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1 month ago

Cancer rates expected to climb nationally, higher in Atlantic Canada

A new study posted Monday by the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimates more than 250,000 cancer cases and nearly 90,000 cancer-related deaths in 2026. The data shows higher cancer rates in eastern Canada. According to the study, 42 per cent of people in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Lung […]

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Temporary disruption of outpatient X-Ray services at Deer Lake Medical Clinic

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that routine (walk-in) X-Ray services at the Deer Lake Medical Clinic are temporarily unavailable until Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 a.m. If X-Ray services are required, patients may choose to travel to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. This temporary disruption will not affect the […]

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NLHS making changes to implementation of new electronic health information system after outcry from doctors

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is creating some changes to the implementation of CorCare, a new province-wide health information system launching later this month. The NLMA wrote to NLHS CEO Ron Johnson seeking written clarification on whether the use of CorCare Link will be mandatory at go‑live. Mr. Johnson confirmed the following: CorCare Link will not be […]

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1 month ago

Virtual ER availability at several central zones

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, BuchansFriday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m. Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie VerteFriday, April 10 at 8:00 […]

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