NLMA News

New Polling Results Show a Growing Number of Patients Without a Family Doctor

St. John’s, NL – A newly released poll conducted by Narrative Research in August 2019 shows that 19% of people in Newfoundland and Labrador do not have a family doctor. Read More

2019 NLMA President's Tour

The NLMA President’s Tour has begun for 2019 with NLMA President Dr. Charlene Fitzgerald making stops throughout the province to meet with members. Read More

NLMA to Undertake Family Medicine Human Resource Forecast

The NLMA has commissioned a family physician human resource forecast. It will be the cornerstone for specific proposals to arrest and reverse the major problems in family medicine that have persisted for too long. Read More

Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH)

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) are proud to present the 6th Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH) from October 3-5, 2019, at the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre i... Read More

Dr. Charlene Fitzgerald installed as 94th NLMA President; NLMA releases Virtual Care Strategy

Dr. Charlene Fitzgerald is the new President of the NLMA. She was installed as the 94th President following the Annual General Meeting and Virtual Care Summit in St. John’s on June 1, 2019. Read More