Health and Community Services - 2012
January, February, March, April, May, June,
July, August, September, October, November, December

January

January 4
Call for Applications for Age-Friendly Provincial Grants Program

January 5
Improved Access for More People Through New Adult Dental Program

January 10
Improvements to Medical Transportation Assistance Program Now Implemented

January 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend St. John’s and Grand Falls-Windsor Graduation Ceremonies

January 17
Residents Reminded that Seasonal Influenza Vaccination is Available
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media

January 19
Media Advisory: Minister to Address School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
National Non-Smoking Week Recognized by Provincial Government

January 20
Public Advisory: Fox Confirmed with Rabies in Labrador West

January 24
Media Advisory: Minister Available to the Media

January 26
Funding Available to Enhance Seniors’ Wellness

January 27
Public Advisory: Second Rabies Case Confirmed in Labrador West

January 30
Daniel’s Harbour Medical Clinic Re-Opened

February

February 2
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Bilingual Postsecondary and Career Fair

February 6
Eating Disorder Awareness Week Proclaimed

February 10
Public Advisory: New Rabies Cases Confirmed in Labrador West

February 21
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale to Address Give from the Heart Capital Campaign Celebration Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Provincial Strategies

February 22
Strategy Announced to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times
Budget 2012 Investments Will Reduce Joint Replacement Surgery Wait Times

February 28
Contract Awarded for Carbonear Long-Term Care Facility

March

March 1
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Pharmacist Awareness Week Reception

March 2
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Moving Lives Forward Reception

March 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Update on MCP Policy
Minister Provides Update on Policy for Excess Skin Removal

March 13
Funding Awarded to Healthy Aging Research Projects

March 20
 Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Seniors of Distinction Awards
Ministerial Statement - Minister Pays Tribute to Dr. Nigel Rusted

March 21
Minister Reiterates Safety of Cardiac Equipment

March 22
Ministerial Statement - Cardiac Care Strengthened for Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador

March 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Outline the Bill Titled An Act to Amend the Pharmaceutical Services Act
Residents to Benefit from New Generic Drug Pricing Policy
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes Purple Day for Epilepsy

March 27
New Generic Drug Pricing Model Will Result in Savings for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
Minister Expresses Disappointment over Tactics of the Opposition

March 28
Investment in Diagnostic Tools to Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death

March 30
Lower Generic Drug Costs Will Help All Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

April

April 3
 Committees and Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program

April 13
 Contributions Support Health Care Fundraising Initiatives Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

April 15
Tentative Agreement Reached with Pharmacists’ Association

April 18
Minister to Address Provincial Eating Disorders Conference
Funding Announced for Mental Health and Addictions

April 24
Responsible Social Investments in Budget 2012 Include $150 Million for Poverty Reduction
Building Prosperity: Infrastructure Investments Promote Sustainable Success
Responsible Investments Enhance Health Care Services for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
Budget 2012 Investments Focus on Long-Term Care and Community Support
Labradorians Continue to Benefit from Northern Strategic Plan Investments

April 25
Public Advisory: Construction Blasting to Take Place Near Carbonear General Hospital

April 27
Media Advisory: Minister in Gander to Outline Breast Screening Program Expansion
Breast Screening Program Expanded

May

May 3
 Media Advisory: Minister to Address Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Regional Apprenticeship Forum

May 4
 Regional Apprenticeship Forum Working to Advance Apprentices
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Provincial Wellness Grants
Grants Support Healthy Aging Projects Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Wellness Initiatives Receive Funding

May 7
Public Advisory: Provincial Drug Program Recipients May Be Impacted by Pharmacy Closure
STOP! Clean Your Hands Day Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes National Nursing Week

May 9
Provincial Government Recognizes Mental Health Week and National Awareness Campaign
Media Advisory: Minister to View Province’s Newest MRI

May 10
Third MRI Operational at Eastern Health

May 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness Projects Benefit from Significant Funding

May 22
Provincial Government Recognizes 90th Anniversary of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital
Minister Provides Update on National Drug Shortage

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