Health and Community Services
November 15, 2013

New Health Centre Supports Strong Healthy Communities

$2.3 Million Health Care Centre Opened in Glovertown

The new Dr. C. V. Smith Memorial Community Health Centre in Glovertown was officially opened today by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services.

“Health centres, clinics and hospitals play significant roles in the vitality of communities in all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. The new health centre in Glovertown is an important asset to this community and reflects our commitment to ensuring that families and residents have access to health care services.”
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services

The new Dr. C. V. Smith Memorial Community Health Centre is a replacement of the previous facility in Glovertown. The new health centre will continue to offer the same services through its medical clinic, community health office and Telehealth services. In addition, the new building now has a dedicated room for blood collection and a boardroom.

“This is a great announcement for the residents of Glovertown and surrounding communities. This new, state-of-the-art facility will provide residents with a level of care and service they expect and deserve. This speaks directly to the Provincial Government's commitment to health care and service delivery in rural Newfoundland ‎and Labrador.“
- Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova

The Provincial Government provided funding in Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future for paving and landscaping of the property around the new health centre and for the demolition of the old facility to help complete the project.

“This community health centre is now a modern facility that was designed to meet the needs of clients and staff. Central Health’s priorities are access, healthy aging and quality and safety. I am pleased to say that within this building there are many examples of our commitment to those strategic directions.”
- Rosemarie Goodyear, Interim CEO, Central Health

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• The new Dr. C. V. Smith Memorial Community Health Centre in Glovertown was officially opened today by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services.
• The new health centre costs $2.3 million to complete and replaces the previous facility.
• Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested over $1.2 billion in health care capital equipment, new infrastructure, repairs and renovations including $226 million through Budget 2013.

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