March 24, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments offered through the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program. Under this initiative, to maintain coverage, beneficiaries currently using one of the originator biologics of Copaxone®,…
March 21, 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 introduce an initiative regarding the coverage of certain medications under the Newfoundland and…
March 20, 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in collaboration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA), today announced that a new Salaried Family Physician Remoteness Bonus has been developed to address recruitment challenges for salaried family physicians at remote sites…
March 17, 2023
Family physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador are now eligible for a $25,000 recognition and retention bonus for a one-year return-in-service agreement. This incentive is aimed at not only helping retain family doctors, but also recognizing their significant efforts, as government…
March 14, 2023
The Provincial Government continues to carry out its plan to improve health care in Newfoundland and Labrador with its approach to creating a more effective and efficient system that is focused on improved service delivery and health outcomes for the…
March 13, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a health care announcement for the St. John’s region tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14). The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building at 11:30…
March 10, 2023
The recruitment and retention of health care professionals has been – and continues to be – a challenge, not just in Newfoundland and Labrador, but globally. Addressing this issue requires collaboration among all stakeholders, as we must continue to work…
March 10, 2023
The implementation of the recommendations of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador continues to transform the mental health and addictions system in the province to one that is person-centred, recovery-focused and provides the…
March 7, 2023
The Provincial Government continues to take meaningful action to reimagine health care in Newfoundland and Labrador based on recommendations of Health Accord NL. Central to the approach is creating a more effective and efficient system that is reflective of the…
March 7, 2023
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement today (Tuesday, March 7) regarding health care in the Whitbourne region. The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building at 1:00…
