3 years ago
Province begins pilot project for pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes
The provincial government and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services are beginning a one-year pilot project to determine the feasibility of a provincial continuous glucose monitoring program. Health Minister Tom Osborne made the announcement Thursday during the latest Health Care Action update. Eligible pediatric patients will use continuous glucose monitors that provide blood sugar measurement every […]
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3 years ago
Health Minister to Provide Health Care Action Update
Today, Health Minister Tom Osborne will provide an update on the details of the continuous glucose monitoring pilot project. Osborne will be joined by Dr. Heather Power a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre. The availability will take place at the Confederation Building beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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3 years ago
COVID, flu shot roll-out begins
Today is the day when people across the province can start rolling up their sleeves to receive a covid booster, flu shot, or both. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill went to a local pharmacy to see how the roll-out is going.
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3 years ago
NL Health Services joins Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network
Starting this fall, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services becomes the first provincial cancer program in Canada to join the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network. This collaboration will provide enhanced expertise, and improved access to cancer care resources, education, and research for the benefit of patients of the Provincial Cancer Care Program and their caregivers. […]
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