Health and Community Services
July 17, 2014
Investing in Long-Term Care Supports Families and Communities
Over $450,000 Invested in Lakeside Homes in Gander
Over $450,000 is being provided for upgrades and enhancements to the Lakeside Homes long-term care facility in Gander.
“An investment in long-term care is an investment in patients, families and our communities. Over $450,000 is being allocated to upgrade Lakeside Homes in Gander to maintain this facility and provide additional comforts to patients and guests visiting their family and friends.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Health and Community Services
Lakeside Homes is being provided $425,000 to replace roofing on the two nursing units of the facility.
“Providing care for our loved ones as they age is an important priority of the Provincial Government. Upgrading Lakeside Homes is more than an investment in a building, it is about ensuring that we provide comfortable settings for our families while they receive quality and essential care.”
- The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Gander
An additional $27,500 is allocated to purchase new adjustable geriatric chairs designed for long-term care settings that reduce sitting pressure, preserve independence, reduce falls, and improve the quality of life for the resident. Also included in this funding are upgrades to the common seating area for patients and visitors.
“Long-term care is certainly an area where we are seeing an increased demand for services so I am very pleased to see government make this investment in long-term care infrastructure. For the 102 residents of Lakeside Homes, that facility is truly their home and infrastructure investments such as this one will ensure that care continues to be provided in surroundings that are well-maintained.”
- Rosemarie Goodyear, President and CEO of 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 includes $119 million for continuing construction and redevelopment, $50.5 million for new equipment and $20 million for repairs and renovations.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is providing over $450,000 for upgrades and enhancements to the Lakeside Homes long-term care facility in Gander.
- $425,000 is allocated for roofing replacement work and $27,500 to purchase new adjustable geriatric chairs and upgrades to the common seating area for patients and visitors.
- Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested nearly $1.5 billion in health care infrastructure including over $189 million invested from Budget 2014.
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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 |
Lisa Lindahl Executive Assistant to the Honourable Kevin O'Brien MHA for Gander 709-729-1989 LisaLindahl@gov.nl.ca |
| Stephanie Power Director of Corporate Communications Central Health 709-256-5532 stephanie.power@centralhealth.nl.ca |
2014 07 17 10:15 a.m.