April 3, 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 today to recognize the amalgamation of the four former regional health authorities and the Newfoundland…
April 3, 2023
Amendments have been made to the Registered Nurses Regulations to give Registered Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador the ability to prescribe, including referrals to specialists. These changes build upon ongoing efforts to allow health care professionals to work to their…
March 30, 2023
The Provincial Government continues to move forward with the establishment of a single Provincial Health Authority on April 1, 2023. Today, government announced 13 appointments to the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees. Appointed for three-year terms, the members include:…
March 30, 2023
The Provincial Government has launched the three-year Dementia Care Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The plan aims to increase awareness, improve supports and services for those living with dementia and their care partners, and improve the capacity of the…
March 29, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce the details of the province’s Dementia Care Action Plan tomorrow (Thursday, March 30). The availability will take place at the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador office, 835…
March 29, 2023
With support of $500,000 from the Provincial Government, Eastern Health will facilitate the development of a Fitness Centre on the first level of the newly opened Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista. The addition of the new Fitness Centre…
March 27, 2023
Effective today (March 27), the Provincial Government is advising that the NLVaxPass application is no longer available as COVID-19 has become part of the infectious disease landscape. Proof of vaccination may be required for travel and residents can continue to…
March 27, 2023
Today, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services announced recruitment and retention incentives to stabilize the long-term care workforce. Minister Osborne was joined by Debbie Walsh, Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Eastern Health at…
March 27, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a health care announcement today (Monday, March 27) in St. John’s. The availability will take place at Pleasant View Towers, East Residence Multipurpose Room, 65 Newfoundland Drive at…
March 24, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will provide an update on health care in the Deer Lake region on Monday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. The availability will take place at the Hodder Memorial Centre, 8-10 Crescent Street,…
