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NL Health Services Accepting Applications for 2025 Scholarships

By adam.randell

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships, which are available to staff, dependants of staff and physicians, and other eligible graduate or post-graduate students across the province. “Together with our valued partners, NL Health Services is pleased to offer $53,000 in scholarships to support health-care professionals and students in …

NL Health Services Announces New Strategic Innovation Partners

By adam.randell

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of five new innovation partners as vendors of record during its annual Health Innovation Summit.  NL Health Services has entered into these partnerships to enhance health and well-being of patients, residents and clients of Newfoundland and Labrador. Through an open call Request for …

HealthPRO Canada Launches National Council to Accelerate and Scale Health Innovation

By adam.randell

HealthPRO Canada today announced the launch of the National Healthcare Innovation Council at Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services’ 2025 Health Innovation Summit. This new pan-Canadian network of leaders from all 10 provinces is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of innovative health-care solutions and breaking down the barriers that prevent them from scaling across Canada. …

NL Health Services Hosting 2025 Health Innovation Summit

By adam.randell

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services, in partnership with the Health Care Foundation, is hosting the sixth annual Health Innovation Summit from November 3-6, 2025 at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre in St. John’s. This year’s theme is “Refocusing Health-Care Innovation: Active Approaches to Population Health and Well-Being”. During the summit, keynote speakers, academic researchers, …

Ambulatory Health Hub Now Open to Patients

By Mikaela Etchegary

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is pleased today to welcome the first patients and clients to the new ambulatory health hub located at Unity Health Centre, 28 Stavanger Drive (the former Costco building). This new facility provides enhanced outpatient services in a modern clinical environment. “We are delighted to welcome patients and clients to …

NL Health Services Releases 2024-25 Annual Performance Report

By Mikaela Etchegary

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services held its annual general meeting (AGM) today, hosted by Robert Andrews, KC, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Pat Parfrey, CEO. During the AGM, NL Health Services provided an overview of its performance based on its 2024-26 Strategic Plan. “Over the last year, we have made significant …

Update on Accountability and Financial Sustainability Measures

By Mikaela Etchegary

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services today provided an update on accountability and financial sustainability measures, including actions taken in response to the Auditor General’s recommendations on the use of private health-care agency staff. The provincial health authority’s approach to accountability continues to include: “We take our accountability of public resources very seriously and are …

Echocardiogram Services Now Available in All Three Hospitals in Labrador-Grenfell Zone

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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is pleased to advise that echocardiogram services are now fully operational at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy-Valley Goose Bay. Echocardiogram (ECHO) testing was completed in June, with the first ECHO clinic offered in July. An echocardiogram is a non-invasive ultrasound test that creates images of the heart. It …

NL Health Services Expands Central Intake Model to Reduce Wait Times for Orthopedic and Cataract Surgeries

By Mikaela Etchegary

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services has launched a new provincial central intake system for cataract and hip and knee replacement surgeries which will help improve access for people waiting for these procedures. Developed with strategic innovation partner, Mobia Health Innovations, NL Health Services is introducing a new digital central intake process that allows primary-care …

NL Health Services Outlines Plans following Release of Auditor General Report

By Mikaela Etchegary

As our province’s health-care system continues to evolve and respond to growing demands, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is strengthening oversight and accountability measures related to the use of health sector contracts for private health-care agency staff. These improvements are in keeping with the recommendations outlined in a report issued today by the Office …

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Published on: June 25, 2025

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