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2 months ago

Nurse suspended for professional misconduct involving patient photo

A Newfoundland and Labrador licensed practical nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct after taking a photo of a vulnerable patient and sending it to a colleague along with inappropriate text messages. The complaint against Trina Noble stemmed from an incident at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre in October 2021 while she […]

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Province Increasing Coverage for Patients with Cleft Lip or Palate

The provincial government is responding to concerns from families of children with cleft lip and palate by increasing coverage. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee of approximately $120, retroactive to October 1, 2025l. As well, the cap per treatment will be increased to $6.656, retroactive to April 1, 2026, and the government will […]

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2 months ago

Health Sciences Centre emergency department expansion nears completion

The expansion and renovations at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s are nearing completion. NTV’s Beth Penney got an inside look at some of the progress and has more in this report.

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2 months ago

New pilot program increases Schedevac flights in coastal Labrador

The provincial government has introduced a pilot program to increase Schedevac flights for coastal Labrador communities in an effort to reduce delays and improve access to health care. Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Health and Community Services Minister Lela Evans announced the additional flights on Thursday alongside representatives from Indigenous governments […]

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