Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is hosting an open house for the new Stephenville/Bay St. George Family Care Team and Community Services clinic today. Tours will take place every half hour from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 150 Minnesota Drive, Stephenville. The tour will provide an opportunity for community representatives and current patients […]
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With an aging population, Newfoundland and Labrador faces unique health care obstacles compared to other provinces. As NTV’s Ryan Harding reports, a new plan to vaccinate seniors for shingles has been rolled out.
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Residents of the province between the ages of 65 and 70 years and immunocompromised residents over the age of 70 will be able to receive the shingles vaccine as of June 1. Acting Minister of Health and Community Services John Haggie said, “Shingles can be a painful virus that affects the quality of life for […]
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It’s been well-documented: patients forced to get care in emergency room hallways because of over-crowding. The government says it’s an issue they’re working on. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
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The chief operating officer for N.L. Health Services Central Zone gave an update this week on a new mammography unit. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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