2 years ago
N.L. Health Services taking over all ambulance services June 1
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises of upcoming changes to access ambulance services and reminds the public to call 911 for an ambulance in a medical emergency. Changes to Provincial Ambulance Services On June 1, 2024, all ambulance services across Newfoundland and Labrador will be operated by NL Health Services. In preparation for this change, NL Health Services […]
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2 years ago
Government incentives played big role in hiring of 25 new physicians, says NL Health Services
Thousands of residents in this province are still struggling to find a family doctor. But as NTV’s Beth Penney reports, the health authority says more than two dozen physicians have been hired in the past number of months.
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2 years ago
Province signs $78 million bilateral agreement with Ottawa to improve health care for seniors
Health Minister Tom Osborne, as well as Federal Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan signed a bilateral agreement on Tuesday morning to invest $78 million over the next five years to improve health care for seniors. Officials say the plan will: Improve home and community care systems Enhance palliative and end-of-life care Strengthen the workforce […]
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2 years ago
Changes to Access Ambulance Services in Corner Brook
Those who call the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook for an ambulance in a medical emergency will be directed to hang up and call 911 as of Wednesday. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public that emergency ambulance services will be arranged through the Provincial Medical Communications Centre instead of locally at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The health […]
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