2 weeks ago
Over households in 800 Bay Roberts selected for new national health survey
Over 800 households in Bay Roberts will be randomly selected to take part in a new national health survey by Statistics Canada. This is the 8th cycle of the Canadian Health Measures survey and 16 location across the country have been selected to participate. Stats Canada says the survey’s data will be used by researchers […]
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3 weeks ago
Temporary change in services at Mary’s Harbour Community Clinic
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency and primary care services at the Mary’s Harbour Community Clinic will temporarily be provided by the St. Lewis Community Clinic from: In case of emergency: Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should call the St. Lewis Community Clinic at (709) […]
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3 weeks ago
Recall issued for popular brand of chicken burgers in Canada
A popular brand of chicken burgers is being taken off shelves. Leadbetter Foods Inc. issued a recall for Compliments’ Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to an allergen risk over undeclared egg, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” the notice said. The affected products came in 680-gram […]
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3 weeks ago
NLMA launches new database to assist doctors
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association has launched a new database that is meant to reduce the time doctors spend on paperwork. The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program Criteria Database, which was developed in collaboration with Department of Health and Community Services, the province’s Chief Information Officer, and e-Docs NL, will allow prescribers to […]
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