With the provincial budget set for April 29, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) says people across the province are looking for something simple: a healthcare system they can rely on. According to the union, patients are waiting too long for care. Nurses are working short and stretched thin. In many communities, services […]
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A new study posted Monday by the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimates more than 250,000 cancer cases and nearly 90,000 cancer-related deaths in 2026. The data shows higher cancer rates in eastern Canada. According to the study, 42 per cent of people in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Lung […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, BuchansSaturday, April 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, April 22 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie VerteSunday, […]
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New data released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information reveals Canada’s rate of hospitalizations for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases more than doubled in 2024–2025 compared with pre-pandemic levels, with COVID-19 driving a majority of these hospitalizations. New data highlighted in Priority indicators to understand public health systems in Canada: Foundations for tomorrow reveals that surges in […]
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The Mental Health and Addictions Facility opened its doors in St. John’s a year ago this week, but as NTV’s Marykate O’Neill tells us, recruitment and retention continues to be an issue.
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