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 province is scrapping its plans for the Kenmount Crossing Acute Health Care Centre, as well as the Sports and Wellness Dome and mid-sized theatre planned for St. John’s. Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says given the province’s fiscal situation, the projects do not align with immediate priorities. That’s after the new PC government projected a […]
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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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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of laboratory services at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood until: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Emergency blood collection services will also be unavailable today. If emergency blood collection services are required, patients will be transported to another health-care facility. If […]
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As Non-Smoking Week comes to an end, officials took the time to share the message ‘Quitting is Personal, and Possible’. With a spotlight on young people living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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