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4 months ago

Province says partnership with Hope Air strengthens medical travel assistance

The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]

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4 months ago

Virtual emergency services open at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from: Monday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, April 24 at 8:00 a.m. When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre […]

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4 months ago

Lung cancer rates expected to climb nationally

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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5 months ago

Virtual ER availability at multiple central zones

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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