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6 months ago

Health services impacted by severe weather

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of the following service changes due to adverse weather today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for the Eastern Zones: Eastern-Urban and Eastern-Rural zone hospitals, the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, long-term care facilities, and other sites with 24-hour operations will remain open, and emergency services continue […]

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7 months ago

Nurses union says Budget 2026 must shift from “crisis spending to real healthcare solutions”

As government asks people for input on Budget 2026, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) is urging leaders to make a clear choice. “Are we going to keep paying for crisis or are we finally going to build a stable public system?” asks Yvette Coffey, President of RNU. “We cannot keep pouring public […]

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7 months ago

App targets sleep troubles affecting 60 per cent of cancer survivors; MUN launching clinical trial

Memorial University is launching a national clinical trial of the iCANSleep app.  iCANSleep is an innovative and accessible smartphone application designed to help cancer survivors overcome insomnia through evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapy. The study, led by Dr. Sheila Garland, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Discipline of Oncology at Memorial University, represents a significant […]

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7 months ago

Virtual ER availability at central zones

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, BuchansFriday, February 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m. Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie VerteSunday, February 15 at […]

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