A paediatrician in central is about to retire, but he says first he’d like to see more resources in place for children with issues around mental health. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has more.
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A privately-run medical clinic in Corner Brook has eliminated the wait list for patients requiring cataract surgery in western Newfoundland. Now, a Member of the House of Assembly is calling for that model of health care to be expanded to other medical procedures. Don Bradshaw has the story.
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For months, the government has been under fire for the way unclaimed bodies have been stored at the Health Sciences Centre. Today, the province more than doubled the funeral assistance program to help low income families with funeral expenses. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill tells us more.
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Government today announced the details of the Seniors’ Health and Well-Being Plan that will guide the delivery of the supports and services necessary for seniors to maintain health, well-being, dignity, and independence to age well. The plan focuses on improving seniors’ well-being and supporting healthy aging, establishing Centres of Excellence in Aging, and strengthening integration and service […]
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Minister of Health and Community Services John Hogan will host a Health Care Action Update today to discuss the Seniors’ Health and Well-Being Plan announced in the budget. Hogan will be joined by Minister Paul Pike, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation Pat Parfrey, and the CEO of SeniorsNL Kimberly Leonard. The update will take place […]
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