Health and Community Services
July 23, 2014
Enhancements to Health Care Services Support Strong Communities
Investments Announced for Health Centres in Twillingate and Fogo Island
Health centres in Twillingate and Fogo Island will receive $538,000 in funding for infrastructure upgrades and new x-ray equipment.
“This $538,000 investment in health care services will offer long-term benefits to the residents of these communities. The infrastructure upgrades and new equipment provide access to state-of-the-art amenities for patients and employees and will ensure that the facilities continue to offer quality health care treatments and services.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services
The Fogo Island Health Centre will receive $150,000 to purchase a new computed radiography reader – a piece of equipment which is used to capture, store and transmit high quality x-ray images.
“Enhancing the quality of health care services and upgrading health care infrastructure is important for the residents of the Isles of Notre Dame. These investments further demonstrate our government’s commitment to rural health care and our rural communities.”
-The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for the Isles of Notre Dame
An investment of $263,000 in the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate will fund the purchase of waiting room chairs, a rehab exercise machine, food services equipment for the cafeteria, exam tables for outpatients and a computed radiography reader used in diagnostic imaging.
The Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre will receive $125,000 to replace 16 exterior doors and the concrete around the main entrance and emergency areas of the centre. These upgrades are designed to enhance patient, visitor, and employee safety at the facility.
“I am very pleased by today’s announcement. This investment in equipment and infrastructure will help us continue to provide access to services in rural areas. Quality and safety is our top priority and it is impacted by the infrastructure that supports the programs and services we offer. Continuing to make these types of investments in equipment and infrastructure will ensure that clients receive care in a safe and well-maintained environment.”
- Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Officer, Central Health
Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested nearly $1.5 billion in health care infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador. Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook allocates 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
- Health centres in Twillingate and Fogo Island will receive $538,000 in funding for infrastructure upgrades and new equipment.
- The Fogo Island Health Centre is being provided $150,000 for a computed radiography reader.
- Funding of approximately $388,000 will be used to purchase equipment and replace exterior doors and the concrete around the main entrance and emergency areas of the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre.
- Budget 2014 allocates 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.
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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 |
Deborah Chaulk Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Derrick Dalley MHA for the Isles of Notre Dame 709-884-1226 deborahchaulk@gov.nl.ca |
| Stephanie Power Director of Corporate Communications Central Health 709-256-5532 stephanie.power@centralhealth.nl.ca |
2014 07 23 2:45 p.m.