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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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is sharing information to help people stay safe during the flu and respiratory illness season. There continue to be cases of influenza in the province, with almost all cases caused by influenza A. It is particularly important to help protect those who are at risk of more severe illness […]
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The Canadian Red Cross has set up a phone line for people evacuated due to flooding in Badger. Evacuees can call 1-800-863-6582 and leave a voicemail with their contact information. The Red Cross will call back daily between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Residents who need a place to stay or other support can go […]
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On Wednesday the provincial government cancelled plans for a new hospital in the west end of St. John’s. Health Minister Lela Evans says the hospital, which was put forward by the former Liberal government, would have cost more than the entire provincial budget and was out of touch with the needs of the healthcare system.
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public of a temporary disruption of laboratory services (walk-in blood collection) at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate until: Monday, February 2 at 9:00 a.m. Emergency blood collection services are not affected at this time. If routine laboratory services are required, patients may choose to […]
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