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Health minister defends cost of contract to operate province’s 811 Health Line

Health Minister Tom Osborne is defending the cost of a contract to operate the province’s…

NLMA wants explanation for higher costs of 811 health line

The NLMA is asking for an explanation for the cost of 811 health services. That’s…

Province reports one COVID death with 15 in hospital, five in ICU

Newfoundland and Labrador reported one new COVID death in the past week. There are currently…

Eastern Health says fewer than five routine surgeries have been cancelled so far at Janeway

Eastern Health says fewer than five routine surgeries have been cancelled so far at the…

Woman shares struggles getting care for child as Janeway deals with overflowing emergency room

The Janeway has started cancelling some surgeries and appointments because of an overflow of children…

Some surgeries and appointments to be cancelled at Janeway because of increased ER visits

Eastern Health is cancelling some routine surgeries and appointments at the Janeway Children’s Hospital starting…

New study launched on World Aids Day will see free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis at local pharmacies

December 1st is World Aids Day, and today, a new research study has been launched,…

Union calling for action after six Respiratory Therapists resign from Eastern Health

More than 10% of Respiratory Therapists have quit their positions with eastern health since September.…

Province reports five new COVID deaths with 19 in hospital, six in ICU

Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting five new COVID deaths in the past week. There are…

Canadian Mental Health Association highlights resources for seasonal affective disorder

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and the weather is getting…

Information session held on occupational disease claims at Marystown Shipyard

The Marystown Shipyard Families Alliance held a public information session last week to give disclosure…

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week draws attention to misuse of antibiotics

This is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. It’s aimed at drawing attention to misuse of antibiotics…

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