Health and Community Services
July 24, 2013
“Our province of over 500,000 people is serviced by 15 hospitals, 22 community health centres, 114 community clinics, and 20 long-term care facilities,” said Minister Sullivan. “Each of these pieces of health infrastructure plays an important role in the health of our residents and their communities. Our government places great importance on ensuring that we provide the necessary tools and facilities to meet the needs of our patients and their families. Investing nearly $380,000 in this region will help support this commitment.”
The Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale will receive $24,000 for new patient bedside chairs, patient beds, and kitchen equipment. Additionally, the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre will benefit from $50,900 for 10 new patient beds, as well as 10 new over-bed patient tables.
“Investments in equipment and facilities are vital to quality health care,” said MHA Pollard. “I welcome the Provincial Government's continued support with many thanks. Residents will be so pleased to avail of these new pieces of infrastructure that enhance the quality of care for them.”
An investment of $305,000 in the Valley Vista Seniors Home in Springdale will be used to purchase 23 new patient beds and to replace the hot and cold water lines throughout the facility.
"These investments in medical equipment and infrastructure for the Springdale and Baie Verte areas support our goal to provide quality programs and services to the citizens of central region," said Ms. Goodyear. "We are pleased to partner with the Provincial Government to enhance the provision of quality health care for the people of Springdale and Baie Verte areas."
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future allocated $100,000 for the continued planning of the new Green Bay Health Centre. In addition, Minister Sullivan announced today that a tender would be released in the coming weeks to clear the land for the new health centre. This will be the first step in the development and construction phase of the project.
Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested over $1.2 billion in health care capital equipment and infrastructure repairs and renovations including $226 million through Budget 2013. Over the past 10 years approximately $8.8 million has been allocated for equipment, repairs and renovations to health centres in Baie Verte and Springdale.
Media contacts:
| Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551, 699-2402 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
| Kim Cheeks Communication Consultant Central Health 709-651-6239, 571-9472 kim.cheeks@centralhealth.nl.ca |
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