Health and Community Services
July 25, 2013
The A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans will receive new equipment and infrastructure upgrades through a Provincial Government investment of approximately $626,000. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services, was joined by Rosemarie Goodyear, Interim President and CEO of Central Health, for the announcement today.
“This health care facility provides long-term care, acute inpatient services, as well as emergency and outpatient services to residents in this region,” said Minister Sullivan. “Our investment of approximately $626,000 in the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre is strengthening our overall health care system, while ensuring that residents of Buchans and surrounding communities continue to have access to the essential medical services provided here.”
The funding announced today, as part of Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future, has been allocated for the replacement of equipment, including beds and bedside chairs for patient rooms; the purchase of a new wheelchair accessible bus; as well as, infrastructure upgrades, such as the replacement of flooring in high-traffic areas and the installation of a central heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
“We are pleased to partner with the Provincial Government to enhance the provision of health care in the Buchans area," said Ms. Goodyear. “Investments in upgrades to this health centre support patient safety and ensure access to quality health care services for the people of this area.”
The Provincial Government has invested over $1.2 billion in health care capital equipment and infrastructure repairs and renovations, including almost $3.3 million in the Buchans region, since 2004.
Media contacts:
| Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Kim Cheeks Communication Consultant Central Health 709-651-6239, 571-9472 kim.cheeks@centralhealth.nl.ca |
2013 07 25 9:20 a.m.