Local pharmacist embracing scope of practice expansion
The province has expanded pharmacists’ abilities to prescribe medications. They are now able to assess…
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Nurses’ Union looking for more details on enabling nurses to prescribe medications
The province’s nursing union says it’s been left in the dark about details of government’s…
Opposition parties voice concerns about new health care action web site
Still with that story, in the House of Assembly today the opposition parties voiced their…
Province launches health care action web site
The province launched what it’s calling a health care action web site today to update…
Companies begin offering training on menopause in workplace
It’s a milestone in life that all women experience, so why is there so little…
Province expands scope of practice for pharmacists
The province unveiled more steps Tuesday to address the health care crisis. Following on expanding…
New regulations allow registered nurses in N.L. to prescribe medications
Starting today, registered nurses can now give you a prescription for medications and refer you…
Western Health working to address wait times for outpatient psychiatric care
Western Health is working on a plan to address wait times for outpatient psychiatric care. NTV’s…
Smith’s Ambulance taking province and health authority to court after contract termination
A private ambulance operator who recently had his contract terminated is crying foul tonight. The…
Health care and rising cost of living top concern for seniors, advocate says
From access to health care, to the rising cost of living, the Seniors’ Advocate for…
Province launches dementia-care action plan
The provincial government has launched a dementia-care action plan to help families and individuals living…
Province reports no new COVID deaths in previous two weeks
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting no new COVID deaths in the previous two weeks. There…
