3 years ago
NLMA takes wait-and-see approach to government promises on surgical wait times
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association liked what they heard from government today. They’re pleased the province is attempting to address their concerns but they’re still taking a wait and see attitude. NTV’s David Salter reports.
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3 years ago
Government says it will implement all task force recommendations to reduce surgical wait times
Government says it will implement all recommendations made by the Provincial Surgical Task Force to help reduce surgical wait times in Newfoundland and Labrador. Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community services, made the announcement today during the latest health care action update. Established in 2022, the task force has delivered its report, with 32 […]
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3 years ago
Government to provide health care action update today
Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will provide a health care action update today. The update will discuss the recommendations of the provincial surgical backlog task force. Osborne will be joined by Dr. Pat Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, and Cassie Chisholm, Vice President – Transformation (Health Systems), Newfoundland and Labrador Health […]
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3 years ago
No more donuts, Timbits at Health Sciences Centre as Eastern Health welcomes Healthy Food Policy
A sign at Tim Horton’s at the Health Sciences Centre has sparked conversation on-line: no more donuts or timbits for sale. It’s the first phase of the health authority’s healthy food policy and baked goods aren’t the only products being phased out. The change began June 21st as part of the first phase of the […]
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