Health and Community Services
January 30, 2015
Enhancing Health Care Infrastructure
Provincial Government Provides $2 Million for Health Care Services in Gander
An investment of $2 million for new health care equipment at the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre will strengthen health care services for residents of the central region of the province.
"The residents of Gander and surrounding areas rely on the vital services provided through the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre and our government is committed to ensuring that health care staff have access to the most modern equipment available. These investments will have a positive and long-lasting impact on patient care in the central region of the province."
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services
Through an investment of $2 million the health centre will be provided with a new ambulance, ultrasound machine, an upgrade to the CT scanner which is used in diagnostic imaging, various specialized beds and chairs used in prenatal, geriatric, and acute care and new examination tables.
"The James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre plays a pivotal role in the lives of area residents. Recognizing this, our government is making a significant investment today to further enhance its ability to provide services to families and communities in the region."
- The Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Gander
Earlier this year, over $450,000 was announced for upgrades and enhancements to the Lakeside Homes long-term care facility in Gander to replace roofing on the extended and nursing care units and for patient equipment.
"Central Health values the continued support and investment from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to purchase new equipment and upgrades. Our first priority is to provide safe, quality care and this investment is certainly supportive of that goal."
- Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Officer, 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 allocates $119 million for continuing construction and redevelopment, $50.5 million for new equipment and $20 million for repairs and renovations.
QUICK FACTS
- Patients of the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander will benefit from $2 million in new equipment.
- This investment will be used to purchase a new ambulance, an ultrasound machine, an upgrade to the CT scanner, various specialized beds and chairs, a fetal heart monitor, and four new examination tables.
- Earlier this year, over $450,000 was announced for upgrades and enhancements to the Lakeside Homes long-term care facility in Gander.
- Budget 2014 includes an 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:
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Hugh Donnan
Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Debbie Kieley Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Kevin O’Brien MHA for Gander 709-256-3729 debbiekieley@gov.nl.ca |
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Stephanie Power Director of Corporate Communications Central Health 709-256-5532 stephanie.power@centralhealth.nl.ca |
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