With the provincial budget set for April 29, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) says people across the province are looking for something simple: a healthcare system they can rely on. According to the union, patients are waiting too long for care. Nurses are working short and stretched thin. In many communities, services […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public there will be a temporary closure of emergency services at Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in New-Wes-Valley on: Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. until Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 a.m. In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call […]
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Two new state-of-the-art MRI machines are now up and running at the Ambulatory Health Hub in St. John’s. As NTV’s Beth Penney reports, officials say the added capacity will help reduce wait times across the province, while also improving doctor recruitment and retention.
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The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from: Monday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, April 24 at 8:00 a.m. When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre […]
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