2 years ago
Health Sciences Centre Designated as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital
The Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s has been recognized as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital at the “Quality Improvement Status” level. The Health Sciences Centre is the first hospital in the country to receive this status within Choosing Wisely Canada’s new designation program. Hospitals that achieve this designation demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing […]
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2 years ago
Medication for traumatic brain injury more than doubles in cost for St. John’s resident
A St. John’s resident took to social media after the cost of her medication for a traumatic brain injury more than doubled. It’s a medication that’s not covered by the province’s prescription drug program. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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2 years ago
Health minister promises no disruption in cancer service in central Newfoundland
The minister of health is reassuring cancer patients in central Newfoundland that there will be no disruption in service after a recent letter from four doctors. Tom Osborne says the government is adding resources. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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2 years ago
Province’s contracted virtual medical care company facing class-action lawsuit in the U.S.
The company that operates virtual medical care services in the province is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States for data privacy concerns. NTV’s Bailey Howard was at the House of Assembly today and has more in this report.
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