Community groups discuss plans to expand harm reduction programs
Four community groups in the province received funding from Ottawa to expand their harm reduction programs. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more about what they plan to do.
Read moreGovernment provides funding to health innovation companies
Three local businesses have received research and development funding to support health technology and innovation. On Tuesday, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced over $1.5 million in funding. Polyamyna Nanotech Inc. will receive $543,537 for a research and development project to assess how its antimicrobial coating adheres to commonly used surfaces in […]
Read moreNL Health Services to Enhance Appointment Scheduling
To assist in appointment scheduling Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has availed of the services of Seafair Capital and TxtSquad to pilot a new texting solution for appointment scheduling in some primary health clinics in the Western and Eastern Urban and Rural zones. The goal of this program is to help reduce missed appointments, schedule […]
Read moreProvince reviewing fertility services
A review into how to improve fertility services, including access to in-vitro fertilization, is under way. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more on that story.
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