3 years ago
Health authority increasing patrols at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital following break-ins, assaults
NTV News has learned about problems being faced by some healthcare workers and visitors to St. Clares Mercy Hospital. and today the health authority says its taking steps to address the security challenges Some staff and patients have complained about issues around safety in designated parking areas, safe needle disposal, vehicular break-ins and assaults on […]
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3 years ago
Obstetrical services continue to be unavailable at Carbonear General Hospital
Obstetrical services continue to be unavailable at the Carbonear General Hospital and will be unavailable until Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. due to human resource challenges. Those seeking obstetrical services are advised to proceed to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s or Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.
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3 years ago
NAPE President says private healthcare provider holding vaccine clinic at Confederation Building a slap in the face
NAPE President Jerry Earle says a private health care provider was conducting a vaccine clinic at the Confederation Building on Thursday. Earle says the move is “a slap in the face to public sector workers, including those in Public Health.” By outsourcing to private companies, Earle says there is a move to privatize the health […]
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3 years ago
Statistics Canada reports rise in COVID deaths in Atlantic Canada
Some concerning health numbers from Statistics Canada have been released, especially Covid-related deaths in Atlantic Canada. NTV’s David Salter has more in this report.
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