Health and Community Services
September 16, 2015
Investing in Health Care Infrastructure
Over $340,000 Enhances Health Care at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood
The Provincial Government will invest over $340,000 in the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
“Our government supports the delivery of a sustainable health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador. Over the past five years, our government has provided nearly $3.2 million to support health care enhancements at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre. Through investments like the one announced today, we are helping to build a solid foundation for the future health and well-being of the people of the province.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services
Funding will be used to purchase new equipment at the health care centre including equipment for the food services department, the emergency room and the blood collection laboratory.
“This is great news for the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre and will mean improved health outcomes for residents of the Exploits region. Government’s investments in effective equipment will ensure families in the area have access to the best possible quality of health care.”
- Clayton Forsey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Responsible for Forestry and Agrifoods and MHA for the District of Exploits
Upgrades at the centre include renovations to the nursing station in the protective care unit and to the tub room for residents. These renovations will contribute to improved efficiency of services for patients.
“The funding announced today will allow us to purchase equipment and complete renovations that will enhance the quality of care we provide to clients, patients and residents in the Exploits region while improving the environment for everyone, including staff. We are very pleased to see continued investment at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre to ensure that it remains a well-maintained facility.”
- Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Office of Central Health
Budget 2015 invests a total of $133.7 million to ensure residents have access to new and modern health care facilities and equipment. This investment includes approximately $40 million for new health care equipment and $20 million for repair and renovation projects across Newfoundland and Labrador.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government will invest over $340,000 in the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades. Over the past five years, nearly $3.2 million has been provided at this facility to the support health care enhancements.
- Funding will be used to purchase new equipment including equipment for the food services department, the emergency room and the blood collection laboratory.
- Upgrades will include renovations to the nursing station in the protective care unit and to the tub room for residents.
- Budget 2015 invests a total of $133.7 million to ensure residents have access to new and modern health care facilities and equipment. This investment includes approximately $40 million for new health care equipment and $20 million for repair and renovation projects across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contacts:
| Tina Williams Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 728-2837 tinawilliams@gov.nl.ca |
Melanie Mercer Constituency Assistant to Clayton Forsey MHA for Exploits 709-258-2519 melaniemercer@gov.nl.ca |
| Stephanie Power Director of Corporate Communications Central Health 709-256-5532, 486-0515 stephanie.power@centralhealth.nl.ca |
2015 09 16 11:45 a.m.