All News Releases

January 2

• New Health Care Infrastructure Enhancing Services in All Regions

  Health and Community Services

January 3

• Flu Vaccine Protects Against Influenza

  Health and Community Services

January 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Practical Nursing Graduation

  Health and Community Services

January 10

• Provincial Government Provides Update on Seasonal Influenza

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Practical Nursing Graduation

  Health and Community Services

January 13

• Minister Provides Further Update on Provincial Flu Vaccination Program

  Health and Community Services

January 15

• Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony

  Health and Community Services

January 16

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Next Phase of Electronic Health Record

  Health and Community Services

January 17

• Province Launches New Component of Electronic Health Record

  Health and Community Services

January 20

• Provincial Flu Vaccination Program Expands to New Target Group

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Health Minister Available to Media

  Health and Community Services

January 24

• Flu Vaccine to be Made Available to All Residents of the Province

  Health and Community Services

January 28

• New Tanning Regulations Protect Youth from Increased Risk of Cancer

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Eating Disorders Conference

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Officially Open Restorative Care Unit

  Health and Community Services

January 29

• $2.8 million Restorative Care Unit Officially Opened in Corner Brook

  Health and Community Services

January 31

• Minister Encourages Residents to Protect Against Influenza

  Health and Community Services

February 3

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in World Cancer Day Event

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Address Eating Disorder Foundation AGM

  Health and Community Services

February 4

• Applications Invited for Age-Friendly Provincial Grants Program

  Health and Community ServicesMunicipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

February 5

• Heart Month Promotes Importance of Healthy and Active Living

  Health and Community Services

February 13

• Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media

  Health and Community Services

February 17

• Influenza Vaccine Available in All Regions of the Province

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Address Mental Health Event

  Health and Community Services

February 18

• Next Phase Begins for Waterford Hospital Replacement

  Health and Community Services

February 21

• Newfoundland and Labrador National Leader in Hip and Knee Replacement

  Health and Community Services

February 26

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make an Announcement Regarding Midwifery

  Health and Community Services

February 27

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Health Care Announcements in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

• Expanded Dialysis Services Benefit Gander and Surrounding Region

  Health and Community Services

• New Report Will Guide Implementation of Midwifery Regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Health and Community Services

February 28

• New $22 Million Operating Rooms Officially Opened in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

March 3

• March is National Social Work Month

  Child, Youth and Family ServicesHealth and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to View Progress of St. John’s Long-Term Care Facility

  Health and Community Services

March 4

• New St. John’s Long-Term Care Facility Nearing Completion

  Health and Community Services

March 6

• Nutrition Month Focuses on Cooking Basics and Food Preparation

  Health and Community Services

March 7

• Paid Family Caregiving Will See Increased Flexibility and Choice

  Health and Community Services

March 14

• Premier Thanks Vickie Kaminski for Her Contribution to Health Care in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

March 18

• Respect Aging Training Program Unveiled Today

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes Nutrition Month

  Health and Community Services

March 26

• Ministerial Statement - Purple Day Raises Awareness of Epilepsy

  Health and Community Services

March 27

• $3 Billion Investment Advances Health Care for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

  Health and Community Services

• Backgrounder - Investments to Increase Access and Enhance Long-Term Care, Cancer Treatment and Seniors Programming

  Health and Community Services

• Backgrounder - Providing Significant Infrastructure Investments

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Details on Lab Facilities Approved in Budget 2014

  Advanced Education and SkillsHealth and Community Services

March 28

• College Expands Medical Laboratory Sciences Training Program

  Advanced Education and SkillsHealth and Community Services

April 2

• Budget 2014 Addresses Wait Times and Access for Children with Autism

  Health and Community Services

• Budget 2014 Includes New Nursing Positions and Continued Bursaries

  Health and Community Services

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Marks World Autism Awareness Day

  EducationHealth and Community Services

April 3

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Health Care Announcement in Gander

  Health and Community Services

• Provincial Government and Dentists Reach Tentative Agreements on Adult and Child Dental Health Programs

  FinanceHealth and Community Services

April 4

• $1.5 million Invested for Continued Redevelopment of James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre

  Health and Community Services

April 7

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Make Grants Funding Announcement

  Health and Community Services

April 8

• $700,000 Announced for Wellness and Seniors’ Grants Programs

  Health and Community Services

April 16

• Contract Awarded for Development of New Adult Addictions Treatment Centre

  Health and Community Services

April 17

• Nominations Invited for Seniors of Distinction Awards

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Tour Youth Treatment Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Health Care Announcements in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

April 22

• Study Will Address Future Long-Term Care Needs in Central Newfoundland

  Health and Community Services

• $18 Million Health Care Investment Announced for Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

April 23

• Youth Treatment Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor Nearing Completion

  Health and Community Services

• Healthy Aging Research Projects Receive Funding

  Health and Community Services

April 28

• National Immunization Awareness Week Recognized in the Province

  Health and Community Services

May 2

• Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Anti-Stigma Social Marketing Campaign

  Health and Community Services

May 5

• Social Marketing Campaign Aims to Increase Understanding and Reduce Stigma

  Health and Community Services

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes STOP! Clean Your Hands Day

  Health and Community Services

May 8

• Ministerial Statement - Understanding Changes Everything Campaign Focuses on Reducing Stigma

  Health and Community Services

May 12

• Ministerial Statement - National Nursing Week Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Health and Community Services

May 22

• $25 Million Contract Awarded for Construction of New Molecular Imaging Facility

  Health and Community Services

May 23

• Amendments to the Mental Health Care and Treatment Act Protecting Patients’ Rights

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation’s Hope Ball

  Health and Community Services

May 26

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Health Care Foundation Event

  Health and Community Services

• Amendments Will Enhance and Protect Public Disclosure of Health Information

  Health and Community Services

May 27

• Roots of Empathy Babies and Parents Acknowledged at Ceremony

  EducationHealth and Community Services

June 2

• Seniors Month Recognized in the Province

  Health and Community Services

June 4

• Echocardiogram Services to Extend to Labrador and on the Northern Peninsula

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Kids Eat Smart Partners Recognition Breakfast

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Take Part in Launch of Metrobus Age-Friendly Transportation Project

  Health and Community Services

June 5

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association Annual Convention

  Health and Community Services

June 6

• Contract Awarded to Plan Radiation Services for New Western Memorial Regional Hospital

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

• New Signing Bonus Agreement to Help Attract Physicians to Rural Communities

  Health and Community Services

June 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Atlantic Ministers of Health Meeting

  Health and Community Services

June 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Memorial Service in Moncton

  Health and Community Services

• Atlantic Healthcare Collaboration Workshop Puts Focus on Chronic Disease

  Health and Community Services

• Provincial Government Pays Tribute to Families and Communities in New Brunswick

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

June 13

• Provincial Government Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Motorcycle Ride for Dad

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding in Clarenville

  Health and Community Services

June 16

• $3.3 Million in Health Care Investments for Clarenville Region

  Health and Community Services

June 17

• New Cancer Medications Added to Prescription Drug Program

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Cancer Screening Program Expansion

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Help Celebrate Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre’s 25th Anniversary

  Health and Community Services

June 18

• Colon Cancer Screening Program Expands to Labrador-Grenfell Health Region

  Health and Community Services

• Tender Issued for Expansion of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Long-Term Care Facility

  Health and Community Services

June 20

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Conception Bay South Relay for Life

  Health and Community Services

June 30

• Provincial Government Increases Medical Transportation Assistance

  Health and Community Services

• Newly Proclaimed Act Ensures Adults are Protected from Abuse or Neglect

  Health and Community Services

• Recipients of Seniors of Distinction Awards Announced

  Health and Community Services

July 10

• More than $17 Million in Contracts Awarded to Support Development of New Health Care Facilities in Corner Brook

  Executive CouncilTransportation and WorksHealth and Community Services

July 15

• Two New Services Will Support Individuals Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness

  Health and Community Services

July 16

• Site Selected for Waterford Hospital Replacement

  Health and Community Services

July 17

• Over $450,000 Invested in Lakeside Homes in Gander

  Health and Community Services

July 18

• Nearly $465,000 Invested in Health Care Services in Baie Verte

  Health and Community Services

• $4.6 Million Contract Awarded for Upgrades to Hospital in St. Anthony

  Health and Community Services

• Over $1.2 Million Invested in Health Care Facilities in Stephenville Region

  Health and Community Services

July 21

• Over $640,000 to Support Health Care Services in New-Wes-Valley

  Health and Community Services

July 22

• Provincial Government Reaches Tentative Funding Agreement with Community Ambulance Operators Association

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

July 23

• Investments Announced for Health Centres in Twillingate and Fogo Island

  Health and Community Services

July 24

• $495,000 Invested in Health Care Services on the Southwest Coast

  Health and Community Services

July 25

• Western Region Health Care Centres Receive $506,000 Investment

  Health and Community Services

July 29

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding on the Burin Peninsula

  Health and Community Services

July 30

• Over $565,000 Invested in Health Care Services in Grand Bank

  Health and Community Services

• Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre Receives over $1 Million

  Health and Community Services

August 1

• $249,000 Invested in the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton

  Health and Community Services

August 4

• $52,000 Invested in Patient Services for Health Centre in St. Lawrence

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Announce Health Care Funding in Springdale

  Health and Community Services

August 5

• Facilities in Springdale Receive Health Care Funding

  Health and Community Services

August 12

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Announce Health Care Funding in Botwood

  Health and Community Services

August 13

• Investment of $745,000 Will Strengthen Infrastructure at Dr. H. Twomey Health Centre

  Health and Community Services

August 18

• Government Provides Nearly $1.7 Million to Four St. John’s Long-Term Care Facilities

  Health and Community Services

August 21

• Government Provides Over $407,000 to Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

  Health and Community Services

September 3

• Public Advisory: Provincial Drug Plan Assessment Office in Stephenville Closed

  Health and Community Services

September 4

• Government Invests Approximately $370,000 in the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre

  Health and Community Services

September 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Annual 50+ Federation Convention

  Health and Community Services

September 11

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Closing Ceremony for Hoyles Escasoni Complex

  Health and Community Services

September 22

• Ministers Proclaim Environmental Public Health Week in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Service NLHealth and Community Services

September 24

• Premier Designate Officially Opens New Youth Mental Health Treatment Centre in Paradise

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

September 26

• Provincial Government Invests $53,500 to Support Student Anti-Stigma Program

  Health and Community Services

September 30

• New Smoking Cessation Program Begins October 1

  Health and Community Services

October 2

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Sod Turning Event in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

  Health and Community Services

October 3

• $9.8 Million Investment Enhances Health Care Services in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

  Health and Community ServicesExecutive CouncilTransportation and Works

October 9

• World Mental Health Day Aims to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues

  Health and Community Services

October 16

• $259,000 in Research Grant Funding Will Help Improve Patient Care

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony

  Health and Community Services

• Minister Supports Goals of Local Mental Health Group

  Health and Community Services

• Request for Proposals Issued to Develop Provincial Electronic Medical Record System

  Health and Community Services

October 17

• Minister Provides Update on Ebola Preparedness and Planning

  Health and Community Services

October 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media

  Health and Community Services

October 21

• Minister Proclaims National Infection Control Week

  Health and Community Services

• Minister Outlines Ebola Preparation Activities

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Annual General Meeting

  Health and Community Services

October 27

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Health Care Announcement in Corner Brook

  Health and Community Services

• Provincial Government Recognizes Canadian Patient Safety Week in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Health and Community Services

• Western Region Receives $3.7 Million for Enhanced Health Care Services

  Health and Community Services

October 29

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement on Pharmacy Practice Expansion

  Health and Community Services

• New Regulations Expand Pharmacists' Scope of Practice

  Health and Community Services

• Public Advisory: MCP Offices in Grand Falls-Windsor Closing Early Today

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Atlantic Summit on Healthcare and Drug Cost Sustainability

  Health and Community Services

October 31

• Expanded Seasonal Flu Vaccine Program Benefits All Residents

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Health Care Leadership Forum

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Memorial University Charity Gala

  Health and Community ServicesExecutive Council

November 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Officially Open Protective Community Residence in Bonavista

  Health and Community Services

November 12

• New Protective Community Care Residence Officially Opens in Bonavista

  Health and Community Services

November 13

• Minister Recognizes First World Pancreatic Cancer Day and Importance of Awareness

  Health and Community Services

• Provincial Government Continues to Strengthen Ebola Preparation Efforts

  Health and Community Services

• Consultations to Begin for Premier’s Summit on Health Care

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community Services

November 14

• World Diabetes Day Proclaimed in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Health and Community ServicesSeniors, Wellness and Social Development

November 17

• Ministerial Statement – National Addictions Awareness Week Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Health and Community Services

November 19

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Iris Kirby House Gala

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Upopolis Social Network for Young Patients

  Health and Community Services

November 20

• Ministerial Statement - Introduction of Upopolis to Support Care of Children and Youth

  Health and Community Services

November 25

• Public Advisory: Regional Forums on Primary Health Care Begin in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Health and Community Services

November 26

• Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Health Care Research Announcement

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community ServicesBusiness, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

• Dialogue App Will Allow All Residents to Participate in Health Care Consultations

  Health and Community Services

November 27

• Provincial Government Contributing $7.2 Million for Enhanced Patient Care Initiative

  Executive CouncilHealth and Community ServicesBusiness, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Crohn’s and Colitis Month

  Health and Community Services

December 1

• Provincial Government Recognizes World AIDS Day

  Health and Community Services

• Public Advisory: Change in Venue for Health Care Consultation Session

  Health and Community Services

December 2

• Public Advisory: Correction to Location of Health Care Consultation Session

  Health and Community Services

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Update on Consultations for Premier’s Summit on Health Care

  Health and Community Services

• Public Advisory: Additional Primary Health Care Consultations Announced

  Health and Community Services

• Amendment to Registered Nurses Act Expands Quality of Care and Protection for Patients

  Health and Community Services

December 4

• Public Advisory: Regional Forum on Primary Health Care Tonight in Corner Brook

  Health and Community Services

December 5

• Public Advisory: Regional Primary Health Care Forum on Monday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

  Health and Community Services

December 10

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Outlines Funding Partnership for Enhanced Patient Care Initiative

  Health and Community Services

December 11

• Public Advisory: Regional Forum on Primary Health Care Scheduled for Burin Peninsula

  Health and Community Services

• Media Advisory: Minister to View New Radiation Treatment System

  Health and Community Services

December 12

• New Radiation Treatment Technology Benefiting Cancer Patients

  Health and Community Services

• Public Advisory: Regional Forum on Primary Health Care Tomorrow in St. Anthony

  Health and Community Services

December 15

• Amendments to Social Workers Act Strengthen Quality Assurance Measures

  Health and Community Services

December 16

• Public Advisory: Final Opportunity to Express Interest in Attending Summit

  Health and Community Services

• Public Advisory: Regional Forum on Primary Health Care Tomorrow in Clarenville

  Health and Community Services

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Continued Success of Operation Tooth

  Health and Community Services

December 18

• $382,000 in Health Care Funding Benefits Residents in 10 Coastal Labrador Communities

  Health and Community ServicesLabrador and Aboriginal Affairs

December 19

• Residents Encouraged to Receive Flu Vaccinations and Protect Themselves Against Influenza

  Health and Community Services

December 22

• Provincial Government Provides Update on Review of Primary Health Care

  Health and Community Services

• Residents Encouraged to Donate Much Needed Blood

  Health and Community Services

December 24

• Air Quality Assessment Tools Available in Five Newfoundland and Labrador Communities

  Environment and ConservationHealth and Community Services

December 29

• Public Advisory: Additional Primary Health Care Consultations Announced

  Health and Community Services