To help alleviate the doctor shortage in Newfoundland and Labrador, Whitbourne Mayor Hilda Whelan is calling for an increase to the number of seats in a program that assesses whether family doctors trained outside the country meet Canadian standards
Whitbourne's 24-hour emergency room has been closed for more than eight months, but starting Monday, residents with non-life-threatening health concerns will be able to access same-day care three days a week.
As the Dr. H. Newhook Community Health Centre remains closed, Whitbourne mayor says Eastern Health needs to address staffing shortages. Fire chief says they need their emergency room back.