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3 years ago

Several virtual ERs over the next week at various sites

Over the next week, there will be several virtual ERs operating around the province. At the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton, there will be a Virtual ER today from 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., and from February 28 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday at 8:00 a.m. There will also be a […]

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3 years ago

PC Leader calls on police to investigate travel nursing contracts

Should the police step in to investigate the province’s contract for private travel nurses? The leader of the opposition thinks so. But Health Minister Tom Osborne says it’s too early for that, because the health authority is still reviewing the situation. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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3 years ago

Premier responds to spending on travel nurses

Fallout continues after a Globe and Mail report revealed massive spending on travel nurses, as well as possible violation of contracts. Premier Andrew Furey spoke to reporters this afternoon, saying he wants to see an end to agency nurses all together, in this province

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3 years ago

Enhanced heart and stroke treatments announced by Health Minister  

Enhancements to cardiac and stroke care are being expanded across the province to support better patient outcomes: The reduction in hospital stays has also increased access to other patients by making acute care beds available sooner than expected. These enhancements are in addition to the same day fly-in/fly-out cardiac catheterization flights, which have led to […]

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