Health and Community Services
July 18, 2014
Health Care Upgrades Benefit Families and Communities
Nearly $465,000 Invested in Health Care Services in Baie Verte
Residents of the Baie Verte region are benefiting from nearly $465,000 in funding for the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre to support facility upgrades and new equipment.
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“This investment of almost $465,000 demonstrates our government’s commitment to provide quality health care services to patients. The new equipment and renovations for the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre will strengthen health care services, ensuring that residents of the region continue to have access to essential equipment and modern health care facilities.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services
The investment includes $239,700 in new equipment - six patient beds, three geriatric chairs, waiting area chairs, communications devices used for ambulance and security, a nursing pager system, and a computed radiography reader used in diagnostic imaging.
“Enhancements to the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre will provide significant benefits for the people and families of the region. These upgrades represent an ongoing commitment to health care from government and will provide a safer environment for staff and patients.”
- Kevin Pollard, MHA for Baie Verte - Springdale
The centre will also receive $225,000 for video surveillance equipment to enhance security and to upgrade the exterior roof.
“We are certainly pleased to see government investing in healthcare infrastructure in Baie Verte. Our primary focus is the quality and safety of the programs and services we provide and that is directly impacted by the infrastructure that supports them. Continuing to invest in our facilities will ensure that clients receive care in a safe and well-maintained environment.”
- Rosemarie Goodyear, President and CEO of Central Health
Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested nearly $1.5 billion in health care infrastructure. Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook, includes a total investment of over $189 million in infrastructure, which includes $119 million for continuing construction and redevelopment, $50.5 million for new equipment and $20 million for repairs and renovations.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is investing over $465,000 in upgrades to the health care facility in the Baie Verte region.
- The Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre will receive $239,700 for equipment and $225,000 for video surveillance equipment to enhance security and to upgrade the exterior roof.
- Budget 2014 includes an investment of $50.4 million for new equipment and $20 million for repairs and renovations.
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Media contacts:
| Heather MacLean Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 697-4137 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
| Stephanie Power Director of Corporate Communications Central Health 709-256-5532 stephanie.power@centralhealth.nl.ca |
2014 07 18 2:35 p.m.