Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public of an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) following three lab confirmed cases within Central Newfoundland and Labrador. Public Health has conducted case and contact management. All individuals considered to be close or high-risk contacts have been notified and offered vaccination for N. Meningitidis B. …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that CorCare, the new provincial health information system launches this Saturday, April 25, 2026. CorCare is a generational change that improves access to information and tools for both patients and providers. It provides one shared digital record across settings; fewer information gaps; better continuity across hospitals, …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of an increase of cases of rhabdomyolysis and encourages individuals to follow safe exercise practices, including not overexercising, to help prevent this condition. Since October 1, 2025, there have been approximately 20 cases related to intense exercise seen in the Eastern-Urban Zone. What is rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis, …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services has put alternate arrangements in place for clients, physicians, employees and vendors during the postal disruption at Canada Post. The following measures have been put in place to help address potential anticipated delays. Client Cheques Time-sensitive client cheques will start to be transported via courier to centralized community services …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is resuming regular operations, effective Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that had been impacted due to the ongoing wildfires. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed. The following temporary pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear at this time: *Please …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is resuming operations for those services at acute care facilities in St. John’s (Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital) that had been impacted due to the ongoing wildfires. Any patients last week who may have been rescheduled for operational reasons has …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that a temporary phone line has been set up for individuals to call if they need to cancel their appointment due to the ongoing wildfires and evacuation orders/alerts. Individuals who need to cancel their appointment in the Eastern Zones due to the wildfires can call 1-844-528-1400. …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is providing an update on temporary impacts to services at acute care facilities in St. John’s (Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital) due to the ongoing wildfires. Some services are being postponed this week due to the impacts of evacuation alerts …
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of temporary impacts to services at acute care facilities in St. John’s (Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital) due to the ongoing wildfires. Elective and day surgeries for tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13, 2025) are being postponed due to …
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that we are continuing to monitor the wildfire in the Central Zone. At this time there is no reduction in service for NL Health Services facilities and operations continue. However, due to a road closure for Route 360, those travelling off of the Connaigre Peninsula for appointments …
Published on: August 12, 2025