a specialized…
