4 weeks ago
N.L. doctor hopes to bring new hospice facility to St. John’s
A doctor in the province says she hopes she can help bring a new hospice facility to the city of St. John’s. NTV’s Andrew Connors has more.
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4 weeks ago
Growing debate over the future of Canada’s public health care system
A growing debate over the future of Canada’s public health care system has reached this province. NAPE, and the NL NDP are calling on government to protect publicly funded care. As Alberta pushes ahead with expanding private healthcare, concerns are growing that the changes could ripple beyond the province’s borders. Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public […]
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1 month ago
Nurse suspended for professional misconduct involving patient photo
A Newfoundland and Labrador licensed practical nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct after taking a photo of a vulnerable patient and sending it to a colleague along with inappropriate text messages. The complaint against Trina Noble stemmed from an incident at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre in October 2021 while she […]
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1 month ago
Province expands coverage for cleft lip and palate care
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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