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3 years ago

N.L. Health Services hopes to have Gander Obstetrics Unit open in late fall

NL Health Services CEO David Diamond says renovations to the new obstetrics unit are complete and staff recruitment is well underway. Diamond says 11 of 16 nurses are hired, and three of four obstetricians have signed on as well. Right now people living in the Gander area have to travel to Grand Falls-Windsor, nearly an […]

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3 years ago

Another doctor leaving central Newfoundland

Exploits MHA Pleaman Forsey is raising more concerns about the province’s health care as another doctor is leaving the region. “With doctors leaving the region, lengthy drives for care, and the emergency room in Botwood still not offering 24-hour service, the region needs the support of government to solve the growing issues,” he says. Forsey […]

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3 years ago

Association of Allied Health Professionals declares impasse in collective bargaining

After a year of negotiations with the Provincial Government, the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) has declared an impasse for the more than 800 allied health professionals represented in its bargaining unit. With more information in a press release issued Wednesday afternoon: ‘This week the AAHP is filing a request for conciliation in accordance […]

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3 years ago

New family care clinic in Grand Falls-Windsor as province announces new incentives for doctors

The province announced a new family care clinic for Grand Falls-Windsor today, along with new financial incentives for doctors and nurse practitioners. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has more.

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