Residents plan rally after repeated closures of ER in Whitbourne
Repeated closures of the Whitbourne emergency department have residents concerned about travelling long distances to…
Health
Health diversions taking toll on fire departments, New-Wes-Valley mayor says
The mayor of New-Wes-Valley says health care diversions have not only been causing problems for…
Province reports six COVID deaths with 21 hospitalizations in previous two weeks
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting six new COVID deaths from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11.…
Province hopes to see health care money by budget day as premiers accept federal offer
Canada’s premiers have agreed to accept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 10-year health care funding deal.…
Bell Island fire department, town council raise alarm about poor ambulance services
The fire department and town council on Bell Island are raising concerns about ambulances services…
Nurses’ union hopes new health funding will be used for retention initiatives
The president of the Registered Nurses’ Union is pushing for specific action on the nursing…
Gander fires back at Grand Falls-Windsor over obstetric services
The Town of Gander is speaking out today against their neighbours in Grand Falls-Windsor, over…
Premier Furey meets with federal ministers on health care agreements
Premier Andrew Furey met with the federal ministers of health and inter-governmental affairs in Deer…
Grand Falls-Windsor mayor skeptical of plans for virtual health care
The province is about to announce the results of a request for proposals on virtual…
Family speaks out after married couple separated in long-term care system
It’s a hard reality for many couples in the long-term care system: being separated after…
Public meeting on health care held in Grand Falls-Windsor
About 250 people gathered attended a public meeting on health care in Grand Falls-Windsor last…
Radiation therapy program ‘at risk of crumbling,’ says Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
The radiation therapy cancer treatment program in this province is at risk of crumbling. That’s…
