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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Flu season has had an early and severe start across the country this year, claiming the lives of three children in Ontario. Now, this province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is urging everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. The emergency department staff will be supported by a […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of a change of access at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, in Gander. New security doors have been installed inside the main entrance of the facility, next to registration. Access to the emergency department through the main entrance is not affected, however, effective Monday, Dec. 22, these doors […]
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Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald held a media availability Thursday urging everyone to get vaccinated amid an early and concerning start to the flu season. Residents are encouraged to book their vaccination appointments by: The influenza season has started earlier than usual in parts of Canada, with public health officials warning of higher than […]
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