The provincial government is expanding coverage for children with a cleft lip and/or palate in response to concerns raised by families across the province. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee, increase the maximum amount covered per treatment, and provide funding for up to five treatments.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. […]
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A Gander woman with multiple sclerosis is battling her insurance provider and the health care system over drug coverage. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services, along with community partners, announced a key milestone for rural communities with the grand opening of the NL Health Services Rural Innovation Hub. Located in Grand Falls-Windsor, the state-of-the-art facility was created to support the development, testing, and implementation of innovative approaches to improve rural health care and foster economic development within the region. The Rural Innovation […]
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A paediatrician in central is about to retire, but he says first he’d like to see more resources in place for children with issues around mental health. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has more.
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