Health and Community Services
July 25, 2014
Enhancements to Health Care Services Strengthen Communities and Families
Western Region Health Care Centres Receive $506,000 Investment
To enhance health care services in the western region, the Provincial Government is investing $506,000 for renovations, repairs and health care equipment at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders and the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point.
“This $506,000 investment will enhance health care services and ensure that residents and staff have modern, effective health care resources at their disposal. Patient care is a priority for our government, and the new equipment and renovations at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre and the Bonne Bay Health Centre are a clear demonstration of that commitment.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services
The Bonne Bay Health Centre will benefit from a total investment of $393,000 to install a new control system which will improve energy efficiency, as well as to facilitate repairs to the exterior of the facility including doors and siding. This funding will also be used to purchase electronic blood pressure monitors, specialized ultra-low patient beds, and seven electric examination tables which will improve the ability of health care workers to examine patients.
The Rufus Guinchard Health Centre will receive $113,000 to renovate the front registration area of the medical records department to improve privacy. Three specialized geriatric chairs, three wheelchairs, a vital signs monitor, three ceiling track lifts, and specialized ultra-low patient beds will also be purchased.
“Western Health is pleased to partner with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to support areas that require investment. These investments are so important to help continue to build and strengthen the programs and services that we provide to our patients, residents and clients.”
- Dr. Susan Gillam, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western Health
Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested nearly $1.5 billion in health care infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador. 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
- The Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point will receive $393,000 to install a new energy efficiency system, replace selected siding and doors, and purchase equipment.
- The Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders will receive $113,000 to renovate the front registration area of the medical records department and to purchase specialized geriatric chairs and wheelchairs, a vital signs monitor, ceiling track lifts, and specialized ultra-low patient beds.
- Budget 2014 includes an investment of $50.4 million for new equipment and $20 million for repairs and renovations.
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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 |
Heidi Staeben-Simmons Director of Communications Western Health 709-637-5252 heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca |
2014 07 25 4:30 p.m.