Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]
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The expansion and renovations at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s are nearing completion. NTV’s Beth Penney got an inside look at some of the progress and has more in this report.
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The provincial government has introduced a pilot program to increase Schedevac flights for coastal Labrador communities in an effort to reduce delays and improve access to health care. Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Health and Community Services Minister Lela Evans announced the additional flights on Thursday alongside representatives from Indigenous governments […]
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The province is further enhancing wildfire suppression and emergency service resources in Labrador. Minister Forsey made the announcement in Labrador West, joined by Labrador West MHA Joe Power, Wabush Mayor Gertie Canning, and Labrador City Mayor Jordan Brown. To further support wildfire suppression resources in Labrador, the province will: “In the past days and weeks, […]
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Health minister Lela Evans made an emotional announcement today for enhancing health care for coastal Labrador. Evans says far too often, Northern Labrador residents are not able to get out of their communities to access timely health care, leading to the loss of too many Indigenous people, much too young. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
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