

Pilot Project to increase access to health care through Nurse Practitioners
The province is launching a nurse practitioner funding pilot that will help increase access to primary health care. Participating nurse...
Aug 271 min read


Government launches review to strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
The provincial government has launched a review of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to identify opportunities to build on the...
Aug 241 min read


Wildfires prompt surgery cancellations at St. John's hospitals
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of temporary impacts to services at the Health Sciences Centre, Janeway...
Aug 131 min read


Update on services at Carbonear General Hospital due to wildfires
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of temporary updates to services at Carbonear General Hospital due to the...
Aug 81 min read


Government expanding number of beds at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre
The Provincial Government announced the expansion of the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton. The multi-year project will...
Aug 51 min read


New family care team and transitional care unit announced in Corner Brook
Premier John Hogan announced today that the Corner Brook Community Health Centre will be the home of a new family care team to provide...
Jul 281 min read


Hogan to make announcement in Corner Brook
Premier John Hogan will be in Corner Brook today to make an announcement at the Corner Brook Community Health Centre, which once served...
Jul 281 min read


Government announces launch of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Individuals with Gestational Diabetes
The provincial government and NL Health Services has announced the launch of the expanded continuous glucose monitoring program to...
Jul 271 min read


Public accounts committee to hold public hearing on health sector contracts audit report
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will hold a public hearing to follow up on matters contained in the Auditor General’s Health...
Jul 201 min read


Radiation oncologists recruited for Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Two new radiation oncologists have been recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. It is anticipated that...
Jul 121 min read


Auditor General delivers report on health sector contracts
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan delivered a performance audit report to the House of Assembly on health sector contracts phase one –...
Jun 261 min read


Government selects preferred proponent for core staffing
The Department of Health and Community Services has appointed Deloitte as a preferred proponent to complete a nursing core staffing...
Jun 251 min read


Improving labour mobility for LPNs
The provincial government has removed labour mobility exceptions to make it easier for Licensed Practical Nurses from other parts of...
Jun 241 min read


Government announces support for Health Procurement Conference
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Steve Crocker has announced $75,000 to support the launch of techNL’s inaugural ProCURE 2025...
Jun 181 min read


NL Health Services increases number of Cardiac procedures performed
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has provided an update on improvements to cardiac care, including the establishment of a...
Jun 61 min read


Whooping Cough outbreak declared over
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services declared the outbreak of whooping cough to be over. There has been a sustained decrease in...
Jun 21 min read


Former U.S. President Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. The 82-year-old has prostate cancer that has spread to the bone. A...
May 181 min read


Shingles vaccine expanded for residents aged 50 and over
Starting on September 1, the shingles vaccine will be available for no cost to all individuals aged 50 years and over in the province....
May 151 min read


Waterford Hospital officially closes to patients and clients
The new Mental Health and Addictions Centre in St. John’s is now open to patients and clients. Today is from the Waterford Hospital to...
Apr 131 min read


Health Sciences Centre Achieves National Baby-Friendly Initiative Designation
The Health Sciences Centre, including the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, received the Baby-Friendly Initiative...
Apr 81 min read