Health and Community Services
July 18, 2014
Improved Health Infrastructure Strengthens Services for Families and Communities
Over $1.2 Million Invested in Health Care Facilities in Stephenville Region
Residents served by the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre and Stephenville Rehabilitation Annex will benefit from over $1.2 million in medical equipment and upgrades for the facilities.
“These three health care centres provide significant services to residents throughout the Stephenville region ranging from acute and primary to long-term care. To ensure that we continue to provide essential and accessible services, it is important that we maintain these facilities. Our investment of over $1.2 million will see new and replacement equipment and upgrades to medical imaging devices. In addition, there will be enhancements to patient comfort and safety through the replacement of beds, and specialized chairs for long-term care patients.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services
At Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, $689,700 will provide new medical scopes for endoscopic and urology procedures and upgrade the medical imaging CT scanner to improve image capturing speed, data and storage. In addition, other various pieces of equipment will be funded including geriatric chairs and beds that help reduce falls and improve patient safety.
“The investments announced today are very important to our region’s health care system. Residents of Stephenville and the surrounding area rely on each of these facilities for the provision of quality and accessible health care services.”
- Tony Cornect, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and MHA for Port au Port
The Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre will receive $463,000 to replace geriatric chairs to improve patient safety and comfort, to upgrade tub stretchers and chairs for easier and safer patient access to baths, to replace patient beds and room furniture and to complete installation of air conditioning for the facility.
“Today’s announcements demonstrate the ongoing commitment of the Provincial Government to high quality care to our patients and residents in the Stephenville-Bay St. George area. These investments assist us in continuing to provide quality programs and services for the people we serve.”
- Dr. Susan Gillam, CEO of Western Health
The Stephenville Rehabilitation Annex will receive $52,000 to replace two pieces of hearing testing equipment used in audiology examinations.
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 $1.2 million in upgrades and equipment for three health care facilities in the Stephenville region.
- The Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital is receiving $689,700 for new scopes, upgrades to medical imaging and patient safety equipment.
- The Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre is being provided $463,000 for patient comfort and safety equipment and to complete installation of air conditioning for the facility.
- The Stephenville Rehabilitation Annex will receive $52,000 to replace audiology equipment.
- Budget 2014 allocates a total investment of over $189 million in health care infrastructure and equipment.
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Media contacts:
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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 709-729-0898 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
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Heidi Staeben-Simmons Director of Communications Western Health 709-637-5252 heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca |
2014 07 18 4:30 p.m.