Health and Community Services
August 4, 2015
Investing in Health Care for Communities and Families
Provincial Government Provides $18 Million in Health Care Funding for Eastern Region
Health care services in the eastern region of the province will be strengthened through a total Provincial Government investment of approximately $18 million. A detailed summary of the distribution of this funding can be found in the attached backgrounder.
“Our government continues to dedicate significant resources to provide equipment, programs and services to support the health and well-being of residents. A strong, sustainable health care system will contribute to healthy communities for the people who choose to live and work here, complementing our government’s Population Growth Strategy.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services
The Health Sciences Centre will benefit from an investment of approximately $7.3 million for new equipment and upgrades. An additional $3 million will assist with the purchase of furnishings and equipment for the new Molecular Imaging Facility at the Health Sciences Complex.
“The investments announced today for several health care facilities in St. John’s will help ensure that residents continue to have access to quality programs and services in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Service NL and MHA for St. John’s West
The Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre will receive more than $600,000 in funding for women and children’s health. Close to $1.4 million will be provided for the purchase of new equipment at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and approximately $1 million will be used for upgrades and new equipment at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre. Close to $3 million will be provided for various infrastructure upgrades and equipment purchases at the Waterford Hospital.
“Investments in health care are extremely important to the people of this province. The residents of St. John’s and the surrounding area will benefit for years to come through these investments in health care equipment and infrastructure.”
- John Dinn, MHA for the District of Kilbride
Through an investment of $150,000, the Provincial Government will support the purchase of dialysis chairs across the eastern region in collaboration with the Health Care Foundation.
“It’s evident by today’s announcement that the Provincial Government shares the Health Care Foundation’s passion for enhancing and evolving health care in our St. John’s hospitals. We look forward to working with our donors and the Provincial Government to further enhance the quality of care for adult patients by providing them with next generation equipment and technology.”
- Paul Snow, President and CEO, Health Care Foundation
The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre will receive over $2.2 million for new cancer care equipment and expansion of use of the ARIA Medical Oncology Information Management System.
“With an estimated 3,500 cancer diagnosis in Newfoundland and Labrador this year, it is crucial to continue to invest in leading edge technology in cancer care. Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. As the largest Provincial Charitable Foundation supporting cancer treatment, we are thankful that the Provincial Government recognizes the importance that this disease has on families through the purchase of this radiation treatment equipment that will treat those faced with a cancer diagnosis in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- Geoff Davis, Chairman, Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation
Budget 2015 includes a total of $133.7 million to ensure access to new and modern health care facilities and equipment for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, including $40 million for new health care equipment and $20 million for repair and renovation projects.
“These substantial investments by the Provincial Government will directly enhance care in a number of programs and service areas throughout the eastern region. We are particularly excited about funding for our radiation therapy program and linear accelerator at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre, which will enable us to keep up with the latest technology and will keep the clinic at the forefront of cancer treatment. We look forward to our continued partnership with the Provincial Government in addressing the health care needs of our patients, residents and clients.”
- David Diamond, President and CEO, Eastern Health
QUICK FACTS
- A Provincial Government investment of approximately $18 million will strengthen health care services in the eastern region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Investments will benefit residents across the province. New equipment, upgrades and expansions will be provided for the Health Sciences Centre, the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, the Waterford Hospital, the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre and the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
- Budget 2015 includes a total of $133.7 million to ensure access to new and modern health care facilities and equipment for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, including $40 million for new health care equipment and $20 million for repair and renovation projects.
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BACKGROUNDER
2015 Health Care Investments for Eastern Region
Health Sciences Centre:
An investment of approximately $7.3 million will be provided for the purchase of new equipment and upgrades at the Health Sciences Centre. This includes:
An additional $3 million will assist with the purchase of furnishings and equipment for the new Molecular Imaging Facility at the Health Sciences Complex. Once complete, the facility will support the consolidation of Eastern Health’s nuclear medicine services in one location. It will also house the province’s first PET/CT scanner and medical cyclotron, enhancing the treatment and diagnosis of cancers and other illnesses.
Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
The Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre will receive more than $600,000 for women and children’s health. This includes:
St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital
Close to $1.4 million will be provided for the purchase of new equipment at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. This includes:
Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre
The Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre will receive approximately $1 million for equipment and upgrades, including:
Waterford Hospital
Close to $3 million will be provided for various infrastructure upgrades and equipment purchases at the Waterford Hospital. This includes:
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation
The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre will receive over $2.2 million to support equipment purchases and upgrades. This includes:
Dialysis Beds – Eastern Region
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