NLMA News

FACT CHECK: Minister of Health makes misleading statements about existence of primary health care teams

Minister of Health makes misleading statements about the existence of primary health care teams. There is no program that enables family doctors to integrate nurses and other providers in their practices. Full story here. Read More

NLMA responds to misleading statements from the Minister of Health

NLMA contradicts statements from Health Minister John Haggie that his Department is in negotiations with the Medical Association. Read More

NLMA discusses key issues facing physicians and relationship with Minister of Health

On July 28, NLMA President Dr. Charlene Fitzgerald and President-Elect Dr. Lynnette Powell held a news conference to inform the public about the NLMA’s concerns about our broken relationship with the provincial government. Read More

NLMA provides update on reopening of medical services

The NLMA provides an update on medical service volumes as reported by physicians and calls for the release of the province’s plan for increasing capacity levels with data to track the province’s weekly progress. Read More

NLMA calls for public release of government’s plan for reopening medical services

The NLMA is calling on the Minister of Health to publicly release the government’s plan for the reopening of medical services across the province. Read More