The provincial government is expanding coverage for children with a cleft lip and/or palate in response to concerns raised by families across the province. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee, increase the maximum amount covered per treatment, and provide funding for up to five treatments.
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The Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding Newfoundlanders and Labradorians of the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations when travelling outside the province. Vaccines are an effective way to prevent the spread of diseases such as measles, influenza, COVID-19 and mpox, which are all circulating internationally. Travel can increase your risk of exposure, especially […]
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The Mushuau Innu First Nation and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services are advising the public of an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) within the community of Natuashish. To reduce the risk from TB, the Mushuau Innu First Nation and NL Health Services have been actively identifying contacts and potential new cases through contact tracing and supporting access to testing. Facts About TB Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of TB should contact the local community clinic […]
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Work is underway to replace a CT scanner at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
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The Mushuau Innu First Nation and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services are advising the public of an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) within the community of Natuashish. To reduce the risk from TB, the Mushuau Innu First Nation and NL Health Services have been actively identifying contacts and potential new cases through contact tracing and supporting access to testing. Facts About TB Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of TB should contact the local community clinic […]
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