November 2, 2022
Proposed legislation to create a single health authority for the province was introduced today in the House of Assembly. If passed, the new Provincial Health Authority Act will facilitate the integration of the existing four health authorities and the Newfoundland…
October 26, 2022
The Provincial Government has added coverage for two IV-infused medications used for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis under the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program. The drugs, Tysabri and Lemtrada, are primarily dispensed by community pharmacies for use outside an…
October 25, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at Eastern Health’s Innovation Summit tomorrow (Wednesday, October 26). The event begins at 9:10 a.m. at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre, 66 Pippy Place, St. John’s. -30- Media…
October 25, 2022
The Provincial Government recognizes October 23-29 as Respiratory Therapy Week. This year’s theme, “Inspiring Excellence in Respiratory Therapy” celebrates the significant contribution made by respiratory therapists and anesthesia assistants across the health care system. Respiratory therapists and anesthesia assistants are…
October 24, 2022
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 28th Biennial Convention tomorrow (Tuesday, October 25). The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115…
October 21, 2022
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability today (Friday, October 21) to discuss changes to COVID-19 case and contact management and the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. The availability will take place in Media Centre,…
October 19, 2022
In an effort to continue to reduce the number of mandated and extended shifts for registered nurses in the province, the Provincial Government has extended the double rate overtime for vacation period, announced this past summer, to January 31, 2023….
October 14, 2022
The Provincial Government is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot this year. Beginning Monday, October 17, Regional Health Authorities will begin hosting free flu shot clinics. Residents can also receive their shots through their family physician…
October 14, 2022
The Provincial Government is terminating the NLVaxVerify application effective today (October 14). The public can delete the application prior to official removal, as it is no longer required for business use. The termination of this application is due to recommendations…
October 6, 2022
Starting, Friday, October 7, adults aged 18 and over are eligible for the bivalent vaccine in Newfoundland and Labrador. This vaccine targets the original COVID-19 virus from 2019 and the Omicron variant. Appointments can be booked through regional health clinics…
