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8 months ago

NL Health Services outlines flu season precautions

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is sharing information to help people stay safe during the flu and respiratory illness season. There continue to be cases of influenza in the province, with almost all cases caused by influenza A. It is particularly important to help protect those who are at risk of more severe illness […]

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8 months ago

Temporary disruption of laboratory at Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of laboratory services at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood until: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Emergency blood collection services will also be unavailable today. If emergency blood collection services are required, patients will be transported to another health-care facility. If […]

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8 months ago

Non-Smoking Week 2026 shifts conversation away from perfection, towards understanding

As Non-Smoking Week comes to an end, officials took the time to share the message ‘Quitting is Personal, and Possible’. With a spotlight on young people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

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8 months ago

“Time for a change”: Government defends NL Health Services leadership shakeup

The government is defending its decision to shake up the top ranks of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. A day after Dr. Pat Parfrey was replaced as CEO, Health Minister Lela Evans said “It was time for a change.” NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.  

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