Provincial Government Provides Funding for Radiology Technology
The provincial government has provided $196,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to implement radiology technology in two hospitals in central Newfoundland. The James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander and the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls–Windsor will receive a wire-free, radiation-free system that assists with locating soft-tissue lesions during surgery. […]
Read moreAAHP critical of premier’s health care recruitment mission in Dubai
The Association of Allied Health Professionals says it is frustrated with Premier Andrew Furey’s recent trip to Dubai, just weeks after the union walked away from conciliation efforts with the provincial government. On Saturday, the premier travelled the United Arab Emirates to participate in a health care recruitment event and explore potential business partnerships and […]
Read moreNDP pans government’s plans for Education Accord
NDP leader Jim Dinn is panning the government’s plan to create an Education Accord similar to the Health Accord. NTV’s David Salter reports.
Read moreNL Health Services Reintroduces Masking Requirements
Health-care facilities in the province are seeing an increase in respiratory illness. As a result, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including congregate living and long-term care facilities, effective Monday, February 5. This applies to visitors/support persons, clients, patients […]
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